The following is an assortment of links to various teachers, contemplative websites/ resources, and poets whose work I am immersed in, and in whom I find living wisdom, solace, and encouragement. Here you will find links to my three Living School teachers: Richard Rohr, Cynthia Bourgeault, and James Finley, as well as the Trappist monk, Thomas Merton. I have also included links to several of my favorite poets because poetry, prayer, and art are essential to the nurturance of the soul. Please take some time to explore these resources. There is so much richness here to discover.

SDI World https://www.sdicompanions.org/

James Finley https://cac.org/about/our-teachers/james-finley/

Cynthia Bourgeault https://www.cynthiabourgeault.org/

Center for Action and Contemplation https://cac.org/

The Thomas Merton Center https://merton.org/

Gravity Center https://gravitycenter.com/

The Contemplative Society https://gravitycenter.com/

Sacred Space https://sacredspace.com/

David Whyte https://davidwhyte.com/#winter-brochure-2020

John O’Donohue https://davidwhyte.com/#winter-brochure-2020

Poetry Foundation – Mary Oliver https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/mary-oliver

Poetry Foundation – Jalal al-Din Rumi https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/jalal-al-din-rumi

Contemplative and Spiritual Links

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