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Blogging for clarity of thought
12 months ago
I enjoy blogging because of the way it helps clarify my own thinking. Blogging is a reason to research and then write something that helps me put my thoughts in order.
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How I did it: Reading about topics that are the subject of my blog helped. I write about what I am doing. I try to provide links for more information and explain things that may not be familiar to people who are not Benedictine oblates. Read how I did it…
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How I did it: I planned it and then revised the revision after I could actually see the result. Working with my "planned revision" allowed me to suddenly see a much simpler and better way to revise the navigation of the web site. Read how I did it…
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Monasteries are places of spiritual power
12 months ago
It has been about two years since I first went to a monastery. My wife and I are now oblates there.
Most people who visit monasteries do not become oblates. That’s OK, monasteries are great places for a peaceful time of thinking and prayer — who wouldn’t enjoy that?
If I could give any advice on the attitude to take with you on your first visit, it would be that monasteries are places where you will find ordinary people. Relax in being yourself. Monks, nuns, and sisters are just like you.
Listen with the ear of your heart.
FAQ and Index
12 months ago
I am in the planning stage for adding two sections to my web site.
I would like to make is easier and faster for people to get to the information they are looking for.
