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The Cab Ride and Our Need for Silence

The Cab Ride and Our Need for Silence

by Shirin McArthur | Oct 17, 2022 | Conscious Living, Society and Culture, Spiritual Life

Once upon a time, my husband Henry drove a cab for a living. Even after we met and married, he continued to drive the 2 pm to 2 am shift on Saturdays because he loved the people he met and the experiences he had. He has told me a number of stories about that work, and...
Reflection and Commitment on a Recent Retreat

Reflection and Commitment on a Recent Retreat

by Shirin McArthur | Jan 31, 2022 | Christianity, Conscious Living, Spiritual Life

I spent most of this past week in northern Arizona on a personal retreat. It’s important to practice what I preach, and over the years I’ve recommended to many people that they take retreat time. I also recognize that with a full and varied work plate as a...
Why Explore a Rule of Life in Advent?

Why Explore a Rule of Life in Advent?

by Shirin McArthur | Dec 20, 2021 | Christianity, Conscious Living, Spiritual Life

Earlier this month, I led an Advent retreat day at St. Philip’s in the Hills Church, which is my home parish. Thirty of us gathered to explore and engage with the process of writing or refining a rule of life, which might seem like an unusual choice of topic for...
Pondering Lent during a Pandemic

Pondering Lent during a Pandemic

by Shirin McArthur | Feb 22, 2021 | Christianity, Spiritual Life

Last Saturday, I led a virtual Lent retreat day online. As I was preparing for it, I found myself writing down a lot of questions. (Some of them formed the shape of the retreat.) I thought I would share the questions today and invite you to ponder more deeply how we...
The Periodic Call to Rest and Rejuvenation

The Periodic Call to Rest and Rejuvenation

by Shirin McArthur | Feb 8, 2021 | Conscious Living, Society and Culture, Spiritual Life

I’ve been pondering retreat time as Lent approaches and I prepare to lead another virtual retreat in this holy season. (If you’re interested, you can find details and registration for my upcoming retreat here.) As I prepare for this retreat, I’ve been pondering how...
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