“Be yourself. But, not like that.” The messages we receive from others are confusing. In this video, I talk about being our true selves and the way deep spiritual practice enables us to live consonantly with our inner selves. The following is a text version of this blog. This isn’t… Read More »Three Steps To Being Our True Self
It’s a myth. Spiritual and religious teachers convey that spiritual practices like meditation, prayer, and contemplation are easy. While the techniques are easy, the practice can be challenging. It’s time to bust the myth and address the realities of spiritual practice. The following is a text version of this blog:… Read More »The Unspoken Myth of Spiritual Practice
A faith community: a group of people who shares our vision for life, our values, our beliefs, and our passions. What happens when it’s lost? Living without a community of people who share our deeper spiritual stirrings is an isolating experience. The following is a text version of this blog.… Read More »The Lost Community
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
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?
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?
Healing: people often associate it with prayer and other spiritual practices. In the context of spiritual and contemplative practices, what does healing mean? Today, I’m exploring healing while sharing my own experience as well as the experiences of others. Perhaps this will give you insight into healing and spiritual practice… Read More »How Is Spiritual Practice Healing?
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
