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Happy International Women's Day...
Words of Wisdom from Medieval Women.
For the occasion of International Women’s Day, I collected 15 rather unknown nuggets of truth from wise medieval women for our delight and inspiration.
Put to paper by women who lived long ago, I find these pearls of wisdom spot-on, meaningful and totally applicable to modern life.
Carefully read and taken to heart, these words make me pause and relax in the moment
*snip*
What do we make of this? How do we read the visions of a medieval woman?
I was intrigued by these writings and set out to familiarize myself with Hildegard’s work. I took to heart the sensible advice she wrote in a letter to Abbot Helengerus of St. Disibod:
“Remember that Wisdom never rushes. Even God’s Son was gradually revealed to creation, in diverse ways. Wisdom’s never in a hurry.”
By reading and rereading, slowly chewing on the words and having the patience to let these words sit within me for long enough, I understood: putting Hildegard’s spiritual truths into a grounding practice unlocks the meaning of these words. Hildegard has put her vibrant visions to practical use in order to create an rare manual for good living. She wrote down her visions to teach. She wrote to teach on life, on how to live a loving—in her case a Christian—lifestyle.
Centuries later, Hildegard’s writings still serve as wonderful teachings on life and transformation. As do all the words of wisdom I have selected here. Although most of the writings I’ve chosen are from the Christian tradition (simply because I’m most familiar with the medieval writings of this tradition) the small collection here is intended for a reader of any background, religion or spiritual practice.
From the French mystic Marguerite Porète to the Tibetan Buddhist Yeshe Tsogail, the wisdom of these women transcend time and tradition.
*snip*
So how do we “use” these words of wisdom?
Each of the phrases, poems and quotes are a meditative springboard for contemplation of a specific theme. The words can be incorporated in our regular meditation practice, mindful reading or can be the beginning of a new practice of contemplation.
If we read and take to heart, these contemplations, it will encourage a sense of calm awareness and an insight in the present moment with its infinite possibilities
*snip*
http://www.elephantjournal.com/2015/03/words-of-wisdom-from-medieval-women/
For the occasion of International Women’s Day, I collected 15 rather unknown nuggets of truth from wise medieval women for our delight and inspiration.
Put to paper by women who lived long ago, I find these pearls of wisdom spot-on, meaningful and totally applicable to modern life.
Carefully read and taken to heart, these words make me pause and relax in the moment
*snip*
What do we make of this? How do we read the visions of a medieval woman?
I was intrigued by these writings and set out to familiarize myself with Hildegard’s work. I took to heart the sensible advice she wrote in a letter to Abbot Helengerus of St. Disibod:
“Remember that Wisdom never rushes. Even God’s Son was gradually revealed to creation, in diverse ways. Wisdom’s never in a hurry.”
By reading and rereading, slowly chewing on the words and having the patience to let these words sit within me for long enough, I understood: putting Hildegard’s spiritual truths into a grounding practice unlocks the meaning of these words. Hildegard has put her vibrant visions to practical use in order to create an rare manual for good living. She wrote down her visions to teach. She wrote to teach on life, on how to live a loving—in her case a Christian—lifestyle.
Centuries later, Hildegard’s writings still serve as wonderful teachings on life and transformation. As do all the words of wisdom I have selected here. Although most of the writings I’ve chosen are from the Christian tradition (simply because I’m most familiar with the medieval writings of this tradition) the small collection here is intended for a reader of any background, religion or spiritual practice.
From the French mystic Marguerite Porète to the Tibetan Buddhist Yeshe Tsogail, the wisdom of these women transcend time and tradition.
*snip*
So how do we “use” these words of wisdom?
Each of the phrases, poems and quotes are a meditative springboard for contemplation of a specific theme. The words can be incorporated in our regular meditation practice, mindful reading or can be the beginning of a new practice of contemplation.
If we read and take to heart, these contemplations, it will encourage a sense of calm awareness and an insight in the present moment with its infinite possibilities
*snip*
http://www.elephantjournal.com/2015/03/words-of-wisdom-from-medieval-women/
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Love you for this post!
Happy International Women's Day 
In the spirit of peace and love!