Ten Common Pitfalls of Spiritual Practice

With all the helpful information on what and how to practice, developing spiritually seems straightforward and easily achieved when in actuality it is not. There comes a time when one must go beyond what some refer to as a secular spirituality; feeling better about oneself and getting what one wants in life. If one does […]

Six Indications Your Spiritual Community is Right for You

All members of the community identify with the stated religious or spiritual tradition or approach, and share in the same degree of broad-mindedness regarding its theology, practice, etc. Gatherings are understood to be a time for everyone to practice their tradition’s interpersonal ethics, e.g. virtue, right action, being. Conflicts, while inevitable do not divide members, […]

Ten Ways to Use Prayer

Resist praying when you want something from God. Have faith God already knows what you want and need, and it will come your way when the time is right. Pray repetitively those prayers that touch your spirit. Mantras, chants, aphorisms, poetry, all words of beauty and truth will do. Because it is a better thing […]