• If You Wish To Know

    If You Wish To Know

    If you wish to know the divine, feel the wind on your face and the warm sun on your hand. —Eido Tai Shimane Roshi  

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  • Finding Still Water

    Finding Still Water

    Today’s post is by Leah Rampy He leadeth me beside the still waters.  He restoreth my soul. -Psalm 23:2-3 Sometimes I wake in the middle of the night. Worry about the state of our world, the desire to untangle a difficult knot on behalf of a loved one, or anxiety about a mistake I’ve made…

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  • Gate of Heaven

    The gate of heaven is everywhere. -Thomas Merton      

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  • Come, Master, Come

    What need of words? Come, Master, come, And fill me wholly with Yourself.” -Tukaram        

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  • God in Everything

    God had brought me to my knees and made me acknowledge my own nothingness, and out of that knowledge I had been reborn. I was no longer the centre of my life and therefore I could see God in everything. -Fr. Bede Griffiths          

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  • Flirting with Leadership

    Flirting with Leadership

    We were 25 women standing in a large circle, arms outstretched, only touching one another by our fingertips. In the center of the circle stood Flirt, a 1200 pound horse. It was our job to keep Flirt inside the circle. It was Flirt’s job to get out. Guess who won. Flirt gave one little flick…

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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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