Spiritual Growth
This category contains creative writing about personal growth and spiritual practices, in articles, essays, fiction and poetry.
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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
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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…
