This week’s assignment in my spiritual direction class was to write a Collect. This is a form of short poetic prayer that helps you gather your thoughts and discern your intentions. Here are the components: Name who you are praying to – what title and moniker will you use to address God? God in what …
In our last Contemplative Arts Circle, we did a guided meditation and made art based on our word for 2022. It was wonderful to see how each person interpreted their word and made it into art. Here is Van’s: If you missed the pause and still want to participate, never fear! Need a word? You …
Gratitude Trees: A Contemplative Arts Activity In this activity, you reflect on all the things you are grateful for in each aspect of your life. You then place these things on a your gratitude tree. You can use the included worksheet, or draw your own tree. Please enjoy this contemplative arts activity from our November …
Soul Portraits: A Contemplative Arts Activity This is not your standard portrait. We aren’t painting your face, or even your body. We are painting your inner self. In this activity, you will create an image of your soul – the deep inner part of yourself where you rest in the Divine and the Divine rests …