What lies behind us, and what lies before us are tiny matters, compared to what lies within us.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
In a dark time, the eye begins to see.
-Theodore Roethke
You too are a Medicine Wheel, and the magic of your Perceiving will be unfolded.
- Hyemeyohsts Storm
The care of the Earth is our most ancient and most worthy, and after all our most pleasing responsibility. To cherish what remains of it and to foster its renewal is our only hope. —Wendell Berry
” A wee child toddling in a wonder world , , , I prefer to their dogma my excursions into the natural gardens where the voice of the Great Spirit is heard in the twittering of birds, the rippling of mighty waters, and the sweet breathing of flowers. If this is Paganism, then at present, at least, I am a Pagan.”
- Gertrude Simmons Bonnin (Redbird)
The entire Creation still follows the Original Instructions of life. The Tree, the fruits, they never fail.
They never make a mistake to bring their fruits in their season.
The Animals never make a mistake.
They still live as they were created.
Among the Creation…Life, the Circle, a measurement with no beginning and no ending.
- Phillip Deere (Muskogee Creek 1977)
The universe will reward you for taking risks on its behalf.
- Shakti Gawain
So be patient with the events in life that find you feeling disappointed, and remember each line we script in the Great Play we call life, is a line that is never wasted, and a line that can ultimately lead to something more beautiful than we can ever possibly imagine in the present. This is true for each one of us.
-Tim Watson
Every element of creation expresses the Creator. Within each mountain, each stone, and each heart lies the Great Spirit… When looking upon a sunset, the trees, or even your worst enemy, you are looking at the Creator. Know this and give praise and prayer.
- Gertrude Simmons Bonnin (Redbird)
In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.
-Albert Einstein
“I salute the light within your eyes where the whole universe dwells. For when you are at the center within you and I am at that place within me, we shall be One.”
Spoken by Chief Crazy Horse, September, 1877.
Think of yourself as an incandescent power, illuminated and perhaps forever talked to by God and his messengers.
- Brenda Ueland
Donations and Pledges
Donations, Pledges and Endowments
As a 501c3 educational non-profit organization, we actively seek tax deductable donations from those who wish to see our mission expanded. Membership dues are scaled to cover only our current operational expenses. However, maintenance of our current services to members is not our only objective. Here is a listing of our current Project objectives and their projected budgets:
These objectives encompass many of The New Monk Project’s current visions for the future. Members are encouraged to contact us about further information on these topics. As our active membership participation expands, so too will our list continue to grow. We are committed to offering programs intended to create more bountiful inner life within our members, and a more bountiful Earth for all life.
Interested donors may contact us for further information regarding these Project objectives and arrangements to financially support them. Please contact Tim Watson, President of The New Monk Project via email at tim@newmonk.org.
Fund Raising via the Presentation Series
Another source of revenue for The New Monk Project has to do with offering workshop or conference presentations as well as stand alone presentations. All such presentations relate to our pioneering mission. If you would like more information about the topics shown below, go to the “Projects” category shown at the top menu bar on this page and select “Presentation Series”.
Fees associated with the presentation of each topic vary depending upon location, number of topics to be presented at a given venue, and the anticipated number of attendees. Direct travel and lodging expenses will also be included.
Topics offered for presentation:
Those interested in supporting the Project by sponsoring and scheduling such presentations are welcome to contact Laura Baldwin, our event coordinator at laura@newmonk.org.