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(be still and know that) I Am Love
Tracey Emin @ Liverpool Cathedral
Posted in Art
Tagged art, cathedral, contemplation, God, good news, Liverpool, love, photography, stained glass, Tracey Emin
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When You Don’t Know What To Do, Celebrate
Things are getting brighter, thank God. I’ve got plans now for the summer, and they are lovely, and I can’t wait. Rest in nature, and inspiration in the city… I’ll be travelling on my own, to places I haven’t been … Continue reading
Mindfulness – Book Recommendation
Yesterday, I came across this wonderful book in a theatre book shop. I’ve been reading it bit by bit since then – currently I’m in chapter 6 (Making Space For Your Emotions) – and I recommend it very much to … Continue reading
Posted in Reflect
Tagged art, book recommendation, Christophe André, contemplation, emotions, health, mind, mindfulness, reading, wellbeing
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Loving Others as I Love Myself
“He who attempts to act and do things for others or for the world without deepening his own self-understanding, freedom, integrity, and capacity to love, will not have anything to give to others. He will communicate to them nothing but … Continue reading
Posted in Reflect
Tagged action, ambition, contemplation, depth, ego, freedom, fullness of life, integrity, justice, love, others, self, superficiality, Thomas Merton, truth, understanding
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Prayer and Creative Writing II – Imagination and Response. Story.
In the last post on Prayer and Creative Writing (“Prayer and Creative Writing I – Discovery, Tradition and Invitation”), I suggested you choose a narrative from one of the gospels to spend time with – in reading it slowly every day, … Continue reading
Posted in Reflect
Tagged contemplation, creative, creative prayer, creative writing, discovery, exploration, God, imagination, John 9, lectio divina, prayer, Richard Rohr, scripture, senses, story, writing
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Loyola Hall II
Posted in Art
Tagged autumn, beauty, colourful, colours, contemplation, creativity, garden, grace, leaves, Loyola Hall, nature, photography, prayer, rest, retreat, search, silence, tree
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Prayer and Creative Writing I – Discovery, Tradition and Invitation
Writing as what some would call a “spiritual discipline” is one of the things that most fascinates me and that keeps me pen-in-hand and pen-on-page for much of my writing time. I discovered writing before I discovered prayer – even though … Continue reading
Posted in Reflect
Tagged contemplation, creative writing, discovery, exploration, faith, God, imagination, lectio divina, prayer, scripture, spiritual practise, St Ignatius of Loyola, writing
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