• In every life

    In every life

    There must be always remaining in every life, some place for the singing of angels, some place for that which in itself is breathless and beautiful. ~Howard Thurman

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  • To be born

    To be born

    We are all meant to be mothers of God. God is always needing to be born. ~Meister Eckhart    

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  • Remaining Calm

    Remaining Calm

    Today’s post is by Bryan Berghoef I recently came across these words from Thich Nhat Hanh, which he wrote nearly thirty years ago: “Many of us worry about the situation of the world. We feel that we are on the edge of time. As individuals, we feel helpless, despairing. The situation is so dangerous, injustice is…

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  • When was the last time

    When was the last time

    When was the last time you danced? ~Question put to the sick by a Native American medicine man

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  • Another name for God

    Another name for God

    Another name for God is surprise. ~Brother David Steindl-Rast

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  • Art as a Doorway to Prayer

    Art as a Doorway to Prayer

    Today’s post is by Liz Ward It all started with Michelangelo’s statue of David. While delighting in the beauty of Florence as a carefree nineteen-year-old, I was drawn to visit this famous statue. As I gazed at the vibrant, living, marble, time melted away and suddenly the afternoon was almost over. This was when I…

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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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