Spiritual Growth
This category contains creative writing about personal growth and spiritual practices, in articles, essays, fiction and poetry.
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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
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Listening as a Spiritual Practice
We engage in many daily activities that would fall under the label of spiritual practice...But have you considered listening as one too?
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How to Feed A Hungry Soul
Are you hungry? Not in your belly, but in your soul? Soul hunger is a real thing! And chocolate isn't the best answer.As a soul care advocate, I…
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Aging and Spirituality, the Pilgrimage Within
Aging and a growing interest in spirituality seem to go hand in hand. Looking at aging as a pilgrimage, here are some questions to ask yourself.
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Introvert or Extrovert and Spirituality
How does your personality influence your spirituality? A look at the importance of embracing yourself just the way you are, whether that is introvert, extrovert ,or ambivert.
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How Do Animals Bring Spiritual Growth
Do you have a dog or cat? Or perhaps another critter that is part of your family? (No I am not talking about spouses!). As I sit here…
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Embracing Wrinkles as Maps of Wisdom
I wonder if wrinkles are more than just signs of aging but also maps of our spiritual pilgrimage. Every line on our faces represents a significant moment in…
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Heartfelt Communication: Listening Beyond the Surface
To have heartfelt communication, it is necessary to listen below the surface, embrace silence in a conversation, and be patient. Growing up there was a commandment in my…
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The Power of Silence:
In a world filled with noise and constant chatter, have you ever considered the power of silence?There is no getting around it: humans as a whole are not…
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What is the Meaning and Purpose of Life
Meaning and purpose have to be more than a satisfying and lucrative job. How does my life intertwine with diversity, with strangers, with the Divine?
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The Joy of Gratitude: Simple Ways of Giving Thanks
The joy of gratitude is an acquired joy that comes with practice. I was taught as a very young child to say “thank you” and most of the…
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How Old Do You Have to Be to Become a Crone
Well, if there isn’t a specific age for crones and no certification from an institution of higher learning, and when you look in the mirror you aren’t looking…
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How Can We Entertain Our Feelings of Grief?
We have an energy crisis, and I am not referring to an oil shortage. I am thinking about all the energy it takes to keep the doors and…
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What is the Meaning of Reflective Practice
Reflective practice is the art of thinking in a way that not only brings a deeper understanding of an issue but, more importantly, fosters real change in our…
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Why Is It So Hard To Pray When Someone Asks
Why is it so hard to pray when someone asks? What is it that makes prayer something that many people do in private but shy away from if…
