Spiritual Growth
This category contains creative writing about personal growth and spiritual practices, in articles, essays, fiction and poetry.
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Walking away from religion
Walking away from faith isn’t failure—it can be wisdom. Explore how aging brings authenticity, freedom, and new ways of finding the sacred.
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Finding Sacred in Everyday Life
What if we’ve been looking for the sacred in everyday life in all the wrong places? We’re often taught to expect holiness in stained glass and silence, in…
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Gardening as a Teacher of Prayer–The Rhythm of Planting, Pruning, and Waiting
Gardening as a Teacher of Prayer--The Rhythm of Planting, Pruning, and ... Suppose prayer isn’t something you say at all. Suppose it’s something you grow — quietly, stubbornly,…
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Prayer – How Does It Change With Age?
Some mornings, I sit with my hands wrapped around a mug of tea and realize I haven’t spoken a single word. Not to another soul. Not even in…
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Mind Reading – Did You Ever Wish For It?
When I have difficulty understanding someone, I have thought that if I knew mind reading, I would be able to understand better.
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Finding God Beyond Church
What happens when we let go of religious 'shoulds' and find spirituality in places other than church?
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The Death of To-Do Lists: Are Your Goals Killing Your Soul?
Are your goals a source of unrest? Are to-do lists killing your soul even as you check little boxes and measure your steps, pounds, or bank balance?The Tyranny…
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When Doubt Becomes Divine
Is spiritual doubt a crisis of faith or a doorway to more profound belief? For many aging believers, religious uncertainty becomes more common – and surprisingly more enriching.
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When to Explore, When to Persist on Your Spiritual Path
There are two approaches to a spiritual path. When to explore and when to persist are the challenging questions.
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The Sound of Silence: Reflections on What Lies Beyond Death
Have you ever experienced a moment so quiet you could hear your own heartbeat? When my father passed away, I discovered a special kind of silence in his…
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A Retreat That Became a Pilgrimage
Have you ever longed for a retreat but found yourself facing obstacles at every turn? What if the perfect retreat setting was hiding in plain sight, nestled within…
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What is Your Spiritual APGAR score?
Do you know what your spiritual APGAR score is? Is it possible to determine how fully alive you are spiritually in the same way babies are evaluated at…
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Embracing Mystery: Beyond Labels in Spiritual Connection
Why move beyond labels to find a name for God? Here we look at some of the well known names for God and learn why sometimes it is…
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The Art of Waiting-A Spiritual Practice
Waiting can be more than foot tapping and annoyance. Waiting is an opportunity to nourish the soul and strengthen us for what is ahead.
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Passion or Calling?
Is it passion or calling that drives us forward with the choices we make in life? This article explores the differences and similarities.
