“When one door closes another door opens.” I’ve heard many people say that. I’m not sure that I agree with that sentiment. Let’s be honest: there are times in life when all the doors seem to be nailed shut and there’s no way out. That said, there are indeed times… Read More »When One Door Closes …
No pain, no gain? Suffering leads to growth? Is it true? Or is that picture too narrow? What’s growth all about? The following is a text version of this posting. I was scrolling on Facebook the other day and saw that someone posted a quote that received lots of positive… Read More »The Secret about Suffering and Growth
Some people think that growth is the result of suffering. No pain, no gain. Yes, people can experience growth after difficult experiences. But do we need to suffer to grow? In this video, I’m exploring the ways we grow as well as the fallacy of “no pain, no gain.” Join… Read More »The Secret About Suffering and Growth
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
Spiritual direction or companionship is a valuable practice for a person’s spiritual growth, personal integration, and when engaged in a healing process like recovery. It’s helpful when questioning one’s faith and beliefs, looking for a way forward. In this video, I’m sharing some personal insights as to what makes me… Read More »Spiritual Direction: What Makes Me Unique?
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?
A man talking about what it means for a woman to give birth? This seems like a topic about which women need to speak. After all, biological males can’t get pregnant and carry a fetus to term and give birth. At the same time, there are some things I’ve observed… Read More »Giving Birth to God
You’ve learned how to meditate. You have a practice of prayer. But what comes next? What is growing deeper mean in terms of spirituality? Join me in exploring growth and integration of the spiritual dimension of your life.
