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April 2019

April 09, 2019

Listening to Sacred Stillness: Where Can We Go to Find More?

Where Can We Go to Find More? We live in a world where almost everyone...

April 02, 2019

Listening to Sacred Stillness: Are We Really Paying Attention?

Are We Really Paying Attention? Many of us like to think we are good listeners,...

March 2019

March 26, 2019

Listening to Sacred Stillness: When We Take Time for Listening

When Do We Take Time for Listening? Many of us feel we are always running...

March 19, 2019

Listening to Sacred Stillness: The Final Morning of Winter

The Final Morning of Winter We are almost there. This is the final morning of...

March 12, 2019

Listening to Sacred Stillness: Sacred Stillness Restores Us

Sacred Stillness Restores Us We like to believe we understand how life works. While we...

March 05, 2019

Listening to Sacred Stillness: The Stillness of Today

The Stillness of Today Today by Mary Oliver Today I’m flying low and I’m not...

February 2019

February 26, 2019

Listening to Sacred Stillness: Not Only Just a Place to Rest

Not Only Just a Place to Rest Some of us have a hard time seeing...

February 19, 2019

Listening to Sacred Stillness: Walking Around in Stillness

Walking Around in Stillness I like to spend some time each day walking around in...

February 12, 2019

Listening to Sacred Stillness: Stillness Beyond Measure

Stillness Beyond Measure Many of us take great comfort from knowing what we have. We...

February 05, 2019

Listening to Sacred Stillness: The Language of Stillness

The Language of Stillness Some of us are particularly perplexed about the idea of listening...

January 2019

January 29, 2019

Listening to Sacred Stillness: When We Wait in Stillness

When We Wait in Stillness It is often a challenge for me to wait, and...

January 22, 2019

Listening to Sacred Stillness: Why Are We Listening?

Why Are We Listening? Some of us listen to sacred stillness, but why are we...

January 15, 2019

Listening to Sacred Stillness: Sitting in Stillness Together

Sitting in Stillness Together I enjoy listening to sacred stillness together with other people. Sometimes...

January 08, 2019

Listening to Sacred Stillness: Our Natural Stillness

Our Natural Stillness Many of us lead lives in which it is challenging to experience...

January 03, 2019

Listening to Sacred Stillness: Walking Gently in the World

Walking Gently in the World Some of us resolve to make this year different from...

December 2018

December 27, 2018

Listening to Sacred Stillness: There is Stillness in the Air

There is Stillness in the Air This is a week for listening to sacred stillness....

December 18, 2018

Listening to Sacred Stillness: Practicing Silent Night

Silent Night, Holy Night We forget stillness is at the heart of our holidays. It...

December 11, 2018

Listening to Sacred Stillness: A Dance of Light and Dark

A Dance of Light and Dark One of my favorite holiday traditions is the dance...

December 04, 2018

Listening to Sacred Stillness: Following a Path of Stillness

Following a Path of Stillness Many of us do not set out to follow a...

November 2018

November 27, 2018

Listening to Sacred Stillness: Our Stillness is Inside Us

Our Stillness is Inside Us I am not a particularly deep thinker. For a long...

November 20, 2018

Listening to Sacred Stillness: Giving Thanks in Stillness

Giving Thanks in Stillness Each of us finds our own unique ways to communicate our...

November 13, 2018

Listening to Sacred Stillness: Stillness on a November Morning

Stillness on a November Morning November is, in many ways, a contemplative month. The month...

November 06, 2018

Listening to Sacred Stillness: In the Midst of the Storm

In the Midst of the Storm Many of us live lives in the midst of...

October 2018

October 30, 2018

Listening to Sacred Stillness: When Words Are Not Enough

When Words Are Not Enough Every morning seems to bring new tragedies and words are...

October 23, 2018

Listening to Sacred Stillness: Finding Hope in the Stillness

Is There Hope in the Stillness? There are days which seem full of hope and...

October 16, 2018

Listening to Sacred Stillness: Are We Listening Well?

Are We Listening Well? Some people feel spiritual life is like a long series of...

October 09, 2018

Listening to Sacred Stillness: Quieting the Critics Inside Us

Quieting the Critics Inside Us When we listen to sacred stillness there are many voices...

October 02, 2018

Listening to Sacred Stillness: More Than Just Sitting Quietly

More Than Just Sitting Quietly When you see someone listening to sacred stillness they can...

September 2018

September 25, 2018

Listening to Sacred Stillness: Finding Our Path Into Stillness

Finding Our Path Into Stillness Some of us have a difficult time beginning a contemplative...

September 18, 2018

Listening to Sacred Stillness: Hurrying Into Stillness

Hurrying Into Stillness More and more of us are talking about the importance of mindfulness...