Liminal Living

takeawaysHiking the Camino was a transformative spiritual experience.Reflecting on life in three-month segments helps maintain focus.Faith was a spacious concept in Cassidy's upbringing.Questions about existence began at a young age for Cassidy.Deconstruction of faith can lead to deeper self-understanding.Thomas Merton's writings opened new avenues of contemplation.Queering contemplation invites a broader understanding of spirituality.Engaging with political issues is crucial for community support.Hope can be found in the innocence of children.Silence holds infinite possibilities for personal growth.ChaptersIntroduction and Background StoriesThe Camino Experience: A Spiritual JourneyReflections on Life and Time ManagementFaith and Spirituality: Early InfluencesThe Journey of DeconstructionThomas Merton: Influence and ImpactQueering Contemplation: A New PerspectiveEngaging with Political PolaritiesFinding Hope in Local ConnectionsSilence and Its Infinite PossibilitiesLiminality and Queerness: Embracing Uncerta