# On the Path with Jim Finley My personal Substack Page: Feed: --- ## [Contemplative Ways](https://finleypath.substack.com/p/contemplative-ways) _2026-08-16 · James Finley_ In his book, The Contemplative Heart, Jim explores how to live a contemplative way of life. Here he explains the first of three pillars of this path, discovering a secret hidden deep within our hearts ## [A Gift from the Heart](https://finleypath.substack.com/p/a-gift-from-the-heart) _2026-08-09 · James Finley_ Another subscriber question answered! ## [Four Easy Steps to Understanding the Mystics](https://finleypath.substack.com/p/four-easy-steps-to-understanding) _2026-08-09 · James Finley_ Sadly, there's no such formula. Like all good and worthy things it requires the slow work of openness, fidelity, and patience. This is the path that leads to the illuminating wisdom of the mystics. ## [Metamorphosis](https://finleypath.substack.com/p/metamorphosis) _2026-07-26 · James Finley_ Finding transformation through the slow and holy work of meditation. ## [Muffin Hour](https://finleypath.substack.com/p/muffin-hour) _2026-07-22 · James Finley_ If you're an avid listener of Jim's teachings you may have heard mention of his nightly ritual known as, “muffin hour.” And if you have, or if this your introduction, we’re guessing you’re wondering just what exactly that entails. Wonder no more! ## [Gabriel Marcel 101](https://finleypath.substack.com/p/gabriel-marcel-101) _2026-07-22 · James Finley_ Here Jim shares a cherished idea from a cherished book about a (you guessed it), cherished philosopher. You can hear more about Marcel in season 11 of the Turning to the Mystics podcast. ## [Ripening](https://finleypath.substack.com/p/ripening) _2026-07-05 · James Finley_ The transformative and lifelong process of spiritual ripening. ## [Gift from the Bodhi Tree](https://finleypath.substack.com/p/gift-from-the-bodhi-tree) _2026-06-28 · James Finley_ Hello! ## [Treasures from Merton](https://finleypath.substack.com/p/treasures-from-merton) _2026-06-28 · James Finley_ After Merton died Jim was gifted some of his belongings. He shares a bit about these special gifts as well as the surprising secret behind his anointed teachings. :) ## [Code Faster with Clear Tutorials (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/sU4nMz6Ys9rF) _2026-06-28 · **Sponsored**_ Short, step-by-step coding videos you can follow along ## [For the Bible Tells Me So](https://finleypath.substack.com/p/for-the-bible-tells-me-so) _2026-06-22 · James Finley_ Another subscriber question answered.