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Holly Pettit

Holly Pettit

In the literal and figurative footsteps of Ralph Waldo Emerson
Writer and spiritual guide exploring faith beyond dogma. With an M.Div. in world religions and contemplative practice, I help Nones, mystics and progressive seekers cultivate a spirituality rooted in ancient wisdom and engaged with today’s world.
02
Apr
Thomas Merton -- What Does Salvation Even Mean?

Thomas Merton -- What Does Salvation Even Mean?

A reading from New Seeds of Contemplation
1 min read
30
Mar
What's Left When You Realize Jesus Didn't Die for Your Sins?

What's Left When You Realize Jesus Didn't Die for Your Sins?

There's meaning in the metaphor
4 min read
28
Mar
Jesus Didn't Die for Your (or My) Sins

Jesus Didn't Die for Your (or My) Sins

It's okay to admit it. You can still be a Christian
3 min read
25
Mar

The Place of the Blessed from ⲡⲉⲩⲁⲅⲅⲉⲗⲓⲟⲛ ⲛ̄ⲧⲙⲏⲉ, the Gospel of Truth

A relationship with the divine changes people for the better in this earthly life--stop waiting for harps & wings. A passage from the Nag Hammadi library, followed by five minutes of shared silence.
12
Mar

The Nature of Ultimate Reality from the Nag Hammadi Library: Secret Revelation of John

Welcome! This is a four-and-a-half minute reading from the Taussig's NEW New Testament, then we'll share five minutes of blessed silence.
05
Mar

A Warning on the "Opium" of Politics from Thomas Merton's Seeds of Contemplation

Beware the "self-righteous upsurge of party loyalty."
26
Feb

Karma Karma Karma in the Divinity School Address

Ralph Waldo Emerson ruffles feathers on July 15, 1838
10
Jan

Gospel of Philip 10-11 and 97 from the Nag Hammadi Texts

Philosophy and Spirituality combine in these verses on the nature of the universe. After the chat, please join me for five minutes of silence. Have a peaceful and centered rest of your day!
12
Dec

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