Tag: faith
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We
What if happiness doesn’t come from focusing more on yourself, but less? A reflection on ego, community, service, and the surprising peace found in “we.”
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Morning Rituals for Spiritual Abundance
Morning rituals to take care of your presence so you can then take care of everything else.
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Reframing Success: Why Humility Matters
Success is not incongruent with humility. In fact, humility is important for sustained success.
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From Pleasure to Contentment: The Discipline Shift
A scatter-brained adhd mom realizing the value of discipline in a spiritual life.
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From Blog to Podcast: My Unexpected Journey
My 1st week blogging was a spiritual whiplash that left me breathless. Even if the results fell flat, the journey was so amazing, it’s all I needed.
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The Desert of Ego: Finding Connection
The temptations of the ego aren’t always temptations of the flesh. This piece explores more subtle ego temptations that can repeatedly block us from the message the ego is trying to give in the first place.
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Finding Security: Ego vs. Spirit
An essay discussing what the ‘ego’ is in basic terms and how claiming it is as your entire identity without also identifying in the mystery of your spirit, leads to more frustration and insecurity.
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Religion vs Spirituality: Understanding the Nuances
What is the difference between religion and spirituality? This conceptual deep dive gives clarity, insight and core strengths of both avenues towards the divine.
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Discovering Truth Beyond the Lies I Told Myself
A reflection on facing the truth and the cleansing, sometimes harsh, but interconnected clarity that the truth brings. Psychology behind why we lie to ourselves and the process of facing reality, realizing it’s better than ferociously working to keep your reality safe.
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Teresa of Ávila: Pioneer of Mystic Reform
Teresa of Avila was an impressive Carmelite nun who experienced spirituality in exciting ways that are still relevant today.