• There is a child

    There is a child

    There is a child in every one of us who is still a trick-or-treater looking for a brightly-lit front porch. ~Robert Brault

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  • Karma, Carpet, and the Butterfly Effect

    Karma, Carpet, and the Butterfly Effect

    Today’s post is by Kimberly BorinOne day, I was speaking with one of my best friends, Rich. Rich is a constant inspiration and works a successful business coach, business accelerator, motivational speaker, shaper of dreams, and of course, master of his own destiny. He encourages people to move beyond their doubts and to reach out and manifest the dreams of their…

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  • The traveler and the journey

    The traveler and the journey

    The traveler, the journey, and the goal are all one. ~Llewelyn Vaughn-Lee

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  • Winds of changes

    Winds of changes

    May your hands always be busy, May your feet always be swift, May you have a strong foundation, When the winds of changes shift. ~Bob Dylan

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  • Holy Ground

    Holy Ground

    Today’s post is by Trish Stefanik Reflecting on contemplative living, I am struck by how my understanding of “holiness” has changed over the years. Not surprisingly, stirred in the mixing bowl of religious populism and American myth, I was shaped by a notion of holiness that was something I could possess and, of course, feel…

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  • Say yes

    Say yes

    Say yes to each new, unexpected manifestation of love. ~James Finley

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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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