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The core, sacred, stability in life that is experienced by following the Contemplative Way is, I feel, essential for living truly and faithfully, especially in these troubled times.
Drawn to the course by its open invitation to explore a deeper relationship with the Divine, and by what I knew of the course leader’s genuine, and attractive spirituality, I embarked on the journey that is the Contemplative Way.
Whether people are of faith or church, have an established spiritual practice or not the course offers the opportunity to go deep and explore who we think we are and who we really are.
I have absolutely loved the Kentigern School and The Contemplative Way.
It is difficult to put into words how to evaluate something so meaningful. It has changed me in such a positive way.
I feel that my compass, my direction of travel, has been re-set and I am in a more relaxed and accepting place, ready to continue this life-long course in heartfulness, compassion and love, trusting it will lead me to the place the Beloved would have me serve in the world.
The Kentigern School enabled me to continue my spiritual life and to meet like-minded individuals who were also searching.
Why does the Kentigern School 'stand out' and help me in unique qualities?
1) the wisdom and energy which Stephen brings to the course and the group, both in live gatherings and online.
2) the variation in styles and textures of our practice - by word, listening, sharing, song, chant, circle dance and, very much, quality silence -- silence which very few leaders of a course can hold with the same energy and acceptance and stillness and comfort of being.
3) the variety and yet common bond between the students of the school, both in the same and other years - a real warmth and collaboration and reassuring support in our journeying.
It felt like a deep immersion in what it means to live the contemplative life. It set me on a more committed inward path of meditation/ prayer & an outward path of service, that I trust will lead to deeper knowing and surrender to the divine indwelling. It has led me to a greater openness to, acceptance of, and thankfulness for, the mystical nature of much of that 'knowing' and which often finds expression in my poetry. What had been a half hearted spiritual search has become something more vocational in nature.
We came across the Kentigern school seemingly by accident, though more likely divine intervention. The words “Fierce Contemplation for Nomads” caught my attention immediately, and I thought this is what we’ve been looking for. I had been in various different churches at different times in my life and never felt completely comfortable in any of them, always felt like a bit of a square peg, so discovering that I was a Nomad made a lot of sense. The course itself feels like a radical approach to the personal spiritual life, which then enables service in the world. I found it challenging, thought provoking and rewarding.
It has been a process of listening, discerning, facing fears, and a place to question and listen.
Stephen has such Compassion and Wisdom and has put so much into each person on the course.
On a practical level the Course has Improved the relationships with my family, friends, and wider community. I can’t thank Stephen enough and for his accessible way to search for a route to God. Through practical exercises, through music and dance, through exegesis, through the accessible and well referenced letters, through poetry.
I feel a calling to be able to contribute from "left field" to the establishment. Meetings, rotas and committees are not for me. However, through the Diocese's support of the Contemplative Way, I have felt able to contribute to the community of the local church in a way that suits my personality and gifts.
I was challenged but the opportunities to work through, discuss and reflect on the work were many. It felt like a spacious time even though we covered a lot. There was a sense of community which has grown over the months. The letters have offered life changing opportunities which I feel very grateful for. I’ve come a long way in the past months, and I realise this is a life work which I’m very encouraged to walk with and now have resources which I can draw on. I would heartily recommend it to those who, like me are searching for more.
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