Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Traditionally Lectio Divina is known as the contemplative practice of sacred (or divine) reading with Christian scriptures that moves through 4 stages; reading, meditation, prayer, contemplation. You can learn more about traditional Lectio Divina here.

Lo-Fi & Hushed engages Lectio Divina with the traditional four movements–reading, meditation, prayer, contemplation–and twists it a touch with embodied preparation, poetry, and asynchronous reflection. Go here to get the full details.

No, if you use the Riverside link. The only person that is seen on the screen is the leader of the practice.

Yes, if you use Zoom and keep your video on. (Zoom is not recorded).

Paul will be the usual leader, but may invite in other teachers to lead along the way. 

Yes, they will be posted above the comment section in each Lo-Fi & Hushed Substack invite. The main guideline is be kind, to yourself and others.

• For the Wednesday Lo-Fi & Hushed sessions for supporting subscribers, an invite will be sent on the Tuesday evening before via Substack and email.

• For the solstice and equinox Lo-Fi & Hushed Sessions for both free and supporting subscribers, an an invite will be included in that month’s NonRequired Reading List (September, December, March, June) if possible. It will be emailed posted on Substack the night before.

*Sign up for either option here.

*All cancelled sessions will be shared through the same medium.

• For the Wednesday Lo-Fi & Hushed sessions for supporting subscribers, an audio-only version will be posted on the corresponding Substack page for that week’s practice. Video is only available in the live practice session.

• For the solstice and equinox Lo-Fi & Hushed sessions, an audio-only version be will publicly posted on the Substack post. Video is only available in the live practice session.

• So you put skin in the game. You now have vested interest in supporting your circle of practice. Sign up here to become a paid supporter.

• So you have the opportunity to support Contemplify. Running Contemplify takes resources and time. Contemplify is committed to keeping the podcast and monthly NonRequired Reading free of charge as it has since its inception in 2016 (and now the quarterly Lo-fi & Hushed practice sessions too). Your financial support helps make that possible. Truly, thanks for considering. Sign up here to become a paid supporter.

• If you are in a season of life where it is too cumbersome to pay anything, no sweat, email me at hello+practice@contemplify.com with the subject line “Add me to weekly Lo-Fi & Hushed please”. You will be added, no questions asked.

You will need a computer, tablet, or smartphone and internet connection. There are two basic ways to join the live stream of Lo-Fi & Hushed:

• See Lo-Fi: Tech Details page.

“Lo-Fi” because we want to keep the barriers of technology low and authenticity high. There is no tech support. All info about live streaming issues can be found here.

“Hushed” because this contemplative practice will typically happen when my family is sleeping and I hope not to wake them. (without a doubt, my kids will interrupt at some point)