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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

Walking a Peaceful Path in October’s We Conspire Series

October 25th, 2024
This month, we invite you to explore walking a peaceful path through October’s We Conspire series. We reflect on the mystical theologian Howard Thurman, the spiritual resilience of Etty Hillesum with Living School guide Valerie Dodge-Reyna, and a centering practice from peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh. What

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

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