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The primary modern day articulator of the Creation Spirituality tradition
and movement is author,
priest, and theologian Matthew Fox.
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Four Paths of Creation Spirituality
Creation Spirituality recognizes that all of creation exists
within cycles, rhythms, and seasons of growth. Just as there are four
seasons, four winds, and four geographical directions, so too there are
four paths of spirituality. Understanding these paths helps us to find our
place in our spiritual journey and in the larger scheme of things.
Path I: Awe and Wonder -- These are the joyful, ecstatic moments in our
lives when we are filled with praise and thanksgiving for the beauty and
grandeur of life.
Path II: Letting Go -- These are the lonely, quiet moments in our lives
when we are asked to sink into darkness and nothingness, to let pain be
pain, and accept the mysteries of life.
Path III: Creativity -- These are the
fertile moments in our lives when we find creative expression and outlet
for all the joy and suffering of our existence. Freeing creativity helps us
to move beyond our sorrow or stagnation.
Path IV: Compassion and Justice -- These are the prophetic moments in
our lives when we are called to share our talents and gifts with the
hurting, fractured, dysfunctional aspects of our society. By assisting
those less fortunate than ourselves and by protecting our natural
resources, as well as the diversity of species, we feel more connected to
all of creation.
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