In episode 7 we dived into the topic of what it is to live a contemplative life. Drawing on our personal experiences alongside insights from the book ‘The Cloud of Unknowing’, we talked about the various stages of spiritual unfoldment as well as the gifts and challenges faced by those who are called to the spiritual life. We really enjoyed this episode, let us know if you do too. Enjoy.
Ah, this will be a great listen. I dearly love The Cloud, ever since it called me into a 7 week solitary retreat with it in 2015. I still guide and teach from it today, with those who are ready, and it remains my closest spiritual text.
Carmen is an absolute darling, and would surely chuckle to hear you stumble, Martyn! I must point her to your podcast, I'm sure she would also listen.
I shall — I now have almost all the translations of this wonderful mystic text, but Carmen's was the first, and remains the essential translation for me. I also love the audiobook of it. I basically have it on my phone as an eBook, and in Audible, and on my closest bookshelf, always close by. I would also recommend her more recent translation, The Practice of the Presence, a translation of the well known work by Brother Lawrence, which is a book close to Rupert Spira's heart — it spent much time by his bedside.
You're more than welcome to my support here, I positively encourage you onwards with this unfolding adventure, and I'm happy to be able to at least hear your conversations, if not participate in them. x
Ah, this will be a great listen. I dearly love The Cloud, ever since it called me into a 7 week solitary retreat with it in 2015. I still guide and teach from it today, with those who are ready, and it remains my closest spiritual text.
Carmen is an absolute darling, and would surely chuckle to hear you stumble, Martyn! I must point her to your podcast, I'm sure she would also listen.
Keep sharing guys. x
Oh that's funny that you know her, a small world indeed! Do pass it along if you feel too, Martyn has been really enjoying her translation greatly.
Thank you for your continued support ~ Imogen x
I shall — I now have almost all the translations of this wonderful mystic text, but Carmen's was the first, and remains the essential translation for me. I also love the audiobook of it. I basically have it on my phone as an eBook, and in Audible, and on my closest bookshelf, always close by. I would also recommend her more recent translation, The Practice of the Presence, a translation of the well known work by Brother Lawrence, which is a book close to Rupert Spira's heart — it spent much time by his bedside.
You're more than welcome to my support here, I positively encourage you onwards with this unfolding adventure, and I'm happy to be able to at least hear your conversations, if not participate in them. x