Contemplative Rest

Rest in God

Jan van Ruusbroec · 1293–1381

Ruusbroec mapped a rhythm at the heart of God: love flowing out, and drawing in to rest. Gather the day like a bee gathers honey, rest in the still 'Divine Dark', and return to a single act of love.

How long?

Sound

Screen-off mode — let the screen rest. The sound keeps playing and a soft tone calls you back at the end.

Bl. Jan van Ruusbroec — The Spiritual Espousals and The Sparkling Stone (trans. J. Wiseman, CWS).