• Love is Fire

    Love looks like fire. Feed yourself into it. BE the fireplace and the wood. -Rumi        

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  • Work

    It is not enough to talk, there is work to be done. There is work to be done. Presence neither comes nor goes. Can you honor Presence? -Rose Mary Dougherty, SSND          

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  • Friend of Silence

    God is the friend of silence. See how nature – trees, flowers, grass – grows in silence. See the stars, the moon, and the sun, how they move in silence. We need silence to be able to touch souls. -Mother Teresa    

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  • Seeker’s Silence

    “The seeker’s silence is the loudest form of prayer.” -Swami Vivekananda          

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  • Rest in God

    Silence is God’s first language; everything else is a poor translation. In order to hear that language, we must learn to be still and to rest in God. -Thomas Keating    

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  • A Constant Steady Force of Peace

    A Constant Steady Force of Peace

    Today’s post is by Jamie Deering Spring offers us evocative reminders of the power and strength in rebirth. Seeds wintering below the surface of soot and soil waiting for love’s signal to sprout. Birds of the air and fish of the sea beginning their long migrations to nesting grounds across testing terrain. My own inner…

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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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