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Vow of Poverty as Spiritual Foundation

Vow of Poverty as Spiritual Foundation

by William Britten | Being, Gospel of Thomas, Intentional Suffering, Meditations on the Tarot, Third Force | 0 comments

“The vow of poverty is to live as much from the word which comes from the mouth of God as from the bread which enters the mouth of man.” Meditations on the Tarot The Foundation: True Poverty as Receptivity “The vow of poverty is the practice of inner emptiness, which...
Be Present: The Art of Showing Up

Be Present: The Art of Showing Up

by William Britten | Attention, Being, Cynthia Bourgeault, Gospel of Thomas | 0 comments

“If you say yes, if you show up, be present, you will be cared for and you will receive assistance, and your spiritual journey will unfold.” Cynthia Bourgeault The Fundamental Commitment “If you show up, you have a responsibility to be present. Choose what you show up...
One Small Lamp

One Small Lamp

by William Britten | Poems in Song, Cynthia Bourgeault, Gospel of Thomas, Poems-Benedictions-Intentions, Second Force | 0 comments

A poem of Wisdom on the fullness of time, from teachings of Cynthia Bourgeault One Small LampThe InnocenceThe old man kneelsbefore the child of seven days.Before separation and belonging,before the long way home.The Outward JourneyTen steps out.Chronos ticks.The...
Ocean and Boat: a Consent Cycle

Ocean and Boat: a Consent Cycle

by William Britten | Consent Cycles, Third Force | 0 comments

A simple life poem in the Consent Cycle series of Wisdom Poems Part 1: The Ocean’s Consent May the vastness I am make space for the vessel you are. May I hold you without dissolving your shape, receive your weight, honor your heading. May my depths...
Hammer and Dew

Hammer and Dew

by William Britten | Poems-Benedictions-Intentions, Consent Cycles, Wisdom Teachings | 0 comments

A collection of Wisdom Poetry for Daily Practice. A collection of nineteen poems, arranged for daily practice. Morning intentions to open the day. Cycles of consent to hold it. Evening benedictions to release it. Each poem has an accompanying audio reading. The full...
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