lucy is inviting us to consider what six words would make up our memoir in this moment. Mine are:
urban monk bearing witness to beauty
I’d love to hear what your own six word memoir would be. Feel free to share it in the comments or at your own blog.
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Jennifer Scott Mobley’s reflection and poem The Work of Healing. “We are each a multitude of inner voices. Some of these voices are loud,
Pilgrimage Blessing*Journeying One,you help us to navigate the path, placing one foot in front of the other, even when the way ahead is not visible. We set aside our desire for maps, GPS, and guidebooksand surrender to an inner knowing and directionsparked by the deepest
We welcome you to submit your reflection for possible publication in our Monk in the World guest post series. It is a gift to read how ordinary people are living lives of depth and meaning in the midst of the challenges of real life. There are
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These are all so, so wonderful! I absolutely love reading your memoirs and imagining the textured lives you all are leading. :-)
Woman child laughing, she-wolf howling…
Volleyball,
falling down –
my sisters laugh.
Old dog remembering puppyhood’s fearless freedom.
Christine – I couldnt imagine a more apt or inspiring description of your journey.
The memoir that I am practicing in this moment:
creative sophisticate affirming beauty and artistry
Composted, life’s longings become creative joy.
Amazing, amazing, amazing! So much fun!
(my six words evoked while reading all of these over)
Passing by watering gardens, seeking rest.
Never on track, broadened the path
Wandering, humming, stumbled over the Heart