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Lo-Fi & Hushed Contemplative Practice Session (September 2023 / Autumn Equinox)

Sep 27, 2023

Explore the transformative power of poetry in lo-fi and hushed contemplative practice. Learn about the connection between mystical poetry, Lake Diodavina, and Guigo II's 'Ladder of Monks'. Discover the relationship between different spiritual practices and their role in deepening the connection with God. Journey through the metaphorical wild desert of the heart and explore the power of nature in discursive meditation.

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Quick takeaways

The podcast introduces the 'lo-fi and hushed' practice, combining poetry and Lectio Divina as a transformative and subdued contemplative practice.

The Lo-fi and Hushed method of contemplation draws inspiration from Guigo II's book 'The Ladder of Monks', emphasizing the interdependency and exchange of the four movements: reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation.

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Introduction to Lo-fi and Hushed Practice

The podcast episode introduces a new practice called 'lo-fi and hushed', featuring a combination of poetry and Lectio Divina. The speaker shares a brief overview of what the practice entails and mentions that it is beautiful but unglamorous, requiring practice. The episode invites listeners to try the practice and share their reflections on the poetry in the comments. The podcast episode marks the passage of the autumn equinox and provides quotes on Lectio Divina and poetry, highlighting their shared ground.

Introduction

3min

The Power of Poetry, 'Lo-Fi and Hushed', and Guigo II's 'Ladder of Monks'

3min

Exploring the Movements of Meditation, Prayer, and Contemplation

3min

Suffering for Love: A Powerful Force

3min

The Power of Nature

18min

Lo-Fi & Hushed is weekly space for the contemplative practice of lectio divina with poetry. This practice is graceful, transformative, and subdued. Lo-Fi & Hushed is available worldwide, on Riverside livestream, and you can participate from the hallows of your own home.

“I do not complain of suffering for love, it becomes me always to submit to her, whether she commands in storm or stillness, one can know her only in herself. This is an unconceivable wonder. Which has thus filled my heart and makes me stray in a wild desert.”

— Hadewijch of Antwerp

Visit https://contemplify.com/hushnow/ to learn more.