Archive for February, 2010

What is it that sustains and motivates us as we offer ourselves to the world by volunteering? Can the very act of volunteering be a means of transformation in our lives? Questions that have haunted me as I watch so many people and even myself, give of our time, talent and treasure to causes that are need and dear to our hearts. [Continue]

So long as we're stuck in the 'me-centered' universe of adulthood, challenges and adversity will continue to appear to us to be focused on us (because that's where our unconscious focus lies, and that's the perspective from which we view everything that happens around us). [Continue]

This week’s entry from Jack offers insight into the power and process of connecting to our heritage. How do our genetics and our social history have bearing on our present life? What can tapping in to this innate resource pool do for us as we navigate our day-to-day relationships? [Continue]

Butch Hovis finds hope in St. John of the Cross’ Dark Night not only for spiritual growth, but also for coming to terms with sometimes baffling challenges that come with daily living. What do you do when denominations like “the American People,” “true believers,” and such are held up against what you may think, believe, or do? Do you [Continue]

Examine the state of your spiritual life and find out what medical experts have to say about spirituality. Discover how Chloe’s M&M’s can help and check out what’s in your spiritual pantry. [Continue]

Below is an excerpt from Rabbi Ed's award-winning book, Conquer Prostate Cancer: How Medicine, Faith, Love and Sex Can Renew Your Life. With the exception of the last paragraph this is taken from the beginning of Chapter 11: "When Medicine Meets Faith." This affirms that, more often than we may acknowledge, our prayers for healing are answered [Continue]

Need a getaway? Can’t afford the time or expense of travel? This week’s column borrows a technique from guided imagery or meditation to cultivate an individual resource for relaxation and spiritual growth. You’ll find helpful suggestions for how to create your own inner landscapes, and clues as to what makes these tools of the imagination [Continue]

A close friend of mine is in her twelfth year of cancer and facing the challenges of old age, too. I called to check in on her and listened for the next half hour as she described her situation and challenges. Her pain and frustration poured out of her mouth. Compassionate hearing is both a vital need during challenges and a valuable gift that we [Continue]

Driving along the road with my usual attitude of “stay out of my way,” a complete stranger stopped me to tell me how great I looked. The power of affirmation, so powerful it can change our appearance. [Continue]

On some level, due to the ever-changing nature of life, we are always in some stage of grief. Whether disappointed with results and feeling the loss (or fearing the loss) of a dream, or healing from the loss of a relationship, a job, or the loss experienced in any other major life transition, grieving seems to be part of a natural cycle of growth [Continue]