Walking Through the Long Night in December’s We Conspire Series
“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 uncertainty? In December’s We Conspire series, we embrace the long nights of this winter season as opportunities to dwell in the mystery of our human experience and our relationship with the Divine. This month, we turn to reflections and conversations that call us to embrace the moments when we cannot see clearly as invitations to discover the deep sense of hope that dwells within us.
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 surrender to the unknown.
What happens when we experience a collective sense of spiritual isolation? In this profound interview, journey deeper into John of the Cross’s 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 a sense of collective grief can transform into a moment of collective healing.
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 discover new understanding of our evolving circumstances today.
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.