Wonder. Awe. Amazement. Moments like these captivate us. They can be a gateway to mystical experiences. Let’s explore how wonder leads us into the mystical life. The following is a text version of this posting. Near the end of his life, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel wrote, “Never once in my… Read More »The Wonder of the Mystic
Springtime is drawing near in the northern hemisphere. Days are becoming longer as sunlight continues into the evening. Snow and ice have begun to melt off in many regions. The first flowers poke out of the ground while tree limbs swell and buds begin to appear. There’s a sense of… Read More »Renewed in Spring
Churches and synagogues are closing. Fewer people attend weekly services than in the past. Is this the end of religion? Or is something else happening? The following is a text version of this blog. What’s happening with religion? Is it falling apart? Is it becoming more conservative? Is it becoming… Read More »Is This the End of Religion?
“Be yourself. But, not like that.” The messages we receive from others are confusing. In this video, I talk about being our true selves and the way deep spiritual practice enables us to live consonantly with our inner selves. The following is a text version of this blog. This isn’t… Read More »Three Steps To Being Our True Self
It’s a myth. Spiritual and religious teachers convey that spiritual practices like meditation, prayer, and contemplation are easy. While the techniques are easy, the practice can be challenging. It’s time to bust the myth and address the realities of spiritual practice. The following is a text version of this blog:… Read More »The Unspoken Myth of Spiritual Practice
A faith community: a group of people who shares our vision for life, our values, our beliefs, and our passions. What happens when it’s lost? Living without a community of people who share our deeper spiritual stirrings is an isolating experience. The following is a text version of this blog.… Read More »The Lost Community
We’ve been taught to believe that God is a person, usually a male person, who is out there somewhere. But that limits God to our definitions and categories. Perhaps it’s time to understand God as a verb: active, dynamic, and engaging. The following is a text version of this blog.… Read More »“God” is a Verb
To live simply. To declutter our lives. To be mindful. These life goals require us to change. Perhaps we can gain insight into the role of change in living a focused life from a unique spiritual tradition: the Shakers. The following is a print version of this blog. If you… Read More »Change and Living with Simplicity
