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A Spirituality of Staying in a Culture of Leaving

By Lydia Sohn

A contemplative guide that encourages embracing commitment and stability, offering profound insights for finding true contentment in a transient world.

This book will help you:
•    Understand the roots of restlessness and dissatisfaction
•    Cultivate a deeper sense of fulfillment in your current circumstances
•    Embrace the ancient practice of stability to transform your life
•    Develop tools to resist the cultural pull toward constant change
•    Enhance personal and spiritual growth through commitment
•    Build stronger, more meaningful relationships
•    Find joy and peace in the present moment

Features
•    Authored by Lydia Sohn, a minister and writer with essays in The New York Times and The Atlantic
•    Draws inspiration from the Benedictine vow of stability
•    Combines personal narrative with spiritual reflection
•    Includes reflection questions at the end of each chapter for personal or group study
•    Addresses the modern challenges of FOMO and societal pressures to constantly move
•    Offers practical guidance for finding contentment without changing your external circumstances
•    Provides a free Lenten Worship Companion Guide upon purchase

Hard cover, 240 pages
Dimensions & Weight: 5.5 x 8.25 inches (0.65 lbs)
ISBN 9780593727645
Publisher: Convergent Books (2025)

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Description
Lydia Sohn explores the profound impact of embracing stability in a world that often glorifies constant change and reinvention.

Drawing from her personal experiences as the child of immigrants and her insights as a minister, Sohn delves into the ancient Christian tradition of the Benedictine vow of stability – a commitment to remain in one place and community.

Sohn addresses the pervasive feelings of restlessness and dissatisfaction that many experience, suggesting that the true path to fulfilment lies not in changing our external circumstances but in transforming our inner selves.

Through a blend of personal narrative and spiritual reflection, she offers readers practical tools to cultivate contentment and joy right where they are.

Each chapter concludes with reflection questions designed to encourage deeper engagement, making this book ideal for both individual contemplation and group discussions.

Additionally, readers who purchase the book can access a free Lenten Worship Companion Guide, providing weekly resources to further enrich their spiritual journey.

Whether you're feeling the pull to move on or seeking a deeper connection to your current place and community,

Here offers a compelling case for the transformative power of staying put and delving into the richness of the present moment.

About the Author
Lydia Sohn is a minister and writer whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and The Christian Century. She currently serves as the Senior Pastor of Walnut United Methodist Church. A graduate of Yale Divinity School, Sohn is passionate about equipping individuals with practical tools for soul care and spiritual growth. She resides in Claremont, California, with her husband and two children.

Contents
1.    The Allure of Elsewhere
2.    Understanding Our Restlessness
3.    The Ancient Call to Stability
4.    Embracing Commitment in Modern Life
5.    Transforming Our Inner Landscape
6.    Building Deep Roots in Community
7.    Finding Joy in the Present
8.    Practical Steps to Cultivate Stability
9.    Overcoming the Fear of Missing Out
10.    Living Fully Here and Now