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WHAT IN THE WORLD?! A Candid Look at the Events at the US Capital
Elaine Fourie offers a candid reflection on the recent siege of the US Capital and shares what gave her hope in the midst of unrest.
Vibrational Energy For the Healing of the World
In a short teaching, Kimberly Holman describes how vibrational energy arises and can be channeled into authentic presence for the healing of the world.
Two Contemplative Films with Joan Englander and Brian Lisus
Contemplative Light is pleased to present two contemplative films created by author, Joan Englander, and filmmaker, Brian Lisus: And The Earth Still Sings and its sequel, Carried on Wings of Love.
Hidden Inner Landscape
Contemplative Light is pleased to introduce a new writer. Jesse Brodka has a particular love for contemplative poetry and writes poems about silence, nonduality, and the daily inner journey with God. In his first poem, he contemplates the mystery of the hidden inner landscape.
Rohr’s Vision Of Nondual Reconstruction:The Wisdom Pattern Book Review
Richard Rohr has a superpower: the ability to clearly articulate what it means to live out a nondual perspective amidst the turbulent seas of modern life while remaining connected to the Christian tradition. Marc Thomas Shaw reviews Rohr's latest book: The Wisdom Pattern: Order, Disorder, Reorder.
Recital of Love: Facing Illness Through Daily Contemplation
In this moving piece, Keren Dibbens-Wyatt shares her story about facing myalgic encephalomyelitis, a neurological illness which damages one's ability to produce energy. She explains how she found peace through the practice of daily contemplation and eventually accepted her commission to become a writer.
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Birth Through the Virgin and Child
Continuing our holiday series, Arthur Aghajanian considers how most people see Christmas as the celebration of an individual birth at a certain moment in history, accompanied by portrayals of the Holy Child in churches and on Christmas cards. These images have their place in the religious education of children, he writes. Yet for adults, visualizing the meaning of Christmas in this way often only helps reinforce a limited understanding of what the occasion can mean for us. How does mature Christianity recognize Jesus's birth?
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The peaceful benefits of acceptance, non-attachment, and non-resistance.
This week, Tim Moon writes about various sources of mindfulness, what they are and what they're not.
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Contemplative Christianity
Hidden Inner Landscape
Contemplative Light is pleased to introduce a new writer. Jesse Brodka has a particular love for contemplative poetry and writes poems about silence, nonduality, and the daily inner journey with God. In his first poem, he contemplates the mystery of the hidden inner landscape.
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What is the role of the Church in the development of Spirituality?
A new writer and friend of Contemplative Light, Elaine Fourie, initiates an important conversation on the role of the church in the development of spirituality.
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Centering Prayer
Tuesday Tip with Rich: Times to Let Go
This week, Rich takes a look at when it’s time to let go. Enjoy his tips on Centering Prayer.
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Tuesday Tip with Rich: A Great Teacher
In this week’s tip, Rich talks about how Centering Prayer is a great teacher and what it teaches us about emotion.
Read MoreMeditation & Mindfulness
Two Contemplative Films with Joan Englander and Brian Lisus
Contemplative Light is pleased to present two contemplative films created by author, Joan Englander, and filmmaker, Brian Lisus: And The Earth Still Sings and its sequel, Carried on Wings of Love.
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Vibrational Energy For the Healing of the World
In a short teaching, Kimberly Holman describes how vibrational energy arises and can be channeled into authentic presence for the healing of the world.
Read MorePsychology & Personal Growth
Seeding a Higher Possibility
In her latest article on conscious parenting, Terri Knuth talks about the consequences of feeding our unconsciousness and the importance of being fully aware of everything we do and say, especially when interacting with our children.
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How I Became a Tree Hugger
Tim Moon takes a loving look at the life of trees, their spiritual significance, and how he became a tree hugger.
Read MoreReligion & Philosophy
WHAT IN THE WORLD?! A Candid Look at the Events at the US Capital
Elaine Fourie offers a candid reflection on the recent siege of the US Capital and shares what gave her hope in the midst of unrest.
Read More What is the role of the Church in the development of Spirituality?
A new writer and friend of Contemplative Light, Elaine Fourie, initiates an important conversation on the role of the church in the development of spirituality.
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