To Take Back Our Own Listening: Reclaiming Contemplation – Diana Davies

For thousands of years, people of different faith traditions have found a deeper connection to their spirit and to their god by retreating into solitude. But how realistic is this practice of contemplative seclusion in today’s hyper-connected world? Is it possible to retreat from society and to work for justice at the same time? Or is it selfish to seek solitude? How can we incorporate contemplation into our lives today?