The Orthodox Church commemorates today Prophet Zachariah. The Holy Prophet Zachariah was a priest and was married to Elizabeth, but they had no children. One day, during a church service, Archangel Gabriel appeared to him and told him that his wife would give birth to a son, whose name would…| Orthodox Times (en)
Integration, in the context of psychedelics, is typically defined as the process of making sense of psychedelic experiences and applying the insights contained therein to one’s everyday life. But how does this definition of integration apply to traumatic psychedelic experiences? For those unfortunate to undergo them, they can make immediate sense (in terms of why… The post What Does Integration Look Like for Traumatic Psychedelic Experiences? appeared first on Sam Woolfe.| Sam Woolfe
In addition to healing and connection, telling our stories helps us also make sense of our lives. The post We Each Have a Story | Excerpt from Dim Sum and Faith appeared first on Faithward.org.| Faithward.org
Houston VA's "Empowering the Spirit" program blends chaplain and nurse care to offer spiritual support, helping prevent Veteran suicide and fostering hope and healing.| VA News
Do Christians embrace the "spiritual but not religious" mindset? Should they claim "It's a relationship, not a religion." The gospel offers a different perspective on religion and spirituality that's worth considering.| Living Theologically
Lately, I've been captivated by the presence of angel numbers in my life. To me, they’re more than just numbers; they're messages from the Universe. Subtle synchronicities that are woven into the fabric of everyday life. I love the aesthetically pleasing way that their symmetry speaks to me, but more than that, I vibe with how deeply symbolic they are. Over the last couple of years, these signs have felt especially potent. As someone who’s highly intuitive and deeply connected to my feeli...| xoNecole
This year the Armenian Church liturgical calendar designates August 28 as the feast of St. Jeremiah: one of the major prophets of the Bible. His life straddled the 7th and 6th centuries before Christ—making him a contemporary of the Athenian lawgiver Solon. Jeremiah (whose name in Armenian is Երեմիա, or Yeremiya) received his prophetic calling Read More The post Jeremiah: The Prophet of Sorrow—and Hope appeared first on The Armenian Church.| The Armenian Church
Feasts venerating the Virgin Mary occupy an entire season in the church calendar, with a special day reserved to honor her parents. The Armenian Church styles her Sourp Asdvadzadzin: the “Holy Mother-of-God”—an almost cosmic title which has elicited reverent love from generations of Armenian Christians, and is honored as the name of many of our churches. In Read More The post The Grandparents of Jesus appeared first on The Armenian Church.| The Armenian Church
I work with Neil. Sometimes we walk together and talk. He can be really serious. You should see his Facebook posts about Trump. He is also hilarious,... Click Sunflowers and Gratitude to read whole article| Julie Leoni
As a poet, I often use the examen to remind myself to be fully present to what I’m experiencing, and to let those moments ferment and mature. The post How St. Ignatius’ Examen has shaped my poetry appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
Maybe if Catholics were to think of ourselves and conduct ourselves as God’s workers and drones, as holy bees within God’s holy hive, the world would benefit. The post Catholics: Act like God’s (worker) bees appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
Father Rolheiser’s approach helps us see celibacy not simply as an ascetic practice for the sake of denying ourselves but as intentional solidarity with the loneliest people in the world. The post Ronald Rolheiser on the spirituality of ‘sticking with it’ and priestly celibacy appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
For years, Burning Man felt like my spiritual homeland. But then something shifted. The illusion of unbridled freedom began to crack. A question broke through: Is this all there is? The post From Spectacle to Sacrament: How Burning Man led me into the Catholic Church appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
Julia Oseka was the youngest woman delegate at the Synod on Synodality in Rome—and held her own in conversations with patriarchs, cardinals, archbishops, bishops, priests, lay men and women theologians. The post Father James Martin on what he learned from the youngest woman at the Synod appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
In 'Hindu and Catholic, Priest and Scholar,' the Rev. Francis X. Clooney tells the story of his lifelong engagement in dialogue with the Hindu tradition—as a Jesuit priest. The post Review: A bridge between Christian and Hindu mysticism appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
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“Deprivation is for me what daffodils were for Wordsworth.” —Philip Larkin We lost Aela on a Saturday, mid-morning, four weeks ago. One minute she was running along the path we have walked a thousand times and the next she was gone. She was a puppy, four years old, and her last minutes on this planet—at least the ones before drowning—were spent leaping for a grouse she would never catch. Or not. Because we will never really know. She just vanished. When the clouds come down to to...| Brevity: A Journal of Concise Literary Nonfiction
Your worth isn’t in what you can do. This inspiring fable will remind you of the truth no seeker can afford to forget.| Not So Profound (beta)
The reputation of traditional organized religion has become so stained and tattered that we now commonly hear many people reject all religion, or describe themselves as “spiritual, but not religious.”... The post The Problem with Just “Being Spiritual” appeared first on BahaiTeachings.org.| - BahaiTeachings.org
The Baha’i teachings identify six essential elements for spiritual growth — the daily practices that will facilitate our spiritual development and can also be used in our search for meaning,... The post 6 Essential Elements for Spiritual Growth appeared first on BahaiTeachings.org.| - BahaiTeachings.org
My friend is a materialist—that is to say, he accepts as reality only that which can be perceived by the senses. Are you a materialist, too?| BahaiTeachings.org
Sometimes the call shows up quietly — like a whisper you can barely hear. It’s an idea you can’t shake, a vision that pops into your mind at random times, or a dream that keeps resurfacing no matter how many times you push it aside. Other times, it’s loud. It’s unmistakable. It hits like a […] The post If You’ve Heard the Call, It Means It’s Possible for You. But—Will You Answer? appeared first on The Women's Code.| The Women's Code
There was a time when I believed normal meant average. Predictable. Something you settled for when you couldn’t have something better. I thought normal was what happened to people who gave up on greatness.| The Women's Code
“And so [Anna] turned [Mary’s] bedroom into a sanctuary. . .”(Infancy Gospel of James 6:4) There are gospels that aren’t part of our Bible, what we call apocryphal books. These include the gospels of Mary, Judas, Thomas, etc. The story of Mary’s presentation in the Temple, which we celebrate on November 21, comes from the gospel of […] The post Create a private sanctuary—but don’t just stay there appeared first on U.S. Catholic.| U.S. Catholic
In this video, I emphasize the importance of making good career choices if you happen to have a mood disorder (or know someone who has one). I make four suggestions to guide your thinking as to job possibilities: jobs that involve helping others manage their emotions (counselor, therapist etc.) since you’ve likely had lots of […] The post Video #37-Good Career Matches for People with Mood Disorders first appeared on Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D..| Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D.
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Carter Phipps explores how psychedelics, postmodern values, and the reawakening of consciousness are reshaping the cultural landscape and laying the groundwork for an integral future. Arguing that we must embrace — and responsibly guide — the weirdness of this transitional moment, he calls for a worldview that integrates science, spirituality, and the deep interior dimensions of human experience. This post was originally published on Integral Life.| Integral Life
Two accomplished tantric practitioners — one from Kashmir Shaivism, the other from Tibetan Vajrayana — share their profound awakening stories and reveal how ancient consciousness technologies can accelerate the challenging transition from teal to turquoise awareness and beyond.| Integral Life
It's not just introverts who value and crave quiet. The post A Still, Small Voice appeared first on Susan Cain.| Susan Cain
An introvert in her solitude is not actually alone. The post No Solitude, No Revelation appeared first on Susan Cain.| Susan Cain
THE HANGED MAN The Hanged Man card depicts Odin, hanging on the great world tree Yggdrasil from Norse mythology, which has its branches in Asgard, the upperworld, its trunk in the middle realm or E…| Hearth Witchery
Tune in to uncover the transformative power you can claim when you know your own worth and reclaim your spiritual authority.| Terri Cole
Navigating Spiritual Awakening: Interview with Sohan Ko Being True To You senior coach Sohan Ko speaks with Shelly Honey about transformational experiences and spiritual awakening. BTTY: Thank you for taking the time to share with us Sohan! Can you introduce yourself to our readers? Sohan: My name is Sohan and I live in British Columbia in […] The post Navigating Spiritual Awakening: Interview with Sohan Ko appeared first on Being True To You.| Being True To You
Divinity must live within herself: Passions of rain, or moods in falling snow; Grievings in loneliness, or unsubdued Elations when the forest blooms; gusty Emotions on wet roads on autumn nights| Vox Populi
Explore Kazantzakis's reimagining of Christ as a mystic, navigating the duality of flesh and spirit. A journey of self-discovery awaits.| Traversing Tradition
KNIGHT OF CUPS The card depicts a serene knight on a calm white horse. He is the god Osiris. The Egyptians called him the Lord of Love and the Good Shepherd. He came to earth to show mankind how to live with law and morality, how to worship the Gods and grow grain. He ruled … Continue reading "This Week’s Reading (19 August 25)"| Hearth Witchery
Discover how to elevate your quality of life with a strong personal core—cultivating contentment, happiness, meaning, gratitude, and more.| GREGG VANOUREK
Christian Brothers Conference has released its latest Resource of the Month. The resource provides reflection questions and dialogue prompts to accompany the book “Praying Our Experiences,” written by Brother Joseph F. […] The post Guide to ‘Praying Our Experiences’ Now Available first appeared on RELAN.| RELAN
A Meditation on Abu Hamid al-Ghazali The post The Silence that Saved a Beloved Scholar appeared first on Islamic Horizons.| Islamic Horizons
How can churches make the most of the beginning of a new school year? Jason Gant shares that churches have a unique opportunity to engage families adjusting to new routines and demands as the school year begins. By aligning church activities with school schedules, churches can support families in building spiritual rhythms. Matching the school [...] The post Make the Most of the School Year Start with Families first appeared on Lewis Center for Church Leadership. The post Make the Most of the...| Lewis Center for Church Leadership
Psalms is a collection of 150 ancient Hebrew poems, songs, and prayers that come from different eras in Israel’s history. The Psalms contain several authors including David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, and other worship leaders. One third of the poems are anonymous.| Elev8
Recifest. com conact connects you to a global movement blending culture, innovation & sustainability. Discover Recifest’s impact worldwide.| Baddiehu
O my children, take heed and be patient, my loves, for that age will be Peerless, trust;be sure that day will never fail, my loves, for that dawn will be Peerless, wait.No dark will flood the…| the Book of Pain
My…tutelage with the mist began, in earnest, only after I loosened my soul and softened my piercing gaze. Until then my eyes did not allow me to see the magic of life around me. In time, however, I slowly came to understand that when approaching nature and spirit, one must enter these realms with a […]| Dojo Darelir, the School of Xenograg the Sorcerer
Explore gratitude in faith and mindset transformation to shift your perspective and embrace personal growth and faith.| Power of Positivity: Positive Thinking & Attitude
reflections on a magical time called the hour of anticipation| SONYA KASSAM
I was drenched in sweat from the August heat when I arrived at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., on the morning of the Feast of the Assumption. I wandered the maze of priceless art almost numbed by the sheer volume of beauty. But then I stumbled into Gallery 19 and saw it: Piero di […] The post An Ignatian Encounter at the Museum: The Visitation with St. Nicholas and St. Anthony Abbot appeared first on Jesuit Media Lab.| Jesuit Media Lab
A reflection on the power of the mystical as we celebrate a saint who wrote some of the most nuanced accounts of the spiritual life — and also was alleged to have levitated during prayer. The post “The Gate of Heaven is Everywhere”: An Ignatius Day Reflection on Mystical Experiences appeared first on Jesuit Media Lab.| Jesuit Media Lab
You feel it before you can explain it. A sense of restlessness. A whisper that keeps repeating itself at odd hours. The same message showing up in books, podcasts, conversations. Something in you stirs—but the moment you notice it. Doubt kicks in: Why now? I’m not ready. Who am I to think I can do […] The post The Calling Comes First. The Confidence Follows. appeared first on The Women's Code.| The Women's Code
When I look back at the early years of building my business, I remember many late nights, endless research and google searches, the not-so-quiet panic of wondering whether I was doing it right. Trying to find that one thing that would make all of this finally work. And in that search for certainty, like so many others, I fell into a trap:I started copying other people’s blueprints.| The Women's Code
Last Updated on August 6, 2025 by Avia When I think about the spiritual meaning of August, I picture a gilded doorway, sunlight blazing from … The post Living the Spiritual Meaning of August: Insights, Energy Shifts, and Rituals appeared first on Whats-Your-Sign.com.| Whats-Your-Sign.com
The Poet Begs His Lover to Write Him Love of my entrails, sickness in health,I...| Seven Good Things
Cindy Wigglesworth presents spiritual intelligence (SQ) as a vital developmental line alongside physical, cognitive, and emotional intelligence, defining it as the ability to act with wisdom and compassion while maintaining inner and outer peace. Drawing on research, practical frameworks, and her SQ21 model of 21 skills, she shows how cultivating SQ transforms spirituality from abstract potential into concrete behaviors that foster wise leadership, compassionate presence, and greater collecti...| Integral Life
Geoff Fitch, Abigail Lynam, and Kimberley Lafferty explore how deep suffering, spiritual awakening, and developmental transformation often intertwine in the transition into meta-aware consciousness. Through personal stories, group process insights, and reflections on collective shadow work, they illuminate how real relationship and sacred community can hold and catalyze the most disorienting — and most liberating — phases of human evolution.| Integral Life
Bad Dog licks killers’ bloody hands, leaps with joy for rapists, fawns at politicians’ crooked feet. “He’s an awful judge of character,” the owner tells kind-hearted strangers who scuttle past…| Vox Populi
By Vinita Hampton Wright You have my permission to do this. Really. No guilt whatsoever. Choose an activity that gives you joy and that feeds your soul. It can be anything—something you do alone or with friends, an activity that’s high intensity or more contemplative, something you do away from home or in your home. Schedule a full two […] Click through to read the full article A Little Exercise for Recharging Your Spirit, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality. IgnatianSpiritual...| Ignatian Spirituality
By Jane Knuth When my children were young and had their friends over to play, I would not necessarily join into their conversations. When they were playing together, they wanted my ideas and participation like they wanted toothpaste. I hung around, half-listening in case a quarrel broke out, and provided snacks when they were hungry. Maybe God is […] Click through to read the full article Prayer with God the Father, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality. IgnatianSpirituality.com ® ...| Ignatian Spirituality
💡 "Like attracts like" - Former funeral director Scott Allan explains how high-vibration leadership principles create better business outcomes. Fascinating Get Yourself Optimized conversation about service, boundaries & intuition. Listen now!🎙️| Get Yourself Optimized
During the Year of Lasallian Spirituality, Christian Brothers Conference is publishing reflections to provide spiritual inspiration and stir continued dialogue around Lasallian spirituality. By Brother John M. Crawford, FSC A […] The post An Enduring Spiritual Legacy: The Writings of De La Salle first appeared on RELAN.| RELAN
A journey through my thoughts, my learning through studying Stoicism, life experiences, going to church, my family and friends and my life circumstances, through reading the Bible and being open-minded, to answer the question of what the meaning of life is for me. What are just distractions versus what are valuable things to learn, and ultimately, finding purpose in this short life we have.| Data Engineering Blog
Writers & Artists Spirituality Series: Charles Darwin & Down House| The Culturium
The Boyajian Young Choir Directors Program (BYCDP), organized by the Sacred Music Council of the Eastern Diocese, brought together a group of young Armenian faithful from across the country for three days of focused musical and liturgical training. The program running July 7-9 was held at St. Nersess Seminary in Armonk, NY. This year’s programRead More| The Armenian Church
Three disciples come face-to-face with the mind-boggling nature of God. How do they react? And is there a lesson for us in their experience? That’s the question the church poses in the Feast of the Transfiguration—which the Armenian Church will observe on Sunday, July 27. A Mystery There is a mystery at the heart ofRead More| The Armenian Church
Elisha the Prophet (the saint remembered by the Armenian Church this year on July 17) was a wonderworker whose miracles—healing the diseased, the multiplication of loaves, raising a child from death—anticipated those of Christ. Indeed, Jesus explicitly referred to these during his own ministry. The Old Testament prophet became greatly honored in the Christian tradition,Read More| The Armenian Church
What can we do, at the time of genocide in Gaza? An activist is going round Quaker meetings, reading out an email from a Palestinian journalist waiting in a house as the IDF closed in to kill him. The journalist writes, if you let this happen to us, anything can happen to you. This is […]| Clare Flourish
This is a bit of a phenomenon, something I’ve seen over and over again — in entrepreneurs, consultants, creatives, even executives. It’s this painful, frustrating, sometimes heartbreaking pattern: You’re doing the work. You’re showing up. You’re putting yourself out there. And still… people just don’t seem to get it. They don’t understand your brilliance. They […] The post Don’t Expect Others to See Your Value If You’re Not Clear About It Yourself appeared first on T...| The Women's Code
Here’s something many people don’t know: We’ve been sold a narrow definition of success.Revenue. Profit. Metrics. Bank account balance.Getting there. To the point when you can enjoy life.Listen — I love growth. I believe in building businesses that create wealth, freedom, and opportunity. I’ve built those businesses myself. I’ve seen the numbers rise. I’ve closed the high-ticket deals. I’ve celebrated the financial wins.| The Women's Code
Instead of Depression try calling it hibernation.Imagine the darkness is a cavein which you will...| Seven Good Things
With Imbolc approaching next week on the 1st – 2nd February, I wanted to share some creative rituals to help you mark this potent time of year and to harness its transformative potential to bring new growth into your lives. Despite the freezing cold temperatures here in the Northern hemisphere, Imbolc is an ancient Celtic … More Simple Ways to Celebrate Imbolc; the First Stirrings of Spring| The Muse in the Mirror
Always that moment when I wake up in the dark before dawn and the first birds| Vox Populi
Poetry is the remembrance and avowal of loss and is accordingly pushed aside.| Vox Populi
Life is a gift woven from threads of exquisite joy and profound pain. Each day becomes a colorful tapestry of our countless thoughts, emotions, and activities.| In a Love World
"Your new reality and the life that you want start in your mind. You have to embody that new chapter before it ever shows up." Emily Williams Your financial reality mirrors your internal relationship with money, creating either magnetic attraction or unconscious repulsion. My guest on today's show, Emily Williams, is a Hay House author, a success coach and a CEO who transformed her own financial reality from over $100,000 in debt to founding multiple seven-figure businesses. As the author of ...| Get Yourself Optimized
The Orthodox Church commemorates Holy Martyr Emilian, from the Thracian city of Dorostolum and lived under Emperor Julian the Apostate. Martyr Emilian was a slave of a prominent idolater, who, when he learned that Emilian was a Christian, was so enraged that he fiercely tortured him and threatened him that…| Orthodox Times (en)
Dear Google Algorithms— this! Dear Search Engines— t h i s ! Dear Benevolent Universe— THIS!| Selma
On Saturday, June 21, the Armenian Church will observe one of several feast days associated with St. Gregory the Illuminator. This particular feast is dedicated to the saint’s later years and the discovery of his relics. Below, church scholar and historian Fr. Krikor Maksoudian retells the story of the Illuminator’s final days, and what cameRead More| The Armenian Church
Whatever race or class or age group we belong to, we can all suffer from being told – in various and sundry ways and by someone else’s actions or inactions – that we don’t matter.| BahaiTeachings.org
Faith and Overcoming Life’s Challenges: Discover spiritual insights and practical tips to anchor hope and conquer adversity every day.| Power of Positivity: Positive Thinking & Attitude
Here’s a major issue I see all the time: How many times have you looked at a business, a coaching program, a consultant, or a service provider and thought — “What exactly do they do?” They just did a pitch, explained for 10 long minutes what they do and how they do it and you […] The post You Need a Clear Signature Growth System: If Your Messaging Is Unclear, Clients Won’t Buy appeared first on The Women's Code.| The Women's Code
Why Most Entrepreneurs Build Backward—and How to Change That If you’re like most business owners I work with, you’ve already paid for and taken the courses. You’ve invested in the software. You’ve hired the copywriter, the coach, maybe even the VA. You’ve thrown money, energy, and your very soul into building something meaningful. And yet, […] The post Build the Blueprint for the Strategy First—Then Decide What Belongs Inside appeared first on The Women's Code.| The Women's Code
We all have a story. Some stories are loud and dramatic. Others are quiet but powerful. Mine includes moments of breathtaking success and seasons of devastating loss. I’ve built businesses. I’ve lost everything—literally—overnight. I’ve stood on stages in front of thousands and also sat on the floor in my pajamas not knowing how to go on.| The Women's Code
What was meant to unite us, our voices, our platforms, our digital commonsm, has, in so many ways, driven us apart. Once, we looked into another’s eyes and asked, “How are you, really?” Now we look…| rochemamabolo
Hands in the dirt, a floppy hat on my head and the Florida sun beating down on me––that’s how my workday started…| Jesus Film Project
Prayers help a lot in terms of finding and increasing happiness. Check out our list of wonderfully written, uplifting prayers for happiness!| Happier Human
At Find A Spring, we believe that wild water is not just a resource, it’s a living intelligence. It carries the memory of the Earth,…| Find A Spring
by Fereydoon Batmanghelidj (review) Your Body’s Many Cries for Water is a book, as the author says, based on knowledge, personal experience and research. The information provided refers to th…| In a Love World
"The Torah is a living text meant not just to be read, but wrestled with. In Jewish tradition, that’s sacred: to question, to debate, to turn it over again and again. Everything is in it, and if you know how to look, you’ll find yourself in it too." Efraim Palvanov Ancient Hebrew texts, including of course the Bible itself, contain many secrets and obscured wisdom, including mathematical codes and hidden patterns that have been preserved across millennia. Efraim Palvanov, my guest on toda...| Get Yourself Optimized
One element of early recovery that many newly sober individuals often struggle with is the idea of finding a higher power in recovery. However, we also see people make it harder on themselves than is truly necessary. There is no requirement or time frame for finding a higher power, other than the fact that it| The Insight Program
Being Blessing by Fr. Jim Costigan, CPM God blesses us so that we can bless others. The Father, through His Son, blesses us with the Holy Spirit and the […] The post Being Blessing appeared first on The Fathers of Mercy.| The Fathers of Mercy
The Three Acts of the Penitent for Confession Adapted from the Book, Overcoming the Evil Within: The Reality of Sin and the Transforming Power of God’s Grace and Mercy, […] The post The Three Acts of the Penitent for Confession appeared first on The Fathers of Mercy.| The Fathers of Mercy
This priest was vesting for Mass and noticed his reflection in the image of Jesus. He noticed that his reflection lined up with the image and used it to assist […] The post Vesting for Mass, then he saw this … appeared first on The Fathers of Mercy.| The Fathers of Mercy
A Prayer for the Forgotten Dead O merciful God, take pity on those souls who have no particular friends and intercessors to recommend them to You, who, either through […] The post A Prayer for the Forgotten Dead appeared first on The Fathers of Mercy.| The Fathers of Mercy
The “Nine First Fridays” Devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Fr. Wade L. J. Menezes, CPM Fathers of Mercy Derived from revelations made by Jesus Christ […] The post The “Nine First Fridays” Devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus appeared first on The Fathers of Mercy.| The Fathers of Mercy
Try A Different Approach To Fasting This Lent Lenten fasts have a tendency to be oriented toward “giving up” things like food, television or coffee – and this is […] The post Try A Different Approach To Fasting This Lent appeared first on The Fathers of Mercy.| The Fathers of Mercy
Do You Want To Fast This Lent? (In the Words of Pope Francis…) Fast from hurting words and say kind words. Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude. […] The post Do You Want To Fast This Lent? (In the Words of Pope Francis…) appeared first on The Fathers of Mercy.| The Fathers of Mercy
The “Five First Saturdays” Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Fr. Wade L. J. Menezes, CPM Fathers of Mercy One of the most important aspects of the […] The post The “Five First Saturdays” Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary appeared first on The Fathers of Mercy.| The Fathers of Mercy
The following Verse and Response are prayed seven times, in honor of the Seven Sorrows and Seven Joys of St. Joseph Verse (V.) O Glorious St. Joseph, through the […]| The Fathers of Mercy
