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September 2018

September 08, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: Where is Spiritual Life Taking Us?

Where is Spiritual Life Taking Us? One of the things I love about my work...

September 01, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: The Spiritual Life of Work

The Spiritual Life of Work I live in a society which believes in the value...

August 2018

August 25, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: Sharing What We Have

Sharing What We Have Generosity is sharing what we have. We might assume generosity is...

August 18, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: Waking Up Every Morning

Waking Up Every Morning A spiritual discipline I have practiced longer than I can remember...

August 11, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: Our Strength is in Our Struggle

Our Strength is in Our Struggle We all experience times, moments or days or longer,...

August 04, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: Asking Questions Out Loud

Asking Questions Out Loud Asking questions out loud was not particularly encouraged when I was...

July 2018

July 28, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: Living Into Sacred Mystery

Living Into Sacred Mystery The mysteries we know do not prepare us to live into...

July 21, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: Recognizing There is More

Recognizing There is More We stand on a beach looking out over the expanse of...

July 14, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: When Things Spin Out of Control

When Things Spin Out of Control It can be easy to feel like the world...

July 07, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: The Spiritual Practice of Humor

The Spiritual Practice of Humor We live in a time of tension and conflict, arguing...

June 2018

June 30, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: Independence, Codependency, Interdependence?

Independence, Codependency, Interdependence? We value independence. It is something we demonstrate, fight to defend, and...

June 23, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: When Spiritual Life Feels Broken

When Spiritual Life Feels Broken I believe spiritual practices can be windows into spiritual life....

June 16, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: What are Our Metaphors for Spiritual Life?

What are Our Metaphors for Spiritual Life? Do you have any chosen metaphors for spiritual...

June 09, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: Spiritual Life is Not About Being Responsible

Spiritual Life is Not About Being Responsible I know people who seem to think spiritual...

June 02, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: The Power of Anticipation

The Power of Anticipation Do you believe in the power of anticipation? Some people approach...

May 2018

May 26, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: A Weekend for Remembering

A Weekend for Remembering This is a weekend for remembering and reflecting on how we...

May 24, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: A Spiritual Journey to San Diego

A Spiritual Journey to San Diego Two Wednesdays each month I take a spiritual journey...

May 19, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: Lighting the Fire of Inspiration

The Fire of Inspiration How do we practice lighting the fire of inspiration? There are...

May 17, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: How Are We Practicing Ramadan?

How Are We Practicing Ramadan? Islam is not the religious background which has shaped me....

May 12, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: The Power of Remembering and Forgetting

The Power of Remembering and Forgetting We spend our lives remembering and forgetting. Some of...

May 05, 2018

Practices from the Inside Out: The Power of Spiritual Discipline

The Power of Spiritual Discipline Our culture is based in the power of discipline. Deep...

April 2018

April 28, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: Practicing the Power of Reflection

Practicing the Power of Reflection I have practiced the power of reflection the longest by...

April 21, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: What Sparks Our Spiritual Curiosity?

What Sparks Our Spiritual Curiosity? I believe in the power of practicing spiritual curiosity. Quite...

April 14, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: The Spiritual Life of Trees

The Spiritual Life of Trees I live in a place where many people seem to...

April 07, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: How We Practice Community

How We Practice Community We all thirst for community, yet we each practice community in...

March 2018

March 31, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: What to Do When We Hit the Wall

What to Do When We Hit the Wall How often have you hit the wall...

March 29, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: When Easter Comes on April Fool’s Day

When Easter Comes on April Fool's Day This is an exciting time of year because...

March 24, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: On Matters of Life and Death

On Matters of Life and Death We know something is important when it is a...

March 17, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: What is Saint Patrick’s Day All About?

What is Saint Patrick's Day All About? Why do we celebrate Saint Patrick's Day? Is...

March 15, 2018

Practices From the Inside Out: Tapping the Power of Revelry

Tapping the Power of Revelry I believe in the power of revelry. Some of us...