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What We're About
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Spiritual Direction Blog
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What Is Spiritual Direction?
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Scott McRae
May 8, 2026

Coming Alive Draws Us into the Deep

Scott McRae
May 8, 2026

The soul depth we've been avoiding turns out to be a wellspring, an upwelling of Spirit that lightens us from within, further releasing us from egoic fear, and guiding us into a more expansive life…

Scott McRae
May 1, 2026

Coming Alive Starts by Letting Go

Scott McRae
May 1, 2026

We've been so busy asking what's expected of us, what we should be doing, what others need - that we've lost track of the deeper pulse of our own life…

Scott McRae
April 24, 2026

Rediscovering Jesus: The Metacognitive Mystic

Scott McRae
April 24, 2026

As we continue our exploration of metacognition - the capacity to observe, reflect on, and transform our own thinking - we find a surprising and illuminating companion in Jesus...

Scott McRae
April 17, 2026

Metacognition: The 3 Signs of a New Mind

Scott McRae
April 17, 2026

There is a powerful shift that can happen within us. It’s easy to miss because it’s subtle and requires some intention. It’s the moment we step out of our thoughts and begin to notice them…

Scott McRae
April 10, 2026

Living Between Worlds: Navigating the Great Unraveling and Emergence

Scott McRae
April 10, 2026

In their recent article, “Three Earths: A Way of Understanding Our Present Moment,” Ai-jen Poo and Lorella Praeli suggest that we are living in a world with multiple realities playing out, what they call three “Earths.” Their insight gives language to something many of us are already sensing. We are living between worlds…

Scott McRae
April 2, 2026

The Five Emotions We Love to Hate

Scott McRae
April 2, 2026

We are subtly taught that these feelings signal weakness or failure. But as spiritual beings, we are invited into a different posture…

Scott McRae
March 27, 2026

Below the Speed of Habit

Scott McRae
March 27, 2026

The next time you notice yourself rushing - body tight, mind spinning - I invite you to experiment: Take a breath. Downshift. Slip just below “the speed of habit”…

Scott McRae
March 13, 2026

Flowing With Sacred Currents: The Ordinary Magic of Synchronicities

Scott McRae
March 13, 2026

Synchronicities are taps from the Divine, subtle but unmistakable signals that open us to fresh perspectives, unexpected guidance, and surprising resources…

Scott McRae
March 6, 2026

The Unopened Gifts in Our Subconscious

Scott McRae
March 6, 2026

There may be unopened gifts waiting patiently in the back closet of your being. You may discover that what once lived in the shadows is quietly guiding you toward a fuller and freer version of yourself…

Scott McRae
February 27, 2026

Doing Hard Things

Scott McRae
February 27, 2026

When the “why” is strong enough, the “how” becomes possible…

Scott McRae
February 20, 2026

Lessons from the Tao When Overdrawn & Overwhelmed

Scott McRae
February 20, 2026

The Tao Te Ching is a manual for balanced living that supports sacred being. Here are some ways the Tao suggests we nurture and expand our inner resources…

Scott McRae
February 13, 2026

Embodied Safety: The Missing Link in Growth and Spiritual Life

Scott McRae
February 13, 2026

We often try to think our way into peace and wellbeing. We search for the right insight, the right practice, the right next step. Meanwhile, the body is already waiting - quietly, faithfully - to lead us somewhere deeper…

Scott McRae
February 6, 2026

Relying on the Nurture Within

Scott McRae
February 6, 2026

The power of the body, the peace of the heart, the mind’s access to purpose. When we tend all three of these, something in us awakens…

Scott McRae
January 30, 2026

Relying on the Nurture of Nature

Scott McRae
January 30, 2026

In times when human culture feels disordered, the natural world becomes a steady teacher and stabilizer…

Scott McRae
January 23, 2026

Relying on the Nurture of Angels

Scott McRae
January 23, 2026

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…

Scott McRae
January 9, 2026

A New heart for a New Age - Updating our Inner Systems

Scott McRae
January 9, 2026

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…

Scott McRae
January 2, 2026

The Strange Way to a Soulful Life

Scott McRae
January 2, 2026

The spiritual life is not opposed to progress. It simply doesn’t make progress the goal…

Scott McRae
December 19, 2025

Happy Holidays! The Gifts of Incarnation & Light

Scott McRae
December 19, 2025

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…

Scott McRae
December 12, 2025

5 Lessons from Fergus the Dog

Scott McRae
December 12, 2025

We learn a lot from our teachers in life—and sometimes, those teachers have four legs, fur, and a tail that never stops wagging…

Scott McRae
November 26, 2025

When the World Descends, the Soul Arises

Scott McRae
November 26, 2025

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…

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