Oneing: Liminal Space

Established in 2013, ONEING is the biannual journal of the Center for Action and Contemplation. Renowned for its diverse and deep exploration of mysticism and culture, ONEING is grounded in Richard Rohr’s teachings and wisdom lineage. Each issue features a themed collection of thoughtfully curated essays and critical perspectives from spiritual teachers, activists, modern mystics, and prophets of all religions. 

In liminal space, we must leave business as usual—which often looks like a sleepwalking trance through daily life if we are not conscious—and voluntarily enter a world where the rules and expectations are quite different. Some call it "voluntary displacement." When we wake up in this way and find ourselves on the threshold of something new, we are shocked into realizing that our usual trance state is not the only option, and there might just be something more.

This particular edition of CAC's literary journal is one of the most comprehensive published to date. The articles and poem are powerful examples of what liminal space means for each contributor. While some share of their own threshold experiences, others explain the meaning of such experiences. I sincerely hope you will find it to be a useful guide in recognizing your own liminal or transformational moments—which can happen at any moment in life.

This issue features contributions from Richard Rohr, Kelsea Habecker, Tom Gunning, Felicia Murrell, Alison Barr, Byron McMillan, Josh Radnor, Kirsten Oates, Brandon J. Robertson, James Danaher, Russ Hudson, Sheryl Fullerton, Lavera Crawley, Michael Demkovich, Christian Peele, Ann and Terry Symens-Bucher, and Lee Staman.

Vol. 8, No. 1, Spring 2020

Print Edition. Also available as a digital download.