Below find articles written by Megan Don, author and workshop leader.

Look for the upcoming winter edition of "The Light of Consciousness" Magazine (2011/2012). Megan has written an article on Clare of Assisi.

Walking with Teresa of Avila

“This divine prison, of love in which I’m living, has made God my captive, and my heart free;

causing in me such passion, to see God, my prisoner, That I die because I do not die.” - Teresa of Avila

The road to Avila is one of ascent. Mountains and valleys pass by with unique walls of rock creating a solid foundation for your journey. Light beckons and then is gone, only to reappear through chasms unseen. Occasional glimpses of rivers and their beds fall away and become specks of blue and white. This is a land that is serious in its intent. It prepares you as you climb towards the home of Teresa, the great mystic of Avila. Read More (PDF)

The Mystical Pathway to Peace

“It is in your power to live and to die with this peace.”
- Teresa of Avila

Our society is fraught with conflict, be it political, religious or personal. It might even be said that we, as a human race, thrive on conflict, as it seems to be a precursor to our growth and change. It provides a stimulus for disintegration of old thoughts and ways of being and regeneration for new modalities and paradigms. From the rebel teenager, to the warring couple, to international peacekeeping efforts or the political terrorist, their aim is the same – to overthrow, or keep at bay, what they perceive as a hindering force to their right to freedom (whatever that may be). But what is the real freedom we all seek? And can we not find another more peaceful method of change? Read More (PDF)

Teresa of Avila: A Woman and Doctor of the Church

“Give up these fears: never pay attention in like matters to the opinion of the crowd. Behold, these are not the times to believe everyone.”
- Teresa of Avila

Teresa of Avila (1515-1582), the great Spanish mystic and Carmelite nun is a woman who we, in the twenty-first century, can look to for guidance and inspiration. Her last words before she died were, “I am a daughter of the Church.” Yet, this same Church sought to obstruct her divine mission, and her writings were presented to the inquisition for fear of their heretical content. Teresa remained steadfast in her vision however, and continued to work within the framework of the Church. For women who are struggling today to find their place in this mystical body of Christ, Teresa is a shining light and her life is a reminder to remain true to our inner selves and direction. Read More (PDF)

Mystical Living: A Contemplative Action

“There is no need to seek reasons for Your will, for You transcend
all natural reason and make all things possible. Thus You show us
that we need do no more than truly love You, and truly forsake
everything for You, and that You will then make everything easy.”
-Teresa of Avila

The way of the mystic is often erroneously understood as a removal from life to concentrate on the abstract form of divine love. There may be periods where aloneness or withdrawal is required to formulate spiritual strength, but the mature mystic is always thrown fully back into life, very often with enormous energy and capabilities. Read More (PDF)