• Love lifts me.

    I once asked a bird, “How is it that you fly in this gravity of darkness?” She responded, “Love lifts me.” ~Hafiz

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  • The Invitation

    The Invitation

    Post by Patience Robbins In recent months, I have felt more than the usual turmoil, anxiety and distress in the air with all that has been happening in our world. And more days than I would imagine, I felt tossed around by a sea of negative and hostile words and emotions, both within and without.…

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  • All your talk

    All your talk is worthless when compared to one whisper of the Beloved. ~Rumi

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  • Balanced

    The world will be balanced when we are balanced. ~Tarthang Tulku

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  • Spiritual Companions across the Centuries

    Spiritual Companions across the Centuries

    Today’s post is by Margaret Benefiel “Rebuild my church.” God used these words from Francis of Assisi’s story to speak to me as I sat in prayer with two spiritual companions in Greensboro, North Carolina, after a heartbreaking disillusionment. I had left a job that I had thought was my dream job, my dream shattered.…

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  • At the Beginning

    In the spiritual life, I am always at the beginning. ~Ralph Blum

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Mission

Our mission is to nurture contemplative living and leadership.

Vision

In 2025, Shalem will be a dynamic and inclusive community, empowered by the Spirit, where seekers engage in transformation of themselves, their communities, and the world through spiritual growth, deep connection, and courageous action.

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