I have a confession to make. It’s come after a great deal of thought and reflection. I don’t want to be called a Christian. Christians today are judgmental, condemning, and driven by an agenda that has little to do with the teaching of Jesus. In the following video, I explain… Read More »Don’t Call Me A Christian
Depression is like being lost in a dark cave or a deep pit. The World Health Organization estimates that with the COVID-19 pandemic, the global rate of depression has increased to 25% of all people. While treatment is important, there are two ways that spirituality can support recovery from depression.… Read More »Two Ways Spirituality Helps Ease Depression
Some people say it will take a few months. Others think it’s about a year. But even years after a loved one’s death, there are days – or hours or moments – when the pain comes back. How long does grief last? Does it ever go away? Grief, which is… Read More »
It’s often frustrating and, at times, it all seems hopeless. There are so many things coming at us. In the US, the majority support laws for gun safety but the minority controls the politics. Inflation is global. COVID infections are increasing again. The war in Ukraine, and people struggling around… Read More »Hoping Even When It Seems Hopeless
Keeping vigil: it’s like mindfulness and it’s like meditation. But when keeping a vigil, we wait for something. Our attention has a different kind of focus than in mindfulness and meditation. Today, I’m sharing my experience of keeping vigil during a recent trip to Yellowstone National Park. Each day was… Read More »Keeping Vigil: Waiting for Goodness in Life
On a recent visit to Yellowstone National Park, I was struck by the steady focus and the presence of bison. Commonly called buffalo, American bison maintain a presence that reminded me of the spiritual practice of mindfulness. It’s not just bison who have this steady focus and presence. So do… Read More »What Can Bison Teach Us About Spiritual Practice?
Some people are proud to call themselves lone wolves. They see themselves as strong, free, and independent. Visiting Yellowstone National Park, I observed both lone wolves as well as wolf packs. Lone wolves are vulnerable. Wolves in a pack work together and are healthy and vital. Perhaps there’s a lesson… Read More »Are You a Lone Wolf or Part of a Pack?
Mystics and mysticism: the words are more commonly used, but many people don’t know what they mean. Today, I am exploring mysticism. Are you a mystic? Maybe you are and don’t know it. Please join me in this conversation by watching the video. Thanks. The following is a text version… Read More »Are You a Mystic?
