Welcome to Memo to Martha, a ministry of the American Beguine Community.
This is a place where we examine women’s relationships between spirituality and work. We’ll explore and honor the work that women do whether it be in or outside of the home or both. But in particular, we’ll look at ways women incorporate spirituality and mindfulness into their work.
It isn’t news that our tasks can feel tiresome or strain our endurance and patience. Sometimes a particular activity summons feelings of frustration. We begin with a cheerful enough heart but soon we concede defeat. The drudgery of the task or the constant needs of others extinguishes that ember of joy in our hearts.
But how can you transform what’s often soul-crushing into something that becomes soul-refreshing? How can you take advantage of tasks and use them as opportunities for spiritual growth?
Our ministry at Memo to Martha is to seek and share solutions from women who’ve done just that. We’ll explore their stories and examples. They show us that our spiritual lives aren’t limited to a weekly worship service. They remind us that the practice of mindfulness doesn’t only happen on a weekend retreat.
If you have a story or example you’d like to share, we’d love to hear it. Just email us using the contact form here. To learn more about the American Beguine Community visit our website.
Blessings to all,
Martha