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Paul Swanson | Contemplative Shoveler
Contemplify
The Contemplify podcast kindles the examined life through artful musings with scholars, creatives and master teachers. Contemplify seeks to glean wisdom from master contemplatives across the ages (Thomas Merton, Simone Weil, Lao Tzu, Ralph Waldo Emerson to name a few) by those who know them best—the scholars who have devoted themselves to studying, embracing and teaching the contemplative’s life and work in the world. Interviews with creatives and master teachers shine a light forward on engaging meaning and depth through subtle, artistic means and exploring beyond the current boundaries...
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 stars from 202 ratings
Susan Murphy
❤️‍🔥WONDERFUL💔❗️
nappy pappy via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/08/24
Soul nourishment
This stunning podcast is soul nourishment. Simultaneously sophisticated and accessible, Paul and his guests give voice to our shared human condition. At the end of every episode, I find myself thinking — “gosh, I want to be friends with that person” (and with Paul, too). 10/10.
Upstate & TX George via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/10/24
The Healing Path
Paul - this episode with Jim touched my heart and soul at a deep level. Your friendship, mutual respect, and love for each other radiates through your conversation. Thank you for this contemplative gift!!!
Eric Slabach via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/12/23
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