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Wisdom Tree Collective: Steeped in Generosity and Wisdom centering prayer collective community exploration giving holiday season holy hospitality jill wright online community wtc Dec 03, 2025

Help wisdom take root. Your gift grows community.

December is a time for giving, with many Christian holiday traditions stemming from the great gift of a savior, a messiah, being born. It's a time of generosity, honoring God's generĀ­osity of sending his one and only son, Jesus, to save the world.

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The Sacred Art of Noticing contemplative practice examen gratitude holiday season meditation reflection spiritual direction thanksgiving wisdom wisdom tree wednesday Nov 26, 2025

My spiritual director once gave me valuable advice: begin keeping a gratitude journal and make thankfulness a part of my everyday routine.

She encouraged me to approach gratitude as an Examen, so each evening I pause to jot down things I'm thankful for that day.

At first, I was worried that I’d tr...

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Happy Holidays! holiday season wisdom tree wednesday Dec 25, 2024

Wisdom Tree Collective wishes you and yours a wonderful holiday season!Ā 

May the holiday season fill you with God's love.Ā 

May your sorrows be few.

May you treasure and remember memories of loved ones.

May you know with God's love you are never truly alone.Ā 

May joy, peace and hope be your comp...

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Wisdom from the Desert desert fathers holiday season simplify stillness wisdom wisdom tree wednesday Dec 11, 2024

Wisdom from the Desert

Words to Help You through the Holidays
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Things can get complicated, especially around the holidays, especially this year.

Holidays often expose divisiveness in family, friends, and communities. It can highlight conflict even within ourselves. What can help?

I was writing aĀ w...
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Expressing Gratitude: Beyond the Dinner Table community goodness gratitude holiday season holy hospitality kindness thanksgiving wisdom tree wednesday Nov 27, 2024

Feeling thankful? Here’s how to share that gratitude with others.

I’ve always appreciated the generosity of spirit during this time of year. When I worked at the Nashville Rescue Mission, I saw hundreds of turkeys and food donated to help the unhoused. I’ve seen families come together with a desire...

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