Eremos Summer Book Reflection
Recipes for a Sacred Life:
True Stories and a Few Miracles
By Rivvy Neshama
“Life is sacred—for everyone, not just monks and mystics. But to feel it and see it, there are things you can do, things that bring out the wonder and connectedness of everything in life. It begins with your intention, looking in. And it’s furthered by your attention, looking out.” –Rivvy Neshama
Journey with us for four weeks in June as we explore Rivvy Neshama’s recipes (short essays divided into ten sections or themes) for a sacred life. As we read and discuss them, inspiration and clarity about our personal recipes are sure to arise.
In Rivvy’s words: “…what I hope is this: that you find a few [recipes] that will add to the wonder, love, and sacredness of your life. Those are the ones to follow. Those are the ones to keep.” Hearing from each other in the group about which recipes call to us can, in turn, help us better clarify what our own recipes are. Beautiful inspiration to take with us into the rest of the summer and the second half of the year. Please join us!
Book Reflection Details
Four 90-minute facilitated sessions, beginning June (dates vary by facilitator).
Sessions include time for silence, reflection, and sharing. (dates vary by the facilitator)
INVESTMENT:
$50 + book.
Partial Scholarships available
GROUPS
See chart below for a complete list of facilitators and the dates/times their groups meet.
“You can change in an instant—and so can your life—moment by moment by moment.” –Rivvy Neshama
For more information about this empowering workshop event, please contact Eremos today.
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We also encourage you to support your local bookseller like IVP Books, Hearts & Minds Books, or Your Local Bookstore
| FACILITATOR | TIME OFFERED (90 Minute Sessions) | DATE OFFERED | LOCATION OFFERED | STATUS OF GROUP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dianna Amorde | Wednesdays from 7:00pm – 8:30pm | June 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th | VIRTUALLY (Zoom) | OPEN |
| Dianna Amorde | Thursdays from 7:00pm – 8:30pm | June 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th | In Person (Location TBD) | OPEN |
| Regina Moser | TBD | |||
| Annette Pearson | TBD |
All Times are Central
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rivvy Neshama is a writer, editor, and community organizer. Her stories have appeared in Ms., Glamour, Spiritualty & Health, Story magazine, and the New York Times. She has also authored a children’s book: Nat Turner and the Virginia Slave Revolt. Rivvy lives with her husband, John, in Boulder, Colorado.
ABOUT THE FACILITATORS
FACILITATOR: Dianna Amorde
Dianna is the Executive Director of Eremos and has been facilitating these book groups since she arrived 8 years ago. She considers them one of her favorite ways of connecting with and supporting the Eremos community and delights in the opportunity to hear different points of view.
FACILITATOR: Regina Moser is an educator, spiritual director and avid reader who has facilitated book groups for over 15 years. Regina loves sharing the joys of reading, pondering and exploring in reflective groups. Trusting that listening is Holy, Regina appreciates weaving contemplate practices, journaling and thoughtful questions to delve into the power of sharing stories.
