• Interdependence Days

    Interdependence Days

    Today’s post is by Bryan Berghoef Independence. It is a wonderful thing to be free of that which holds you back, presses you down, or even oppresses you. We are heading into a weekend in the U.S. in which parades, flags, fireworks and barbecues will all signal a corporate celebration of being free, of independence.…

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  • Learn to dance

    Learn to dance

    Learn to dance, or the angels won’t know what to do with you. ~Augustine  

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  • The Pace of Nature

    The Pace of Nature

    Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. – Ralph Waldo Emerson  

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  • The Price of Anything

    The Price of Anything

    The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it. ~Henry David Thoreau  

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  • If You Wish to Know God

    If You Wish to Know God

    If you wish to know God, first know thyself. ~Desert Fathers Proverb    

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  • To Be in Harmony

    To Be in Harmony

    To be in harmony is to be in a conscious and loving relationship with what is. ~Jean-Yves LeLoup  

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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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