1. What inspired you to take this course? Were you familiar with Meditations on the Tarot prior to this course?

I purchased Meditations on the Tarot about 4 years ago when Cynthia Bourgeault mentioned it in a lecture I was attending. I began reading it on and off over a period of two years without quite fully completing it. I came across a listing recommending this course by Mike Morrell and since I had read several of Carl’s books, this seemed a serendipitous time to take this course.

2. Do you have experience with Centering Prayer, lectio divina, or other forms of contemplative spiritual practice? How have exercises like this been helpful or meaningful for you?

I practice Centering Prayer daily (for about 8 years) and Lectio Divina regularly. I also use journaling as a daily practice and have a gratitude practice as well. These practices have opened/deepened/widened/centered/grounded me. I receive life differently and more easily release/empty what arises. It has allowed me to “trust in the slow work of God” and see from an enlarging perspective.

3. Is there a particular goal or hope that you bring with you as you participate in this course? What dream do you have for participating in a course like this?

I hope to find a community of openness, companions for the journey (at least for this time). I hope to be opened and challenged and deepened in reading and sharing about this book.

4. Any questions or wonderments that are arising for you here at the beginning of the course? If appropriate, please share on the Forum.