Despite his preference for a contemplative life, he had great organizational skills.
After losing his wife he decided to retire and devote himself to the contemplative life.
Henry refused, however, as he had decided to lead a contemplative life.
Another problem was not having any time to lead a contemplative life.
Secondly, although the contemplative life is the center of their existence, it does not cover the bills.
But this is the mistake of ignorance, because they do not know what the contemplative life stands for.
This state is the goal of the contemplative life, if not here, then certainly after death.
On the 31 October following, she decided to now live the contemplative life.
Third comes the contemplative life, which we shall consider later.
There is also no division between the "active" and "contemplative" life.