Spiritual Growth
This category contains creative writing about personal growth and spiritual practices, in articles, essays, fiction and poetry.
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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.
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How to Feed a Hungry Soul
When was the last time you were intentional about feeding your soul? Did you ever feel like you have let your spiritual growth fall by the wayside while…
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What Does Silence Sound Like?
What does silence sound like? I know that seems like an oxymoron, and when I say how important it is for me to take time to “listen to…
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Being a Crone Isn’t a Career Choice
I never thought I would want to grow up to be a crone, but then I realized it isn't a career choice. Much like the body I live…
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How to take a Personal Retreat
A retreat helps us get apart from all the noise in daily life, chatter from people around us, news, and the call of responsibilities that never end so…
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How to Adapt Spiritual Practices as We Age
Explore how spirituality evolves with age in our deep dive into 'soul food' for the spirit. Uncover the role of traditions, nature, and personal growth paths in feeding…
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ARE YOU A DRIFTER OR A PILGRIM?
Most of my life I have been a drifter but not in the sense of a pilgrim who walks the Camino. My drifting has been both an inner…
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How to Have Gratitude When Life is Difficult
Gratitude is a transformative gift. It turns what we fear and want to run away from into something we can embrace and hold with pride.
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Do You Believe in God?
Do you believe in God? And do you practice that belief in some form of traditional religion? Or, like many, do you struggle with matters of faith?Let me…
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Finding Peace in the Darkness Before Dawn
Today, I'm excited to explore a lesser-known but profoundly nourishing spiritual practice: embracing the tranquility of the darkness before dawn
