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Tag: contemplative practice

“The Tao of Christ” [poem, clouds, and intriguing back story]

February 21, 2022 ~ melanieweldonsoiset ~ 2 Comments

God spoke to me, and surprised me, through my own words as well as the words of a colleague this past week.

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What Makes Good Haiku? (hint: it’s not 5-7-5)

December 20, 2021December 28, 2021 ~ melanieweldonsoiset ~ 1 Comment

Many of us are quite preoccupied this week with holiday preparations. Yet I imagine many of us also yearn for some quiet space in the New Year for reflection. Haiku is a perfect form for this practice. Read on to learn more.

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Getting There on Tuesday (A Poem)

June 22, 2021 ~ melanieweldonsoiset ~ 9 Comments

A poem of mine about the experience of centering prayer.

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Breaking and Making (A review of Art & Faith: A Theology of Making by Makoto Fujimura)

March 16, 2021February 23, 2023 ~ melanieweldonsoiset ~ 2 Comments

"Art and Faith: A Theology of Making" is good news for artists, poets, and other contemplatives. Check out my recently published review of this empowering book.

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My name is Melanie, and I’ve worn many labels over the years: poet, pastor, teacher, student, immigrant, #ChurchToo survivor. I’ve learned, however, that the label that fits best is “child of God.” One day that phrase will be my epitaph. Until then, you’ll find me at my best resting in a hammock, biking on local DC green ways, or enjoying a fire by the hearth on a cold winter’s night.

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