GLP Grad Stories Susan Rowland

Susan Rowland, a Contemplative Group Leader on the Board of The Contemplative Center of Silicon Valley, speaks of her memories of the Shalem residencies and how the mark of Shalem is on all her current endeavors.
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I am amazed at where my life journey has led in the last two years. One of my traditions is a week of solitude on the coast of Maine. So many years have been spent there wondering what was my "soul assignment". With such joy, this year was different. I was amazed to see a dormant dream in my heart for 20 years alive in action and expression. The balance of clinical life and contemplative ministry is present in my daily experience.
I am just finishing my third contemplative group for the year, I lead a monthly day of silence called Soul Space, I am part of a wonderful group of people through the ministry of The Contemplative Center of Silicon Valley and the mark of Shalem is on each of those endeavors. I have even been asked to consult with another group leading a much larger program because of what was experienced in my "simple explanation of prayer practices.” Thank you… for so consistently encouraging the "simplicity" portion so that the Spirit was free "to move about the cabin" of the gathering.
I also feel like the reading list was so important... the Shalem book shelf is consulted weekly and continues to encourage and inspire me.
Having just finished my group preparation for tomorrow night, the time seemed right to say Thank You for all you have shared with me that I delight in passing on.