Many people were raised in conservative religious contexts and as adults grow beyond the confines of their childhood belief systems. Sometimes, a question comes up for them: what if they were actually right all along? This question could reflect unresolved spiritual abuse. In this video, I am discussing how growing… Read More »The Religious Conservative: What If They Are Right?
When I was a child, I would bring home a small cardboard “piggy bank” from church each year at the beginning of Lent. The children at my church were told to place coins in the bank and fill it up and bring it back to church at Easter. This was… Read More »Lent: Giving for the Life of the World
What does “being spiritual” mean? Or leading a spiritual life? Some people think that doing spiritual practices makes them spiritual. But couldn’t that be just going through the motions? In today’s video, I’m offering a perspective on how to understand spirituality in your life, how to identify the spiritual dimension… Read More »Is Your Life Spiritual? How Do You Know?
Each year, the question is asked again. It becomes part of the discussion in churches and groups of Christians, both in person and in virtual settings. What are you giving up for Lent? The answers include favorite foods, like desserts or chocolate. Some give up the use of social media. … Read More »The Lenten Fast: It’s More Than Giving Up Sweets
Have you ever worked with a spiritual director? If you haven’t, you probably don’t know what to expect. In this video, I describe what happens in a spiritual direction session. If you’re thinking about working with a spiritual director, this may help make the process more comfortable for you.
Killing your ego? Denying yourself? Transcend yourself? Some spiritual and religious teachings seem to convey a sense that there’s something wrong with being the person you are. Yet, psychology stresses the importance of affirming who you are. In this brief video, I explore what it means to have a healthy… Read More »Killing the Ego? Is that Spiritual?
Lent. From Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday, Christians mark a six-week season meant to focus on God’s presence in our world and our lives. It’s a time when churches typically offer special services and devotional practices. Among other things, Lent is a time for prayer. Prayer is a confusing thing… Read More »Praying as Jesus Taught
Beauty: it’s in the eye of the beholder. At least according to the adage. Beauty inspires us, draws us out of our preoccupations, and invites us to experience wonder at life. We find beauty in nature, art, music and many other things around us. Beauty is deeply connected to spirituality… Read More »How to Experience (Your) Beauty
