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August 2022

August 01, 2022

What is Interspirituality?

What is interspirituality? I’ve studied the pioneers in this field, including Brother Wayne Teasdale (a...

July 2022

July 25, 2022

Spiritually Interdependent

‘Spiritually independent.’ That’s what a man called himself in response to my article about dropping...

July 21, 2022

Being ‘Not Religious’ Throws the Baby Out With the Bathwater

I was proudly ‘spiritual but not religious’ for twenty years. Here’s why I stopped calling...

July 14, 2022

The Essence of Raja Yoga (Ashtanga)

Raja means king or emperor. In the cultural context of ancient India, being king or...

July 12, 2022

The Essence of Gnana Yoga

The word Gnana (sometimes spelled Jnana) means wisdom or knowledge. Gnana Yoga is the path...

June 2022

June 30, 2022

Reading as a Spiritual Practice

Reading has fueled my spiritual life. Here’s how my approach has changed over time.

June 23, 2022

Seven Metaphors to Help You Create Moments of Peace

Using metaphors to tap into your reservoirs of knowledge and experience will help you create...

June 20, 2022

Creating Moments of Peace

Looking for inner peace? These three principles may help.

May 2022

May 16, 2022

Cultivating Rage Probably Goes Against the Teachings of Your Tradition

The us vs. them paradigm is spreading and rage is being cultivated across the board…...

August 2018

August 15, 2018

Love and World Peace

Nurturing a mature type of selfless love can pave the path to world peace.

July 2018

July 31, 2018

Pitfalls on the Spiritual Path

The spiritual path can be beautiful and uplifting but there are also pitfalls one must...

July 25, 2018

Motivation is the Key to Meditation

If you’ve ever said that you don’t have time to meditate, read this.

July 17, 2018

Stress: Know Thy Frenemy

To get a better understanding of the causes and effects of stress, read this comprehensive...

July 10, 2018

Prepare Your Mind for Meditation with Concentration

In order to reach the meditative state, one must prepare the mind with concentration exercises.

July 06, 2018

Giving a Constructive Critique

Constructive critiques are future-oriented. Here are two simple guidelines if you are asked to give...

July 03, 2018

Contemplative Faith

The contemplative approach to faith is for intellectual adherents who often feel like they don’t...

June 2018

June 23, 2018

Two Traps on the Meditative Path

Meditation is a great practice that has many benefits. Nevertheless, it's important to be aware...

June 16, 2018

The Spiritual Foundation of Yoga

This column explains the fundamental elements of yoga for people who are interested in the...

May 2018

May 26, 2018

What Does ‘Speak from the Heart’ Mean?

It’s a common expression that is used all the time, especially in spiritual circles, but...

May 17, 2018

Harmony is an Art Form

If we want to create social harmony, we must approach the task like an art...

May 14, 2018

The Experiences of Faith and Spirituality

Whether you are religious or spiritual but not religious, personal experiences provide the most direct...

May 10, 2018

Spirituality and the Intellectual Struggle

Many spiritual and religious movements discourage intellectual pursuits, but the struggle seems to be an...

May 03, 2018

Should Spiritual Writings be Critical of Spirituality?

Spiritual writings often criticize the world, but (we) spiritual teachers could probably learn a thing...

April 2018

April 23, 2018

The Practical Psychology of the Chakra System

You don’t need to believe that human beings look like traffic lights in order to...

April 19, 2018

The Spiritual Paths of Oneness and Goodness

If experience is at the heart of every religion, then the paths of Oneness and...

March 2018

March 28, 2018

Spiritual Discernment

Whether you are investing your time, money, or energy in a spiritual practice or teacher,...

March 16, 2018

Belonging to a Spiritual Group

The spiritual path is a lonely one. Belonging to a group can be a great...

February 2018

February 20, 2018

Direct Perception of Spirit

All of the world’s spiritual traditions have devised methods for direct perception of Spirit. Nothing...

February 18, 2018

What Meditation Cannot Do For You

Meditation can help but there are limits. Here are three things that meditation cannot do...

February 09, 2018

You Are Probably Wrong About Meditation

Three common misconceptions surround the practice of meditation and even people who have been practicing...

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