Seeing Beyond Ourselves in August’s We Conspire Series
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“Watch yourself objectively, calmly, and compassionately. From this most positive and dignified position, we can let go of, and even easily admit, our wrongs.” —Richard Rohr
How do we see ourselves and others more clearly? When we are perceiving the world through the fog of ego and compulsive actions, we can often become stuck in cycles of destructive behavior and thought patterns.
This month in the We Conspire series, we reflect on contemplative practices that make room for us to see and think differently about ourselves and others. When we accept that we are simply one small part of the whole human consciousness, we can better understand what is ours to do in the world. Join us in finding the courage to see yourself clearly—and answer the call to a more actively loving existence.
What attachments are you ready to release? This month’s We Conspire series, we’re diving into the legacy of William Griffith Wilson, better known as Bill W., the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the architect of the 12 Steps.
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![Chrystal McCowan, wearing a pink dress and sitting in a blue chair, writes about her organization, Neighbors Table, in this article from the We Conspire email series.](https://cac.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/web2_august2024-1024x1024.png)
How do we offer more love and understanding to our neighbors? Chrystal McCowan, Program Director of Neighbor’s Table: Transformative Justice, reflects on the scriptural mandate to love, fully, wholly—and better. Find the courage to take a hard look at the lives of those who have been impacted by the criminal justice system in this moving reflection in August’s We Conspire series.
Once we recognize we are part of the whole—how do we change our own actions? Learn how each prayer calls us into deeper purpose in this beautiful contemporary reflection on the wisdom of Saint Benedict from Katie Gordon of Monasteries of the Heart.
![Katie Gordon, standing in front of a river wearing a yellow sweatshirt, writes about her organization Monasteries of the Heart in CAC’s We Conspire email series.](https://cac.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/web1_august2024-1024x1024.png)
We Conspire is a series from the Center for Action and Contemplation featuring wisdom and stories from the growing Christian contemplative movement. Sign up for the monthly email series and receive a free invitation to practice each month.