Community creativity
Prose, poetry, and personal reflections from Aldea community members
Interested in sharing your work? Contact jake@aldeaspiritualcommunity.org
Cornucopia
While the meaning of life may be elusive, nonetheless it seems it must include joy and beauty.
Re-Imagining This Space
Writing is a sacred and deeply spiritual act. It connects us with one another, ourselves, and - as you’ll see in many of the upcoming selections - the natural world. My hope is that these reflections might be inspiring and meaningful to you, not only of their own merit, but also through knowing that they come from people within your community.
Robin & Dave’s Story
Robin has noticed the ways Aldea has stirred and shifted her personally. “It has helped me be better for the world, better for my husband, better for my friends. It helps each of us think about what’s going on in our hearts, our souls, our lives.”
Ashley & Dave’s Story
As Jake delivered messages crafted with humor, and profound curiosity, and care, a perspective-shifting question arose in me: How do I exist fully here? Not just pass the time, but live with joy and meaning?
Kris & Scott’s Story
A revelation dropped. “In that moment, we were not Christian or Muslim or Catholic. None of that mattered,” Kris said. “We were just people wanting to love on people. That became our religion: Love, period.”