When life becomes difficult, what get’s you through? There are times when all of us face difficulties in life. Many of our difficulties are related to loss: the death of loved ones, the ending of a significant relationship, unemployment, financial failure, or the loss of our health. When faced with… Read More »This Is the Day
What does it mean to find happiness in life? As I scanned the headlines of a news service I use on my smart phone, I saw a number of articles on the pursuit of happiness. Like this one from Quartz (http://tinyurl.com/jqcqvy8), such articles explain that direct attempts to find happiness… Read More »Finding Happiness
Inspiration and spiritual growth can come from many sources, often from the unexpected. Have you been inspired by someone you least expected? The religious landscape of the United States is changing. The Pew Research Institute has found that over 20% of people in the United States describe themselves as having… Read More »The Patron Saint of the “Nones”
When faced with a major transition in life, how do you decide which way to go? Sometimes, it’s difficult to know which path to follow in life. There are those who believe that God has a perfect plan for us to follow. Our job is to discern God’s will for… Read More »Decisions
Have you considered your role in bringing peace on Earth? The stream of news continues unbroken: the ravages of war continue to tear apart Syria and South Sudan. People live with unrelenting oppression in North Korea and Iran. In many parts of the world, children die from hunger and starvation.… Read More »Peace in the World; Peace in Our Lives
Have there been times of the day or settings that have drawn you to be more focused and centered? How does that relate to spiritual practice? Another day begins. After pouring a cup of coffee, making my way to a familiar spot in my home, and lighting a candle near… Read More »Spiritual Practice
Many people draw inspiration for their lives from art. What are some of the images which have inspired you? Among the ancient Christian spiritual practices is to sit in silent meditation, while gazing on a stylized artistic image known as an icon. Still prevalent in Eastern Christianity today, icons are… Read More »Praying with Icons
Is there something that’s part of your day, a small routine or ritual, that helps you to be more centered and focused? We often think of spiritual practice in terms of meditation, prayer, walking a labyrinth, or other activities that have an obvious foundation in a spiritual tradition. But spiritual… Read More »A Mid-Day Pause
