Words are Contagious; and wisdom from Thomas Merton on learning to be alone [SSL154]

Today, an exploration of the frameworks and cages created by the words given to us in times of crisis (pandemic, lockdown, quarantine, etc.) How must we use words that are generative, liberating, and that encourage cooperation, unity and care-taking? Also a reading from Thomas Merton’s work “New Seeds of Contemplation” wisdom on learning how to be alone.


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Just This [SSL143]

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My Little Pumpkin [SSL139]

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Eps. 164 | Caregiving as a Spiritual Practice; Guest, John Eric Baugher

My guest is John Eric Baugher, the author of Contemplative Caregiving: Finding Healing, Compassion, and Spiritual Growth through EndofLife Care

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Place and Pilgrimage [SSL138]

Today on Spark My Muse, I feature a return guest Lisa Deam, PhD and we talk about pilgrimage of the heart, external pilgrimage to sacred sites, and our joint effort called Sacred Spaces in June 2020.

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