Practicing Presence
The Abbey Blog
Welcome to The Abbey Blog 2.0, so to speak. In addition to redesigning the website, we are revamping the blog. I’m delighted and humbled to take on the role of editor. My goal is to create and curate content in support of the mission of The Abbey and as a resource to those who visit.
We’ve titled the blog Practicing Presence, a title that could mean several things—creating an individual practice of presence, practicing (repeating, rehearsing) to get better at being present wherever we are, working together in community as a practice of presence to each other and the divine, or whatever these words might mean for you.
At Practicing Presence, we welcome submissions and are open to general submissions year-round. Several times a year we will have special calls for submissions around themed issues. General Submission Guidelines can be found here.
Practicing Presence is published weekly, on Wednesdays. You may subscribe if you’d like to be notified via email each time a new post publishes. Comments are welcome—both public comments on the blog itself as well as comments sent directly to me via email. You may reach me with comments, suggestions, and any feedback you’d like to share at [email protected].
I look forward to practicing presence with you as companions on the spiritual path.
Labyrinth Reflection: Letting Go of Separateness to Hold the World Together
(Editor’s Note: There is a glitch with the website and the “Featured Image” is duplicated in
Culinary Trove, Holiday Edition: Sharing Festive Recipes (and the stories behind them)
(Editor’s Note: We’re delighted to introduce a new feature to the Practicing Presence blog – the
Contemplative Trove: A Curated List of Spiritual Practice Opportunities
By Melanie P. Moore, et al.Each month, we publish a listing of upcoming contemplative and spiritual
Excited, Not Excited About Thanksgiving
By Melanie P. Moore (Editor’s Note: This post has been updated to include clarifying information.) I’m
Considering Alignment, and Weeding—Plus a Roundup of Light
By Melanie P. Moore Friends have checked in on me this week. A trusted soul friend
Labyrinth Reflection: Seeking Streams in Drought
(Editor’s Note: This is the first in a monthly series of Labyrinth Reflections from Janet Davis,
Contemplative Trove: A Curated List of Spiritual Practice Opportunities
By Melanie P. Moore, et al.Each month, we publish a listing of upcoming contemplative and spiritual
Contemplative Trove: A Curated List of Spiritual Practice Opportunities
By Melanie P. Moore, et al.Each month, we publish a listing of upcoming contemplative and spiritual
Upon Finding an Embodied Spiritual Moment in the Grocery Store Aisle
(Editor’s Note: This is the first in an intermittent series of personal reflections on moments of