The Contemplative Path

The Contemplative Path

Our outer practices prepare us to journey inward

They serve the way, but they aren't The Way

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Beth Bradford
May 21, 2023
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“From the outside, it may look like we have the right virtues, but we still have a long way to go before we can reach contemplation, which we should try to get by any means, big or small.” St. Teresa of Avila, Interior Castle

When I began my yoga teacher training, I had been practicing yoga for about 15 years. I had studied a little about yoga teachings,…

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