Oneing: Transformation

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 his introduction, Richard Rohr writes,

Etymologically, transformation means to change form, move across, or even what is now called a “shape shifter” in the world of story. It implies actual development, evolution, change of consciousness, image, and form. The word is used to imply looking out from a genuinely new source and center, which usually means seeing things in a larger and more holistic way. A transformed person is a participatory self, an inclusive self, a generous self, revealing a measurable move toward compassion—and beyond protecting one’s personal autonomy and small egoic reference point. This change sometimes uses specifically religious language but not necessarily at all. It too often gets in the way of what is really happening or not happening. The important difference to point toward is one’s observable capacity to include, forebear, appreciate, and understand. Without these, there could not be any discussion of true transformation.

This issue features contributions from Richard Rohr, James P. Danaher, David G. Benner, Cynthia Bourgeault, Sam Mowe, Sam Shriver, WM Paul Young, Timothy King, Christopher Spatz, David Whyte, Tiffany Keesey, Paula D'Arcy, Ruth Patterson, and Mark Longhurst.

Vol. 5 No. 1, Spring 2017

Print Edition. Also available as a digital download.