Last week’s Poetry Party was another shimmering gathering of poetic beauty. If you haven’t yet, make sure to stop by and see the offerings. You are still welcome to share a poem in response to the prompt but it is time for me to announce the winner of the random drawing. . . Genora Powell has won a free registration spot in my upcoming online retreat Honoring Saints & Ancestors: Peering through the Veil (October 30-November 19, 2011). Contact me with your email address and I will get you registered (or you can gift a friend).
Monk in the World Guest Post: Natalie Gould
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Natalie Gould’s reflection Unchosen Habits. I’ve chosen monk-like paths. At twenty-four, I bought hiking boots and moved to the Isle of Mull
January 14, 2026
