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 my inquiry, and with it this blog, has morphed into an open process, no longer tied to any specific tradition. The blog has become a wider celebration of contemplative spirituality, where ‘contemplative’ points to practices that train attentiveness, open spaces for wonder, and provide opportunities to reflect.
At the time of editing I have started to explore what it would be like to take the stance of ‘secular contemplative’, working work within a frame of bio-spirituality. In this version of spirituality without religion, I will continue to be in dialogue with the traditions and perspectives that have informed me up to now. Over time I will introduce new elements as well.
EDITED FRIDAY 4 MAY 2018
Commenting so I can use the “subscribe to new posts” option.
Yes – and very welcome to do so.
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!