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Shift from reaction to reflection. A radically accessible three-step guide to building self-awareness, rewiring emotional habits and practising intentional living. Drawing on timeless wisdom but writing for today’s challenges, Gene Keys founder Richard Rudd shares a practical and...

New Seeds of Contemplation is one of Thomas Merton's most widely known and best-loved books. Christians and non-Christians alike have joined in praising it as a notable successor in the meditative tradition of St. John of the Cross, The Cloud of Unknowing, and the medieval mystics, while others have compared Merton's reflections with those of Thoreau.

You are invited to sit at the feet of a contemplative master. In the words of renowned theologian Fr. Lawrence Cunningham, Thomas Merton was perhaps "the greatest spiritual writer and spiritual master of the 20th century". With a poet's sensibility, an intellectual's inquiring mind, and a prophet's courage, Merton has captured the hearts of readers and listeners around the world.

Just get out and switch off! In a hectic world full of stress, crises and negative influences, it is more important than ever to find moments of peace and relaxation. Music has the power to positively influence our emotions, relieve tension and calm the soul. Particularly gentle sounds in the natural 432 Hz frequency can help to reduce stress, find inner balance and recharge your batteries. My specially composed relaxation music combines gentle piano and harp melodies embedded in the sounds of nature, such as the calming sound of the sea, babbling brooks and birdsong.

In the darkest hour of the darkest age, Christian monks developed a meditation tradition unique in the Western world. A 14th-century author described their profound mystical experience as entering the cloud of unknowing. Yet during the 500 years after this great monastic flowering, this precious...

What are the aims of the Christian spiritual life and how can we deepen our life in Christ? What is the Catholic form of the spiritual life and what are its causes? This book serves as an introduction to Catholic spirituality by examining the mystery of Jesus Christ—His Crucifixion and His Resurrection—as the center of our spiritual life. The central argument of the book is that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus present us with the form or essence of the Christian spiritual life and orient us toward union with the Trinity as the final end or aim of human existence.

The world of contemplative Christianity has yielded to the same voices for far too long, many of whom are from centuries before our time, with lives unlike our own, and often from experiences disconnected from marginalization, oppression, and what it feels like to be an outsider. Cassidy Hall, an LGBTQIA+ Christian contemplative scholar and podcast host, takes us on a journey to queer the contemplative tradition.

In this powerful exploration into the human mind and its relationship with the human spirit, Malik Badri invites the listener to open the door to self-discovery, purpose, and spirituality through the practice of contemplation, reflection, and meditation--understanding the true meaning and experience of spirituality as well as one’s own place in Creation.

FAIRACRES PUBLICATIONS 172 The cultivation of an inner life of prayer has always formed an essential part of the Christian way. Many long for silence and stillness, yet the words ‘contemplative prayer’ can seem to denote some specialist method of prayer. Sandy Ryrie, using the more accessible phrase ‘prayer of silence’, draws on Church tradition and on his own experience to describe this wordless way of praying.

Too many of us are stuck on the treadmill of consumer spirituality, clinging to the illusion that we are in charge of our own spiritual growth and development. But the path of true transformation, according to Enneagram teacher Hunter Mobley, isn't in doing more, but in doing less—in letting go of control and adopting a contemplative posture that will naturally lead us to our true self. 

Ranging from the courage of the ordinary men and women of India who fought for their freedom, to the sublime perfection of the Siddha, this collection of poems is a tribute to the spirituality that is life itself! As one reader describes them, the poems based on the characters and legends of India, are so beautifully descriptive that they come alive as one reads them. The rage of Draupadi as she is being stripped in the full court, the dejection of Arjuna as he faces his cousins in war; the piety of the great poet saints of India..return to life in this skillful rendering of stories in ...

The purpose of this book is to guide you on the Ignatian contemplation form of prayer by bringing to life some of the stories in Jesus to life. Fourteen stories from the gospels have been selected to meditate on and are presented in chronological order. Also, Bible verses from other Old and New Testament books have been included that may relate to the story and enrich the text with the written word of God.

Sitting in stillness, the practice of meditation, and the cultivation of awareness are commonly thought to be the preserves of Hindus and Buddhists. Martin Laird shows that the Christian tradition of contemplation has its own refined teachings on using a prayer word to focus the mind, working with the breath to cultivate stillness, and the practice of inner vigilance or awareness.

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« Venez, montons à la montagne du Seigneur et à la maison du Dieu de Jacob, et qu’Il nous enseigne ses voies » (Is 2, 3). -- Attentions, intentions, volontés, pensées, affections, et tout mon intérieur, venez, montons sur la montagne, au lieu où le Seigneur voit et est vu. Préoccupations, engagements, soucis, fatigues et peines de l’esclavage, attendez ici, avec cet âne qui est mon corps, jusqu’à ce que moi et l’enfant, c’est-à-dire ma raison et mon intelligence, revenons à nous après être montés là-haut pour nous y prosterner en adoration devant le Seigneur. - Du...

In "The Art of Loneliness," author Heather Alfonso presents a compelling exploration of solitude as a powerful catalyst for inner peace and personal transformation. In a world where constant connectivity often overshadows the importance of self-reflection, this book serves as a guiding light, inviting readers to discover the profound beauty that lies within moments of aloneness. Unveiling loneliness not as a burden, but as an art to be mastered, Heather shares poignant stories, practical exercises, and timeless wisdom to help readers navigate the path to self-discovery. Through these pages,...

Discover How to Pray the Rosary With Focus, Depth, and Devotion The Holy Rosary is more than a set of prayers – it’s a journey through the life of Christ, guided by Mary. Yet many of us pray it on autopilot, unaware of the rich meditation it offers. Beyond the Veil: Contemplating the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary guides you in transforming each recitation into a deeply contemplative and joyful prayer. Learn to Contemplate the Mysteries While You Pray Pope John Paul II reminds us in Rosarium Virginis Mariae that the purpose of the Rosary is contemplation. This book makes that simple and ...

Transform your spiritual life with this powerful, daily Christian Contemplative practice Discover the Diet Spirituality 9-Step Prayer, a unique blend of Christian teachings, meditation, and visualization designed to deepen your relationship with God and promote spiritual growth. This step-by-step guide offers a practical and accessible approach to daily prayer, combining traditional Christian values with effective contemplative techniques. Inside this groundbreaking book, you'll find: The Christian Contemplative 9-Step Script: A comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide for daily spiritual ...

USA TODAY BESTSELLER | INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Read by the author. Experience a year of introspection, transformation, and personal growth as you connect to the desires of your heart and live in alignment with them each and every day. These 365 profound, heartfelt reflections from Michelle...

Contemplations is a radical departure from mainstream thought on matters of culture, religion, and philosophy for the simple reason that it offers to one who chooses to see as I have seen, an experiential, open, and earnest path to the Sacred in this time of spiritual deception, blind grasping for purchase on purpose, and chronic longing for a crumb of dignity and for a taste of meaning in life. Set your expectations from the beginning: Contemplations is not an instruction manual to health, wealth, and happiness.