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What We're About
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Spiritual Direction Blog
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October 10, 2025
Scott McRae
A Time of Hospice and Hope

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…

Scott McRae
November 14, 2025

Our Sacred Life Community is Launching!

Scott McRae
November 14, 2025

The sacred is always blooming. Something sacred is growing in and around you…

Scott McRae
November 7, 2025

Henri Nouwen: Shifting from Absurd to Obedient

Scott McRae
November 7, 2025

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…

Scott McRae
October 31, 2025

How I Start My Day

Scott McRae
October 31, 2025

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…

Scott McRae
October 24, 2025

Unplugged & Realigned: Finding Wholeness Within

Scott McRae
October 24, 2025

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…

Scott McRae
October 10, 2025

A Time of Hospice and Hope

Scott McRae
October 10, 2025

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…

Scott McRae
September 30, 2025

Are you scanning for synchronicities?

Scott McRae
September 30, 2025

Synchronicities subtle but powerful, Divine signals that open us to fresh perspectives, unexpected guidance, and surprising resources…

Scott McRae
September 26, 2025

Remember the Sabbath

Scott McRae
September 26, 2025

Remember the Sabbath—and in doing so, remember and embrace what makes life truly holy…

Scott McRae
September 12, 2025

Are You Driving in the Wrong Gear?

Scott McRae
September 12, 2025

So often, we move through our days in the wrong gear—straining, forcing, grinding away—without realizing there’s another way to move forward…

Scott McRae
September 5, 2025

The Sacred Dance of Feminine and Masculine: An Enneagram Offering

Scott McRae
September 5, 2025

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…

Scott McRae
August 22, 2025

Can You Shine in Shadowy Times?

Scott McRae
August 22, 2025

“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?

Scott McRae
August 14, 2025

Turning Down the Noise, Turning Up the Wisdom

Scott McRae
August 14, 2025

Spiritual practices turn down the chatter and open our inner ears to the voice of the soul…

Scott McRae
August 1, 2025

Do You Own Your Life?

Scott McRae
August 1, 2025

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…

Scott McRae
July 25, 2025

Finding Yourself in the Enneagram

Scott McRae
July 25, 2025

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!

Scott McRae
July 11, 2025

Foregrounding the Sacred: A Powerful Shift of Perception

Scott McRae
July 11, 2025

One of the most subtle yet powerful spiritual movements we can make is to shift what occupies the foreground of our awareness…

Scott McRae
July 4, 2025

Listening to the Living Wisdom of the Dead

Scott McRae
July 4, 2025

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?

Scott McRae
June 20, 2025

Are You Relying on False Groundings?

Scott McRae
June 20, 2025

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...

Scott McRae
June 13, 2025

Little Letting-Go’s. Big Changes.

Scott McRae
June 13, 2025

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…

Scott McRae
June 5, 2025

Faith. Hope. Love. Do they Mean Anything Anymore?

Scott McRae
June 5, 2025

They roll off the tongue so easily that we sometimes forget to stop and capture their deep significance…

Scott McRae
May 23, 2025

Why Is the Present Moment So Potent?

Scott McRae
May 23, 2025

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…

Scott McRae
May 15, 2025

Your Serenity is Closer Than You Think

Scott McRae
May 15, 2025

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…

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