Tag Archives: Rest

What the Monk Said

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Cathy LaGrow

PART THREE (the conclusion) (To start at the beginning of my monastery journey, you can read Part One, here. Part Two can be found here.) A man stands talking to the monk, but as soon as he leaves, I make … Continue reading →

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Silent Meals, Reading, and the Worst. Map. Ever.

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Cathy LaGrow

PART TWO (If you missed Part One, and you don’t know why I’m spending my 40th birthday in a monastery, you can read about it here.) I don’t sleep well that night, of course. I rarely do; and here, the … Continue reading →

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Milestones and Monasteries

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Cathy LaGrow

PART ONE The sky threatens rain and is growing darker as I drive west, deep into wine country. It is the afternoon of my 40th birthday, and I will spend the next 48 hours largely in silence and solitude. Tomorrow … Continue reading →

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