Quaker Quicks - The Promise of Right Relationship

These reflections explore the challenge of reaching for right relationship in all aspects of life, based on Quaker values and practice. They invite us to consider how we show up, nourish community, commit to equality, simplify, life-affirm, and honor our place in the larger community. An intention to keep reaching for right relationship can provide solid ground and discern paths in tumultuous times.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 26 January 2024
Publisher: Collective Ink

These profound reflections delve into the intricate challenge of cultivating harmonious relationships in every facet of our lives. They urge us to reflect upon our presence, both within ourselves and our communities, in the context of Quaker values and practices. By exploring these questions, we seek to understand the impact of our chosen way of being on the well-being of our communities, as well as our own personal growth and fulfillment.

Is a commitment to equality woven into the fabric of my position and evident in my intentions? Does it embody the essence of simplicity, cutting through the layers of complexity and clutter in our modern lives, and resting in the truth and goodness that reside within? Does it foster a life-affirming perspective, tending to minimize violence and enhance the possibilities of peaceful cooperation? Is it grounded in a deep understanding of my place within the broader community of life, recognizing my role in sustaining its intricate web? Is it honorable, resonating with the truth? An unwavering intention to continue seeking right relationships holds the potential to provide stability and guidance in these turbulent times, leading us to discern paths that illuminate a way forward.

Weight: 104g
Dimension: 141 x 216 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803414249