How Can I Discern God’s Will for My Life? What is God’s Will? People often come to me because they’re in the midst of a major change in their life—a birth, a career decision, a life-stage, a time of loss and grief—and need to find their way to what’s next. Others come to me [...]
Exploring Meditation: A Guide to Different Types and Starting a Practice I will never forget learning to meditate with my family at age twelve. It was the early to mid-1970s, and Transcendental Meditation (TM) was sweeping the U. S., and I remember my dad took my brother, Chris, and me to the local YMCA [...]
The Power of the Present Moment Picture this: you're sitting in a quiet corner of your home, the soft glow of candlelight casting a gentle warmth upon your surroundings. You close your eyes and take a deep breath, allowing yourself to sink into the stillness of the moment. In that sacred pause, you feel [...]
What is Prayer, and (How) Does it Work? Prayer is one of humanity's most profound and universal practices. Across cultures, religions, and belief systems, prayer plays a significant role in connecting people with a power greater than themselves. But what is prayer, and how does it function? Communication in Many Forms At its core, [...]
Choose Your Own Concept of God: A Personal Journey of Faith In the realm of spirituality and religion, the concept of some sort of god is the nucleus around which a belief system orbits. But the world is a diverse place where cultures collide and perspectives intersect, so the idea of God is often [...]
Trauma, Spirituality, and Transformation Trauma can leave indelible marks on our lives, affecting our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. But many people find solace and healing through integrating spirituality into their recovery from trauma. In this post, we’ll explore the intersection of spirituality and trauma recovery and delve into the ways spiritual practices can [...]
How Can I Develop a Daily Spiritual Practice? Developing a daily spiritual practice can be a meaningful and transformative step in your journey. It can help you connect with the sacred within you, cultivate mindfulness, and find a sense of purpose and peace. Here's an outline to guide you in creating a daily spiritual [...]
How Do I Find a Spiritual Director or Spiritual Companion? Finding a spiritual companion is a personal and often profound decision. If you’re reading this post, you may already be asking the question of whether you need one. I first sought out a spiritual companion when I was living in Colorado. It was 2010, [...]
Spirituality in Recovery Recovery has given me a spiritual life. Although I grew up participating in a local Christian congregation and have fond memories of that experience, I wouldn’t say I developed a spirituality until later, after I got sober. This experience is common for people in recovery. It's true that recovery is multifaceted [...]
Spiritual companionship, also called spiritual direction, is when a trained, experienced person listens deeply to someone’s story with the intention to hear, feel, and attend to what is most authentic and sacred within them. It can involve times of silence as well as speaking, and can engage our physical selves, the imagination and the [...]
