The Next Right Thing 336: The Quaker Practice of Silence with Carrie Newcomer
Sep 17, 2024
Carrie Newcomer is an Emmy-winning songwriter, educator, and poet known for her ability to find beauty in a broken world. In this conversation, she shares insights on the transformative power of silence from her Quaker practices. Carrie highlights how moments of stillness can enhance personal growth and discernment. They discuss the difference between vocation and career, encouraging listeners to pursue their passions. The importance of communal silence in fostering deep connections and maintaining balance during chaotic times is also explored.
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Silence Surfaces Deep Language
- Carrie Newcomer's best language often emerges after intentional silence and listening.
- Silence reveals deeper material for songwriting and spiritual clarity that busy noise obscures.
Quaker Values Attracted Her
- Quakerism values peace work and elevates women's spiritual voices historically.
- Those commitments drew Carrie toward a community aligned with justice and equality.
First Quaker Meeting In A Rainforest
- Carrie first experienced Quaker meeting during a service assignment in Costa Rica in a rainforest community.
- That silent hour felt like arriving at a long-awaited spiritual practice and shifted how she approached sacred listening.