Spiritual Growth Blog
In times when human culture feels disordered, the natural world becomes a steady teacher and stabilizer…
Where does my soul turn for steadying and support when human systems falter? One consistent answer across the wisdom traditions: call upon the non-human allies of the spiritual world…
Our world is notifying us from all directions that our human perspectives are outdated, that we need to step into a truly new age. As a species, we are seriously overdue for a consciousness software update…
The spiritual life is not opposed to progress. It simply doesn’t make progress the goal…
At this time of year, our sacred traditions invite us to attend to the gift of the Sacred—not only through bright lights and familiar songs, but also through a quiet, steady presence that offers assurance and peace to the heart…
We learn a lot from our teachers in life—and sometimes, those teachers have four legs, fur, and a tail that never stops wagging…
Our spiritual traditions know that descent is the domain of the soul. It’s also where depth, clarity, and new beginnings take root and form…
I have found this to be an undeniable truth: spiritual alignment protects us from overwhelm and guides us back into presence. And so much the better if we have other people whose presence helps us come back to our own presence…
One of Henri’s enduring themes was the tension between living in a state of overwhelm and rushing on the one hand, and a spiritual, contemplative state on the other. He knew both realities intimately. And, being well-versed in Latin, he offered a striking contrast between two words that capture these states of being…
The anchor of my spiritual life is a morning practice. I share this not so you’ll copy it step for step, but so you might reflect on what could be meaningful for you as you begin your own day with intention…
When we live by the rhythms of the soul, we come to see that stillness, rest, and even emptiness are not absence—but presence in another, surprisingly dynamic, form…
While the times we live in are unsettling, they’re also clarifying. I’ve seen for myself how many patients who enter hospice also enter a time when what matters most comes sharply into focus…
Synchronicities subtle but powerful, Divine signals that open us to fresh perspectives, unexpected guidance, and surprising resources…
So often, we move through our days in the wrong gear—straining, forcing, grinding away—without realizing there’s another way to move forward…
At the heart of our spiritual wholeness are two essential energies—the Sacred Feminine and the Redeemed Masculine. These aren’t abstract concepts; they are living energies within all of us that shape the way we love, lead, create, and connect…
“Arise, shine, for your light has come.” As I sat with the passage, a question rose up for me: What does it mean for me to shine in a troubled world?
Spiritual practices turn down the chatter and open our inner ears to the voice of the soul…
It’s a strange thing to think about whether or not we own our lives. We may own a car, a house, but to own our life is about something different and deeper…
Here's a concise rundown of the attributes of the nine Enneagram types. I describe the primary struggle and the path to health and fulfillment for each type, accompanied by fun parallels with some of our favorite animals!
One of the most subtle yet powerful spiritual movements we can make is to shift what occupies the foreground of our awareness…
As you reflect on the spiritual mentors that you cherish—whether living or dead—what are they inviting you to remember? What are they calling you toward?
In true grounding, we remember that we are not alone, that we are held by something larger than ourselves. This connection brings both assurance and guidance, helping us navigate life’s anxieties with greater clarity and resilience...
Turning the wheel of a ship by just 1° leads to a completely different destination. Small inner shifts, repeated over time, can profoundly reshape the direction of our lives…
They roll off the tongue so easily that we sometimes forget to stop and capture their deep significance…
I’ve come to see that the present moment is far more than just a peaceful resting place. It’s a powerful threshold, a living portal that opens us to deeper wisdom, richer feeling, and more meaningful action…
When we remember that we are spiritual beings having a human experience, serenity stops being a goal and becomes a return—a homecoming. As spiritual beings, peace is our birthright…
Emptiness is not something most of us seek out. In fact, we avoid it by filling our spare moments with noise, tasks, or distractions. Yet, in my own journey, I've found that the discomfort of emptiness can be the very space where something deeper is born…
As I opened up a book during my morning centering time, I yawned, feeling that kind of waking-up morning tiredness where we are slowly emerging into a new day. It was fitting that my reading for the day was on the theme of tiredness…
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