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Finding Awe in Ordinary Moments amy lyles wilson awe blessing community contemplative practice creative writing creativity gratitude katie rea reflection retreats Aug 13, 2025

What began as a healthy habit has turned into a full-blown addiction: workshops. I crave learning, fresh ideas, and the chance to grow. Each one feels like a doorway to something new, which is why I probably appreciate Wisdom Tree Collective so much.

Recently, one workshop opened a door I hadn’t e...

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Sunrises, Sunsets, and Sunbreaks awe community creation creativity retreats simplicity spiritual direction spiritual practice Oct 02, 2024

I sat in lamp-lit darkness on the steps of Monastery Immaculate Conception last month ready to watch the sunrise. The scented steam of orange-cinnamon tea rose from my red mug. What a perfect moment--until theĀ hardness of theĀ cement stair forced me to stand. Still, I continued to sip my harvest blen...

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The Art of Realignment competition contemplative practice creative writing creativity spiritual direction spiritual practice spiritual writing Aug 31, 2024

I recently completed research in an attempt to write a blog post, but I fell into a trap of my own making. Instead of enjoying the process and accumulating pertinent information, I found myself in a ā€œspirit of competitionā€ as Julia Cameron mentioned in her bookĀ The Artist’s Way.

My ego and fear st...

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