ABOUT
I am James Nichol and I live in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England. The Contemplative Inquiry blog started in August 2012, and includes personal sharing, discursive writing, poetry and book reviews. I began my contemplative inquiry within modern British Druidry and my book, Contemplative Druidry: People, Practice and Potential, was published in 2014. https://www.amazon.co.uk/contemplative-druidry-people-practice-potential/dp/1500807206/
Over time this blog became a wider exploration of contemplative spirituality, and I identified my path as a Sophian Way. Drawing from the enduring wisdom of many times and places, I have experienced it as a path of healing, peace and illumination. It has encouraged a spirit of openness, an ethic of interdependence and a life of abundant simplicity.
Now I sense another turn. The most recent phase of my inquiry has been solitary. It had to be. That phase is now complete, though the Sophian current continues to infuse my spirituality. I am drawn increasingly to culture, community and the concerns of the wider world. As in the beginning, my core public identification is with the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD). Within this, I continue to celebrate the Order’s invitation to explore other traditions, which has borne such fruits for me.
REVISED AND EDITED FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER 2019
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Just what we need. Thanks.
Thanks for your encouraging comment!
Very cool, thank you for getting this up and about. I am about to get my own research into Contemplative Paths and Approaches out and about; will be glad to link-up/connect. 😉 Peace \/
Great to hear from you Andreas. I would be interested to hear about your work.
Thank you. Will share as I go along and learn,,, still starting up I guess.
Your site is a wonderful resource and inspiration. I take contemplative note 🙂
Thanks Andreas.
As I have been, glad to know a fellow contemplative, and to have such company on a non-conventional path. Thanks for all you share, James.
Thanks for that comment Erin – a great affirmation of fellowship.
I shall definitely be looking for your book. (Maybe an Amazon link?) – love your blog so far! Thank you xx
I found it at https://www.amazon.co.uk/Contemplative-Druidry-People-Practice-Potential/dp/1500807206 🙂 Great stuff!
Thanks for your friendly comments Gary – and for putting up the link to the book.
Followed a link from FB to here. Read your “You Are Wild Now” post. Great stuff!
Thanks Michael 😊
Commenting so I can use the ‘new posts’ option … Nice stuff!
Thanks for following the blog!
Your book was an excellent read. Looking forward to future posts!
Thanks!
I found your blog while researching Rhiannon and the Three Birds. I seem to find treasures on the web “by accident” and I realize that it is really serendipity , with a touch of magic. I adore your posts!
Many thanks for your affirming comment. I have had similar experiences of the research process and they have helped me with the blog.