• Knowledge and Wisdom

    Knowledge is learning something new every day. Wisdom is letting go of something every day. ~Zen proverb  

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  • Pilgrimage: The Way of the Heart

    Pilgrimage: The Way of the Heart

    Article by Carole Crumley (in January 2017 eNews) This past month, it seems that everything in my life has been in motion. Trips to stores, shops, the post office have multiplied exponentially. Precious visits to family and friends have kept us on the road. Christmas scripture readings have magnified this sense of movement. A young…

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  • All that is necessary

    All that is necessary is to have a soul united within itself. ~Martin Buber

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  • 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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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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