The Contemplative Life, today.
There’s no single answer, but this is an important consideration when framing your routine and rules. Remain flexible, especially if you are new to solitude, as the goal is not loneliness or suffering, but peace. If you suffer from depression, […]
I am a very introverted person. The solitude that comes with monasticism is natural to me. Sometimes, however, even with the forced isolation of the Pandemic, I feel loneliness instead of solitude. Connectedness with others is extremely important for human […]
A Call to Monasticism is an epic turning point if fully accepted. It can be like accepting a quest to find the Grail, or finding a road after being utterly lost on a hike. These analogies sound cliché, but they […]
This has been one of the largest challenges for me. In traditional monastic life, monks come together regularly as a group in for praise, meditation, labor, meals, and so forth. Within many monastic communities, there are degrees of isolation, from […]
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