What do mystics experience? Is their experience different from the spiritual experiences of other people? How do mystics describe the experiences they’ve had? The following is a text version of this posting. What do mystics experience? How is their spiritual experience different from others? While there’s no one path to… Read More »The Experience of Being a Mystic
In 1980, I was stunned when Ronald Reagan swept the Presidential election, winning 49 out of 50 states. Some saw it as good news. But many people suffered as a result of his presidency. Now 40 years later, Trump returns to office. Some see it as good news. But many… Read More »Faith
Devastating news: it seems hopeless. But how can we move forward without hope? Hope is a spiritual practice, something we learn and develop. It is what empowers us despite all odds. These days, when hope seems empty, I want to talk more about hope. The following is a text version… Read More »Hoping Even When It Seems Hopeless
How do we find the ground to stand when things fall apart around us? Through our spiritual practice, we develop a sense of being grounded. This foundation supports us when life begins to fall apart. In this video, I share my experience of maintaining an interior life rooted in spiritual… Read More »Resilience and the Interior Life
Our life experiences shape who we are and how we understand the world around us. As I age, I realize that my life experience shapes what I believe to be most true about life. In living with marked social divisions in our era, I’ve come to understand that my perspective… Read More »Faith: A Perspective From Aging
As another birthday approaches, I’ve reflected on my own experience of aging. While I am more content and at peace than I’ve ever been, there are days when I wish that my body were more cooperative than it sometimes is. It’s from this context that I share this brief video… Read More »The Grace of Aging: Five Aspects
Breathing animates us. The act of breathing is intimate and essential for our existence. Just as breathing is the essence of our physical lives, breathing is also the essence of our spiritual lives. How does breathing help us understand spirituality, both our human spirit and our connection to something more?… Read More »Breath: Our Spirit and Life
People rarely describe themselves as “religious” today. While an increasing number of people call themselves “spiritual but not religious,” even people who regularly attend a house of worship avoid the term “religious.” Explore four reasons behind this shift in how people describe themselves. The following is a text version of… Read More »Four Reasons Why People Are Not Religious Today
