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Walking Through the Long Night in December’s We Conspire Series
December 18th, 2024
“Hope fills us with the strength to stay present, to abide in the flow of the Mercy no matter what outer storms assail us. It enters us and fills us with its own life—a quiet strength beyond anything we have ever known.”—Cynthia Bourgeault
How do we react in moments of isolation, difficulty, and
Experiencing Transformational Nights
December 18th, 2024
Have you ever experienced a “Dark Night of the Soul?” In December’s We Conspire series, we turn to the wisdom of St. John of the Cross, the poet and mystic whose personal challenges inspired language for the universal experience of spiritual isolation—and the sense of wholeness that awaits us as we continue to
Longing for Union with Divine Love
December 18th, 2024
What happens when we experience a collective sense of spiritual isolation? In this profound interview, journey deeper into John of the Cross’ concept of the “Dark Night of the Soul” with translator, mystic, and writer, Mirabai Starr. Catch this episode of Nikki Walton’s “Be Here Now” podcast to explore how
Rooting in Hope
December 18th, 2024
What does living with hope have to do with our emerging consciousness? Cynthia Bourgeault offers new maps for understanding our world and ourselves in this in-depth episode of “Science and Nonduality” podcast. Find perspective for humanity’s short and intense time on earth—a rise in consciousness—and find
Engaging in Contemplative Activism
November 25th, 2024
How do we face systems of oppression with greater courage and boundary-less love? In this month’s We Conspire series, we turn to voices of those who stand against oppression in many forms—political, social, and economic—and invite us to find ways to seek justice for those who suffer because of systems designed
Rule-Breaking Love
November 25th, 2024
In this stirring interview, Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis speaks in her own words about her journey to become a teacher, spiritual leader, and advocate for boundless and boundary-less love. The Senior Minister at Middle Collegiate Church in New York City and the host of CAC’s podcast Love Period, Jacqui shares her deep
Deep Thought and Expansive Compassion
November 25th, 2024
In times of war and oppression, young voices have often explored new depths of human ethical and spiritual life. Trained in the school of French philosophy in the early 20th century, Simon Weil was a young Jewish philosopher whose heart ached for people who lived under oppressive systems. Find inspiration for thinking
The Watchman Sounds the Alarm
November 25th, 2024
In this recently published article in “Oneing: The Path of the Prophet,” excerpted from their book White Poverty, William J. Barber II with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove reflect on the devastating reality of poverty in America today. Hear the rallying call from the “watchmen” of our society, as they challenge us
A Parenting Approach
November 22nd, 2024
The irony for me is that despite years of sincere seeking and a commitment to CAC teachings, grace was forced on me by my strong-willed, verbally advanced child. She broke me in early, triumphantly proclaiming, “Mommy, I will always win against you because I have more energy to fight until the end!” She was
From Duality to Acceptance Through Contemplation
November 22nd, 2024
“We do not think ourselves into new ways of living; we live ourselves into new ways of thinking.”—Richard Rohr
Quotes from philosophers, psychologists, and contemplatives hold such beautiful truths that have helped me through a journey of trying to make sense of myself. Studying the concept of