April Soul and Solace

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Poet Muriel Rukeyser wrote, “The universe is made of stories, not atoms.”

During April, explore the power of active, attentive listening to another person’s story. Try this: at least once a week, when a friend, family member, co-worker, or acquaintance speaks, give him or her your full attention. Maintain eye contact, ask questions only for clarification, and refrain from giving advice unless specifically asked. During the listening time, seek to encourage the other person’s soul, imagining that person as a powerful and beautiful story.

At the end of April, ponder these questions: What effect, if any, did the practice of active listening have on my soul and my story? How did my listening affect the persons to whom I listened? Do I imagine the universe made up of atoms or stories or . . .? Where might my imagining lead?

March Soul and Solace

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As spring approaches, nature stirs to life; we see it almost shaking itself awake. Join the life stirrings that surround you. For Soul & Solace this month, take a sensory walk, inviting God to nourish you through what you see, hear, smell, feel, and taste. You might take five separate walks, awakening a different sense to God’s presence in each one. You can share your sensory walk experiences on this blog. We’d love to hear from you!

Welcome to A Spacious Place: Creativity and Spirituality Center

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Welcome to the A Spacious Place blog. We invite you to join us on a creative and spiritual journey. This blog is not a place to argue viewpoints, but, rather, a place spacious enough to both hear and be heard. Since persons of all ages could be reading the blog, we do ask that contributors employ respect in both language and tone.

We welcome your comments, questions, ramblings, or art work. Also, each month will feature a creative/spiritual practice for your exploration. If you try it out, we’d love to hear your experience. So fingers to keyboards, everyone—let’s create together!