92: Cassidy Hall: Queering Contemplation

Liminal Living

takeaways

• Hiking the Camino was a transformative spiritual experience.
• Reflecting on life in three-month segments helps maintain focus.
• Faith was a spacious concept in Cassidy's upbringing.
• Questions about existence began at a young age for Cassidy.
• Deconstruction of faith can lead to deeper self-understanding.
• Thomas Merton's writings opened new avenues of contemplation.
• Queering contemplation invites a broader understanding of spirituality.
• Engaging with political issues is crucial for community support.
• Hope can be found in the innocence of children.
• Silence holds infinite possibilities for personal growth.

Chapters

• Introduction and Background Stories
• The Camino Experience: A Spiritual Journey
• Reflections on Life and Time Management
• Faith and Spirituality: Early Influences
• The Journey of Deconstruction
• Thomas Merton: Influence and Impact
• Queering Contemplation: A New Perspective
• Engaging with Political Polarities
• Finding Hope in Local Connections
• Silence and Its Infinite Possibilities
• Liminality and Queerness: Embracing Uncertainty

Links:

Connect with Cassidy: https://cassidyhall.com/

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Watch Her Merton Film: https://www.dayofastranger.com/

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