Being convivial means friendliness, liveliness, hospitableness which are basic elements of happiness. We assume conviviality is intrinsic to human nature and interactions with others and if it breaks down it feels that something has gone wrong. Many people today feel that their life with others is becoming less convivial because of the suspicions, fear, prejudice, competitiveness which characterise a techno-scientific world where traditional ways of meeting have broken down. In this first talk in the series of The Risk of Living Together, I will recall how important it is to feel we have been met. Then we can authentically meet others and I will remember phases of my own life which have taught me this. In contemplative practice too we feel met: we let go of separation, tribalism and loneliness and enter solitude wherewe feel a mysterious convivial presence. Take the risk of living with ourselves and the risk of living with others becomes far less daunting.
Leader
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Laurence Freeman OSB
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Laurence Freeman OSB is a Benedictine monk of the Monastery of S. Maria del Pilastrello, Lendinara, Italy, in the Benedictine Congregation of Monte Oliveto. He is Director of Bonnevaux and of The World Community for Christian Meditation.
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Register for full series (get 8 talks for the price of 7)
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Opportunity to meditate at the start of each session
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Time to interact with the speakers
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Unlimited access to recordings (single sessions registrations give 1 year access)
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