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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Eps 145: Born to Wander; Guest, Michelle Van Loon

Today my guest is Michelle Van Loon the author of “Born to Wander: Recovering the Value of Our Pilgrim Identity “

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Eps 143: Guest, Carl McColman; an Invitation to Celtic Wisdom

Today my guest is Carl McColman. His book on Celtic Christianity is wonderful.

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Eps 134: Guest, Omid Safi |The Same Radical Love

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Don’t Suffer Fools–give them “the Mu” [SSL72]

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This is Soul School Lesson 72 (SSL 72)
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