A few years ago I was very interested in monastic rules (Carmelite, Benedictine, etc.). Today as I was moving a whole variety of texts onto my iTouch to read I found this. I know I have not lived up to it, but I can try.
A Wild Rule – The Vows
- To be open life’s mystery
- To experience life with awe and wonder
- To dwell in the paradox of understanding and uncertainty
- To bless all that life brings
- To feel the presence in the present of the gift of God
- To experience holiness everywhere and at all times
- To recognize that life is simply full of meaning
- To experience each moment as a miracle
- To know that everything and every moment is a teacher
- To dwell in emptiness
- To strive to be my mission
- To welcome messengers/angels
- To repair the world
- To continually yearn for God
- To hunger for Spirit
- To love
- To recognize the importance of humility
- To surrender to the need to surrender
- To be open and ready for change
- To continually transform
- To bear the Cross
- To speak meaningfully
- To protect life
- To speak supportively
- To rejoice in others’ success
- To love God with all my heart, with all my soul and all my strength
- To study, contemplate and reflect
- To pursue the beloved everywhere
- To be fully truthful
- To stop all negative thoughts
- To be aware of the inevitability of death
- To pray constantly
- To practice the art of giving and taking
1 comment:
Well, in my limited (if framed) experience, you do well.
& I'm reminded of Merton's great prayer:
Lord, I am so glad that the desire to please you pleases you!
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