Word for Today: Life
We have a life impulse and a death impulse. Each choice allows us to move toward the things which bring us life. If we don’t choose the path of growth, we can move toward that which drains us of life.
— Christine Valters Paintner, The Soul of a Pilgrim: Eight Practices for the Journey Within
Reflective Question: What brings you to life? What drains you of life?
Next steps:
Let the word, quote, and question inspire your creative practice (Download the list of daily words here.) Use the hashtag #soulofapilgrim when sharing on social media.- Join the Holy Disorder of Dancing Monks Facebook group to share your art and writing with others.
- Name your commitment to creative practice in the comments at this post (and enter the drawing to win a free copy of The Soul of a Pilgrim.)
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2 Responses
I am committing myself to this journey of exploration. The concept of a daily creative and soulful practice interlaced more consciously and deliberately with monastic wisdom feels like it may quench a thirst and a restlessness.
Welcome, Sandi! I love the way you describe the “restlessness” that comes everyday when we are not connected.