News From New Mexico
Reflecting on the Wisdom of Howard Thurman
October 25th, 2024
What can we learn today from one of the great American mystics? Howard Thurman cultivated a deep inner awareness, a body of profound spiritual writing, and a way of life that worked tirelessly to remove the things he saw as separating us from God. Read more on the life and work of Howard Thurman in October’s We
Seeking the Divine Indwelling
October 25th, 2024
How do we choose to respond when we are faced with the worst of humanity? Living School guide Valerie Dodge-Reyna reflects on the moving wisdom of Holocaust victim, Etty Hillesum, who wrote in her journal about connecting with our divine indwelling and reclaiming a deep and abiding peace within ourselves.
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Welcoming Deep Stillness
October 25th, 2024
Where will you find a moment of inner stillness today? In this 20-minute guided meditation video from Plum Village, beloved Vietnamese monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh (1926–2022) leads you into a deeper space of peace and calm by paying attention to the breath.
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Open Deep Compassion of Sikh Ancestral Wisdom with Valarie Kaur
October 25th, 2024
Recently, author Valarie Kaur sat down with Mark Longhurst from the CAC team to discuss her new book Sage Warrior, her relationship to her Sikh religious tradition, ancestral wisdom, and the practice of learning to see others with deep compassion and revolutionary love.
In Sage Warrior, Valarie speaks to readers
“ONEING: The Path of the Prophet” is Out Now!
October 23rd, 2024
The inspiring, unforgettable fall issue of the Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC)’s biannual journal, ONEING: The Path of the Prophet takes readers on a journey through anger, grief, and love. If you — or another contemplative in your life — are listening for your own prophetic calling, this issue of
In Loving Memory of Dr. Barbara Holmes
October 22nd, 2024
With deep sadness, I share the news that last week we lost a giant in our community. Our beloved faculty member, Dr. Barbara Holmes, passed away early Tuesday morning last week. Barbara—known to many as "Dr. B"—was one of the first to say "yes" when we invited her to join our mission as a core CAC faculty member
Honoring Dr. Barbara Holmes: A Life of Contemplation and Justice
Many of us came to know and love Dr. Barbara Holmes through her contributions to CAC’s Daily Meditations, her profound books like Joy Unspeakable and Race and the Cosmos, or her teachings through the Living School and her podcast, The Cosmic We. Whether you encountered her as a student, a reader, or through her
Dr. Barbara Holmes on Dancing with the Divine Fire
October 1st, 2024
“Suppose our passage into the next life will not be determined by the amount of holiness pursued; just joy.” —Dr. Barbara Holmes
When God invites us to dance, sometimes it’s to a song of despair, pain, or uncertainty. In this video, Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) faculty member, Dr. Barbara
Reconciling Body and Soul
September 26th, 2024
What if our actions were totally aligned with our spiritual beliefs? Learn more about the inspiring work of Dorothy Day, someone who dedicated her life to offering love and support to those in need. Join us in following her example of embracing Love as a transformative force that we send into the world.
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Living in Alignment in September’s We Conspire series
September 26th, 2024
What if we were totally aligned in our words and our actions? Many of us who feel deeply about the state of the world are free to speak when we see injustice—but what if all our actions supported the spiritual truths that we held dear?
We’re inspired by Francis of Assisi who writes, “As you announce peace