“The breezes at dawn have secrets to tell you, don’t go back to sleep.” – Rumi
Photos at Silver Strand Beach, Barna, County Galway, Ireland © Christine Valters Paintner




“The breezes at dawn have secrets to tell you, don’t go back to sleep.” – Rumi
Photos at Silver Strand Beach, Barna, County Galway, Ireland © Christine Valters Paintner
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Anne Marie Cribbin’s reflection Embracing Celtic Rhythms through Sobriety. In a world that spins with relentless speed, I have found my sanctuary
Dearest dancing monks, artists, and pilgrims, This Friday, June 13th we are delighted to welcome Wisdom Council member and award winning translator Carmen Acevedo Butcher to lead us in a retreat on Brother Lawrence and the Practice of the Presence. Read on for Carmen’s reflection Courageous Brother
Christine’s forthcoming book Give Me a Word: The Promise of an Ancient Practice to Guide Your Year was reviewed by Marjorie Mann at Library Journal. “The tradition of asking “Give me a word” is a spiritual and meditation practice rooted in early third-century Christianity, which