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Evelyn Underhill was one of the great mystics of the 20th century. I’m leading a free online program on January 19 for anyone who would like to dive deeper into her wisdom. Please visit my blog at www.autumncarl.com for more information. #mysticism #wisdom #spirituality #contemplativepractice (at Clarkston, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnDH787uWBA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This was a super fun and short (30 min) podcast interview about Tumbled People: Deconstructing and Reconstructing Your Faith. and many other topics!

Here’s a new book you’ll want to get your hands on! Caroline Oakes has done a wonderful job connecting the dots between contemplative prayer and brain science. She also offers fascinating insights into Jesus’s own contemplative practice. If you are new to contemplative prayer this book would be a great introduction, and if you’ve been engaged with silent spirituality for a while, this would be a great “refresher course.” Highly recommended! P.S. The official publication of this book is January 24, 2023, but I got my advance copy today, so place your pre-order now — it will come your way soon. #contemplativepractice #mysticism
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#dailyspinasceremony 📅 🗓 Jan. 4 Intention: Spin about an hour before dinner to unwind from the day and relax. Pick something easy, with little thought required. . Fiber & Tools: I find 1.5 oz. left of the Finn Wool that I bought from @ironwheelfarms_4269 at #yarncon2018 I want to drop spindle, but end up on my King Bee. . Witness: I feel like I just doing a little spindling, but can't find the bottom whorl spindle I want. I don't like the feel on this top whorl. I then find a partial bobbin with some of this Finn already on it. It makes sense to fill it up and use up this roving. I think it would be nice to use some natural dyes on this eventually. I get about halfway through and the pups come in muddy due to our little thaw today. Bathtime for Bonzos! I don't think I'll have time to finish before dinner. Ring, ring...husband on phone, running late! I speed up my pedals. Maybe not totally the relaxation I was looking for, but the bobbin is filled and the roving is gone. And I even had time to whip up some Oysters Rockefeller! No pics of that though, we ate it too fast. . Spin Wisdom: This Finn Wool had just a slight bit of lanolin in it to soften my winter hands. Perfect protection when bathing the dogs! And there is always time for a spin, just cast that spell ;) . #spinasceremony #dailyyarnspin #contemplativepractice #spinningspells #myfionaandstormy #puppiesofinstagram #rubadubdubtwodogsinatub #yarnspinnersofinstagram #finnwool #singleply #spinolution #kingbee #spinningstrawintogold #rainbowwithgoldatbothends🌈 https://www.instagram.com/p/BsPM3iVnl-q/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jcba26l6uiek

#dailyspinasceremony 📅 🗓 Jan. 3 Intention: Given the Stagnation I felt in yesterday's spin, today I Ply a Prayer to Promote Positive Flow. Fiber: Thick n Thin Single from yesterday's spin plied with a fine single of the same alpaca fiber from several months ago. Adding in Wensleydale Wool locks (from @Wisconsinsheepandwoolfest2018 ) hand-dyed by me in a bright red. (Brighten up yesterday's clotted blood color!) Witness: I use the thick n thin single from yesterday to coil around the fine single. I capture fluffs of bright red locks in the plying. It breathes. Feels lighter. I pray for the 800,000 government workers and their families affected by the shutdown, unsure of their next paycheck. I reflect that blood clots cause strokes and heart attacks. I add more wool locks, like stents in an artery. They float, they flow. I pray our government-clot soon clears and again begins to flow in a healthy and robust manner. I observe Sen. Nancy Pelosi as she accepts the Speaker of the House position wearing a bright red dress and pumps. I spin about 60 yards of a textured red art yarn. I wind it on to my "butterfly" noddy, ready to fly. I let it soak in warm water. I give it a few good whacks and hang it up slightly weighted to dry with one last prayer: Let it Flow. May it be So. Spin Wisdom: Government Clot could cause National Stroke or 💔. Praying for a healthy government in 2019. Praying Pelosi gets it pumping again, while wearing her pumps. #spinasceremony #dailyyarnspin #sacredspinning #contemplativepractice #spinningspells #plyingprayers #pumping #flow #artyarn #artyarnspinnersofinstagram #wool #alpaca #firestar #singleply #spinolution #kingbee #spinningstrawintogold #rainbowwithgoldatbothends🌈 https://www.instagram.com/p/BsMZEJDHFdj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ve7spg4bky2n

#Meditation. Always remember Jesus was the first to tell us to be in an awake state. God uses all things to speak to us #pondering #mindfulness #livestrong #meditate #contemplation #contemplativeprayer #contemplativepractice #thechristianlife #christian

Drawing before dawn. #drawing #walking #alineamongstotherlines #placemaking #contemplativepractice #devotionalpractice

I fix up an altar in my workshops and classrooms to help set intentions for participants, and to help clear the air for a fresh work space #herbs #plants #smudging #skulls #calaveras #crown #altar #contemplativepractice #mindfulness #magick #spirit #art