We pause, we breathe, we listen.

Contemplative practice at Common Thread isn’t about escaping the world. It’s about learning to be fully present within it. We slow down to become more aware: of the thoughts that race through our minds, of the tension we carry in our bodies, of the habits and emotions that often steer us without our noticing.

And as we practice—not perfectly, but steadily—we begin to soften our grip on the ego-self: the need to control, to defend, to perform. In that loosening, a deeper self begins to emerge. One grounded in love. One that remembers we’re already held.

And as we practice—not perfectly, but steadily—we begin to soften our grip on the ego-self: the need to control, to defend, to perform. In that loosening, a deeper self begins to emerge. One grounded in love. One that remembers we’re already held.

Throughout the year, we offer groups, gatherings, and retreats (in person and online) to help anchor our practice in the context of our community. We also offer guided meditations you can listen to on your own time. Whether you’re experienced in meditation or just beginning to explore silence, you are welcome.

Explore the Contemplative Group in our app for these opportunities:

• Body Scan
• LovingKindness
• Embodied Practices
• Sacred Chant
• Contemplative Video and Audio
• Retreats

• Monthly Meditation Drop-In
• Weekday Morning Meditation
• Walking Meditation
• Centering Prayer
• Welcome Prayer
• Examen
• Body Scan
• LovingKindness
• Embodied Practices
• Sacred Chant
• Contemplative Video and Audio
• Retreats