Autumn: a season of change and a metaphor for our lives. Autumn offers us the vibrancy of bright colors. But it also leads us to let go. How do we embrace the changes that come with the autumn of life? The following is a text version of this blog. The… Read More »Embracing the Autumn of Life
Mental Health Disorders impact 20 to 25% of all people. While meditation is not a cure, medication can help people live creatively and more fully with their diagnosis. The following is a text version of this blog posting. The numbers vary from survey to survey. The most commonly accepted estimates… Read More »Mental Health and Meditation: Three Keys
Happiness? Despite all the media explaining how to be happy, most of us are unhappy. We pursue it. We set goals and find ourselves to be unhappy. Take a moment with me as I explore in this video our pursuit of unhappiness. The following is a text version of this… Read More »Our Pursuit of Unhappiness
Overwhelmed and frustrated. There are times in life when we each feel overcome by many things pushing in on us. What do we do? What does it take to restore our balance, to be resilient in tough times, and to move forward with hope? Today I want to share an… Read More »Overwhelmed and Frustrated? How to Find Resilience
The climate crisis: it’s real. If you weren’t convinced before, perhaps this summer helped you to realize that Earth is in trouble. In this video, I’m exploring three ways that we can draw on our spiritual resources for the good of the planet as climate change becomes more pronounced. Join… Read More »Three Spiritual Tools Responding to Climate Crisis
Meditation apps, classes, books, and groups offer many techniques for this practice. Is there a right way to meditate? What if you’re doing it wrong? Let’s explore the right way to meditate. The following is a text version of this posting. Meditation. If you’re just starting to learn about meditation,… Read More »Are You Meditating the Right Way?
Do Christians meditate? That may seem like an odd question, but it’s a question I’m sometimes asked. Generally, the people who are asking want to know if Christians simply use Buddhist meditation techniques or if there’s a distinctive approach to meditation in the Christian tradition. With the predominance of Evangelic… Read More »Do Christians Meditate? What Is Christian Meditation?
Church (and other religious organizations) had stopped working for many people. It’s not about losing faith in God. People pray or engage in spiritual practice. But church? Studies show that attendance continues to decline. Has church stopped working for you or for people you know? Perhaps this video will be… Read More »Did Church Stop Working for You?
