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A review by katiegilley
New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton
“You will never find interior solitude unless you make some conscious effort to deliver yourself from the desire and cares and the attachments of an existence in time and in the world.”
I read this during my early morning quiet time over the last month or so. Each chapter was relatively short, so it wasn’t an overwhelming task to read one or two each morning. For me, this was one of those take what you need books – I don’t identify as a Christian and still found a lot of nuggets to tuck away and chew on.
In his preface, Merton writes, “On the other hand, there are perhaps people without formal religious affiliations who will find in these pages something that appeals to them. If they do, I am glad, as I feel myself a debtor to them more than to the others.” I was thankful for that invitation and felt at home in the midst of his pages, despite not subscribing to all of his underlying principles.
I read this during my early morning quiet time over the last month or so. Each chapter was relatively short, so it wasn’t an overwhelming task to read one or two each morning. For me, this was one of those take what you need books – I don’t identify as a Christian and still found a lot of nuggets to tuck away and chew on.
In his preface, Merton writes, “On the other hand, there are perhaps people without formal religious affiliations who will find in these pages something that appeals to them. If they do, I am glad, as I feel myself a debtor to them more than to the others.” I was thankful for that invitation and felt at home in the midst of his pages, despite not subscribing to all of his underlying principles.