Monk in the World Guest Post: Jo-ed Tome
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to our Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Wisdom Council member Jo-ed Tome’s reflection Slower. Softer. Simpler. I did not exactly set out to become a monk. If someone had told my younger self that “monk” would one day be […]
Monk in the World Guest Post Call for Submissions
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 so many talented writers and artists in this Abbey community, […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Jamie Alm
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Jamie Alm’s reflection on contemplative presence and family life. How do I live as a monk in the world? How do I bring contemplative presence to my work and/or family? In my […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Rochelle Rawson Naylor
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to our Monk in the World guest series from the community. Read on for Rochelle Rawson Naylor’s reflection on the spiritual practice of being in the present moment while caring for a loved one with dementia. Be where you are. This has been my everyday mantra for myself […]
Day 7: Beauty
Prayer Cycle / Cultivating Seeds of Liberation / Day 7 Video, Audio and Written Guides for Morning and Evening Prayer Morning Prayer Evening Prayer Make A Donation Purchase the companion album Cultivating Seeds of Liberation: Songs of Justice and Joy Morning Prayer Video podcast coming in 2026 OPENING PRAYER We open up to the splendor […]
Day 2: Vision
Prayer Cycle / Cultivating Seeds of Liberation / Day 2 Video, Audio and Written Guides for Morning and Evening Prayer Morning Prayer Evening Prayer Make A Donation Purchase the companion album Cultivating Seeds of Liberation: Songs of Justice and Joy Morning Prayer Video podcast coming in 2026 OPENING PRAYER This morning, we call on mystics […]
Ripened (S)aging: A Good Friday Invitation ~ A Love Note from Your Online Abbess
Dearest dancing monks, artists, and pilgrims, Today we begin Holy Week and observe the transformative journey toward Easter and Resurrection. Before we jump to Resurrection it is important to sit with the landscape of grief and holy pause. On Friday, April 18th, Wisdom Council Member, psychospiritual therapist, and interfaith spiritual companion Melissa Layer will lead us in the […]