Here are a couple of quotes from Teasdale’s book, “A Monk in the World.”
And here is our true challenge as mystics in the world: to create community with those who are so different from us that we feel we have nothing in common with them. As our world becomes smaller, through a growing common culture, the true test of community will be our tolerance for our most profound differences and love for the most challenging among us.
There are four essential requirements for successfully embracing a mystical path in the midst of the demands of family and work: surrender, humility, spiritual practice, and compassionate action. These elements are indispensable to being a mystic in the world . . .
Telling Stories, Asking Questions, Learning Lessons