Tag Archives: James Finley
A Windfall of Delight
We know that our inevitable passing away is not the end of our ripened and transformed life. Continue Reading A Windfall of Delight
An Enormous Freedom
Emotional sobriety is the same as detachment from our own ideas of happiness. Continue Reading An Enormous Freedom
The Narrow Gate of Contemplation
Contemplation is a wordless resting in the presence of God beyond all thoughts and images. Continue Reading The Narrow Gate of Contemplation
Luminous Darkness, Deepening Love: Weekly Summary
On the inner journey we meet a God who interacts with our deepest selves. Continue Reading Luminous Darkness, Deepening Love: Weekly Summary
Transformed by the Dark Night
If something does not give birth to humility, and love, and dying to self, and simplicity, and silence—what can it be? Continue Reading Transformed by the Dark Night
Longing
The divine-human love affair really is a reciprocal dance. Continue Reading Longing
What Do We Do with Our Fear?
We must learn to name and to live with our fears instead of merely denying them or projecting them onto others. Continue Reading What Do We Do with Our Fear?
Letting Go of the False Self
When we are connected to the Whole, we no longer need to protect or defend the mere part. Continue Reading Letting Go of the False Self
You and God are Already One
God makes your very soul to be a relational mystery with God. Continue Reading You and God are Already One