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?
Recovery from any addiction is a difficult and challenging process. Many people say that spirituality is an important part of recovery. But what makes spirituality an important aspect of this process? In this video, I discuss three ways in which spirituality can support a person’s recovery and enable someone to… Read More »Three Ways Spirituality Helps Addiction Recovery
Follow your heart? That’s advice people often give. But many people don’t know what is right for them in a deep way. Often, layers of hurt, bad decisions, and social norms prevent us from understanding who we are at a heart level. How do we follow our hearts? Take a… Read More »Follow Your Heart! Is that Good Advice?
It’s Easter! The Day of Resurrection! In Christian churches around the world, bells toll sounds of joy, and sanctuaries are decorated with colorful flowers. Preachers muster enthusiasm while announcing the good news that Jesus Christ is risen. They explain the importance of today within the Christian tradition, marking THE EVENT… Read More »On Easter: Do We Rise?
You’re undergoing treatment for a serious disease like cancer. What do you hope for? You lost your financial security. Is there reason to hope? Family members died in an auto accident. Can there possibly be hope? Today, want to consider what it means to hope, to live with hope. Some… Read More »Things Don’t Look Good. Is My Home False Hope?
