Monk Manifesto 8th Principle Added! (a love note from your online Abbess)
NEW 8th principle of the Monk Manifesto: *I commit to being a dancing monk, cultivating creative joy and letting my body and “heart overflow with the inexpressible delights of love.”* Dearest monks and artists, The 7th principle of the Monk Manifesto states: “I commit to a lifetime of ongoing conversion and transformation, recognizing that I am always […]
Monk Badges: Share your commitment!
After many requests, I had my delightful web person create some badges for you to post on your blogs and Facebook pages, as a reminder of your commitment as a monk in the world and dancing monk, and a way to share that commitment with others. Three different options are below along with the code […]
Join the Abbey Facebook Group for the Holy Disorder of Dancing Monks!
Hello monks and artists! We are opening up a Facebook group for the *Holy Disorder of Dancing Monks* and ongoing conversation (facilitated by Wisdom Council member Melissa Layer but I will also check in as I can). We want it to be a place of connection and ongoing support for the contemplative and creative journey, and […]
Holy Disorder of Dancing Monks (a love note from your online Abbess)
To receive this love note straight to your in-box, subscribe here (and also receive a free gift!) Dearest monks and artists, I have been engaged in much reflection and wonderful conversation with the Wisdom Council while I take my summer break from teaching. Did you see the video last week of the Catholic bishops gathered […]
Holy Disorder of Dancing Monks
Abbey of the Arts is a global community and virtual monastery. It is co-created by those who long to live into the monk and artist path more fully, knowing the depth and meaning to be found in them. For those of you who want to affiliate with this community, I invite you to consider joining the Holy […]
Monk Manifesto Visual Meditation
Pour yourself a cup of tea, close your eyes, and take three slow deep breaths. Then open your eyes, press play below and enlarge the Vimeo screen, and allow the meditation to take you into the landscape of the Monk Manifesto through art and music. Three minutes inviting you to consider whether you might make being […]
Monk Manifesto – a visual meditation gift for you
Hello my dear and beautiful monks, I have made the long journey across the ocean and am settling into my new home in Vienna, Austria. More about the pilgrimage to be posted here soon as well as photos, but in the meantime I have a present for you! Don’t you just love presents! Pour yourself a […]