Category: Poetry

Catching Messages From Heaven

by Guy Finley | Nov 24, 2020 | Articles, Meditation & Mindfulness | 0 |

Every relationship is a mirror that reveals. The night sky holds something vast. This month, Guy Finley, discusses a timeless presence within which we might just catch messages from heaven.

Tuesday Tip with Rich: Don’t Skip Centering Prayer

by Rich Lewis | Nov 24, 2020 | Centering Prayer, Short Teachings | 0 |

This week, Rich reminds us not to skip Centering Prayer when we’re feeling overwhelmed and explains why.

Nothing Solid

by Kimberly Holman | Nov 23, 2020 | Buddhism, Journal, Short Teachings | 0 |

Kimberly Holman discusses the antidote to suffering according to the Buddhist teachings. But wait. There’s nothing solid to hang on to? How is that helpful?

Paul, The Great Mystic Apostle: Part III

by Tim Moon | Nov 23, 2020 | Articles, Contemplative Christianity, Journal, Religion & Philosophy | 0 |

Paul’s elegant revelations about oneness, love, and freedom demonstrate a mystical element to his life and ministry. In part 3 of his series on Paul, the great mystic apostle, Tim Moon highlights the mystical dimension he moved in.

Tuesday Tip from Rich: Who Are You?

by Rich Lewis | Nov 17, 2020 | Centering Prayer, Short Teachings | 0 |

This week Rich offers suggestions for how to allow our true self to soar.

A Prayer for Our Time

by Roger Butts | Nov 16, 2020 | Contemplative Christianity, Journal, Poetry | 2 |

Rev. Roger Butts gives us a prayer for our time. You might find this is a useful interlude into contemplative silence.

Guy Finley On The Secret Of Letting Go

by Contemplative Light | Nov 10, 2020 | Meditation & Mindfulness, Podcasts, Psychology & Personal Growth | 0 |

Guy Finley is an internationally renowned spiritual teacher and bestselling self-help author. He and Clint speak on the secret of letting go.

Tuesday Tip with Rich: Be Flexible

by Rich Lewis | Nov 10, 2020 | Centering Prayer, Short Teachings | 0 |

This week Rich offers sound advice on how to moderate the length and frequency of your sits when life is challenging. Great tip!

David Youngren On Leaving Evangelicalism

by Contemplative Light | Nov 9, 2020 | Podcasts, Religion & Philosophy | 0 |

An interview with David Youngren about his journey from Evangelicalism to awakening.

This Sweet Moment

by Marc Thomas Shaw | Nov 5, 2020 | Journal, Psychology & Personal Growth, Reflections | 0 |

Please enjoy an inspirational reflection on these times we’re living in from our executive director, Marc Thomas Shaw. Stay focused. This is our time!

But Mostly Life is Like This

by Roger Butts | Nov 3, 2020 | Journal, Meditation & Mindfulness, Psychology & Personal Growth, Short Teachings | 0 |

Grace abounds. Domination abounds. Life abounds. Enjoy a short reflection and prayer from Roger Butts.

Tuesday Tip with Rich: I Want To Love God

by Rich Lewis | Nov 3, 2020 | Centering Prayer, Short Teachings | 2 |

This week Rich talks about loving God through silent prayer. Even if you don’t love God or know how to love God, he says, just sit and see what happens.

A Learning Classroom

by Terri Knuth | Nov 2, 2020 | Articles, Psychology & Personal Growth | 0 |

In this post, conscious parenting expert, Terri Knuth, talks about what she’s learned about being consciously aware while caring for children.

An Examination of Various Levels of the Kingdom As They Relate to a Democratic Venture

by Kimberly Holman | Oct 27, 2020 | Articles, Buddhism, Journal, Religion & Philosophy | 0 |

In our final article for the 2020 election series, Contemplative Light co-founder, Kimberly Holman, takes a deep dive into the outer, inner, and secret levels of the kingdom and how they relate to a democratic venture.

Tuesday Tip with Rich: Connecting with Our True Self

by Rich Lewis | Oct 27, 2020 | Centering Prayer, Short Teachings | 0 |

In today’s tip, Rich talks about connecting with our true self in Centering Prayer and how it changes the way we look at things.

God Say A Word

by Roger Butts | Oct 26, 2020 | Articles, Contemplative Christianity, Journal, Religion & Philosophy | 0 |

Another great post from Roger Butts about how sometimes we just want God to say something, say anything.

Hope Amid Our Polarized Election

by David Youngren | Oct 20, 2020 | Articles, Psychology & Personal Growth | 0 |

David Youngren continues our series on staying open and grounded during this election season with a detailed analysis of why we may view the candidates the way we do. Here’s a great opportunity to reflect honestly about ourselves and our political views.