Spiritual

Magical Thinking: The Psychology Of Irrational Beliefs

Psychology Today | Posted 11.15.2009 | Living


You are wired to find meaning in the world, a predisposition that leaves you with less control over your beliefs than you may think. Even if you're a ...

James Arthur Ray: Guru Says He's Being Tested By Sweat Lodge Deaths

AP | By DAISY NGUYEN and FELICIA FONSECA | Posted 10.14.2009 | Home


LOS ANGELES - The man in charge of a spiritual retreat last week in Arizona that left two people dead after they were overcome in a sweat lodge said T...

Enlighten Up Your Inbox: Chogyam Trungpa Free, Weekly "Ocean of Dharma" Quotes

Waylon Lewis | Posted 09.19.2009 | Living


Waylon Lewis

Read these brief quotes and you just might find yourself slowing down, smelling the roses--becoming kinder to yourself and others, more efficient, less stressed all the time--and get busy living life fully.

Are You A Spiritual Window Shopper?

Ed and Deb Shapiro | Posted 11.15.2009 | Living


Ed and Deb Shapiro

In the last 5-10 years the search for meaning in our lives has taken on similarities to visiting a shopping mall. Never before have we seen such an ...

Pema Chodron: How To Do Tonglen, A Meditation Practice For Difficult Times

Waylon Lewis | Posted 10.23.2009 | Living


Waylon Lewis

I grew up knowing Pema Chodron (the second most popular Buddhist in America, after that Dalai Lama guy). Or, rather, she knew me (I was just a little kid running around not paying attention to anything).

Living with Fire: Lessons from a Tragedy

Rabbi Joshua Levine Grater | Posted 10.16.2009 | Living


Rabbi Joshua Levine Grater

We shouldn't need horrible brush fires, hurricanes, plane crashes or illness, to feel grateful we are alive.

Lightness of Being

Lee Schneider | Posted 09.30.2009 | Living


Lee Schneider

Everybody knows that love is good, but what measure can we assign it to prove that it exists? Do you look at the number of Valentine's Day cards sent? Quarts of chicken soup consumed? Love exists, but there is no measure for it.

Buddhist Rap: The 'Sickest Buddhist' Music Video Captures Spiritual Narcissism At Its Best (VIDEO)

YouTube | Posted 09.03.2009 | Living


While Buddhism is usually associated with peace and tranquility--not all of us remain humble on the spiritual path. This video highlights what can hap...

So You Think You Can Dance Salutes Breast Cancer

Jen Grisanti | Posted 08.23.2009 | Entertainment


Jen Grisanti

Melissa so poignantly danced the part of a woman who is fighting cancer in her body and seeking solace in the arms of Ade. It was television at its best. It was a celebration of the spirit.

Spiritual Toolbox: Meditation - Walking in the World

Anne Dilenschneider | Posted 08.19.2009 | Living


Anne Dilenschneider

Go for a walk. When you take a step with your left foot, breathe the word "Glory." When you take a step with your right foot, breathe the word "Amen."

Saying "Yes" Begins by Saying "No" -- The Datebook as a Tool for Spiritual Life

Anne Dilenschneider | Posted 08.14.2009 | Living


Anne Dilenschneider

The datebook is one of our best allies in the quest for living a spiritual life, because a datebook/PDA/calendar is something our society accepts as virtually unassailable and beyond question.

Saying "Yes" Begins by Saying "No" -- How to Conduct an Inventory

Anne Dilenschneider | Posted 08.09.2009 | Living


Anne Dilenschneider

Each of us has to be clear about where our life is centered. Without this sense of center, we will say "yes" just to please others or be to be "nice."

Spiritual Toolbox: "Yes" Begins by Saying "No"

Anne Dilenschneider | Posted 08.05.2009 | Living


Anne Dilenschneider

What I've discovered is that my "Yes" sometimes does not allow anyone else the opportunity to say their own "Yes." If I have said "Yes," why should anyone else volunteer?

Thank God for Atheists! A Word About Disagreement and Debate

Jonathan Ellerby | Posted 07.31.2009 | Living


Jonathan Ellerby

I place as much value in communication, dialogue and evolving worldviews as I do in certainty or blind faith.

'Spiritual Destinations' Are The New Spas

Yahoo! News | Genaro C. Armas | Posted 07.16.2009 | Living


PORT MATILDA, Pa. -- The walk down a hill at the St. Joseph Institute ends at the Forest Chapel, nestled in the woods between two streams. Only the so...

The Hidden Truth About American Beliefs: What Will The Spirituality Survey Reveal?

Jonathan Ellerby | Posted 06.20.2009 | Home


Jonathan Ellerby

Have you heard of the www.thespiritualitysurvey.com? We are looking for answers. Why? Spirituality is one of those complicated fields of study in whi...

Is Yoga the New Church? Spiritual Americans Seek Experience Over Belief

Jonathan Ellerby | Posted 06.11.2009 | Living


Jonathan Ellerby

More and more people are connecting with regular and diverse spiritual practices such as meditation, yoga, mindfulness, expressive arts, self-help studies, and spiritual travel.

The Best Spiritual Practice: Does Practice Make Perfect?

Jonathan Ellerby | Posted 05.26.2009 | Living


Jonathan Ellerby

The same way some people love to read and others love to run; some love chocolate and some love vanilla; not every spiritual practice is for everyone. Pick something and stick with it!

When the Universe Stalks You By Using Signs

Lorraine Roe | Posted 05.15.2009 | Living


Lorraine Roe

As a former broadcast investigative reporter and current professional psychic, I've made a career out of following my intuition.

How Can I Stop Thinking (and Dreaming!) About the Ex? Find Your Inner Sumo Wrestler

Margaret Ruth | Posted 05.04.2009 | Living


Margaret Ruth

Do you know a good way to disconnect the energy between two people's chakras? What is the best way to disconnect any remaining feelings and expel the emotions that remain?

Maeve: A Magdalen for Peace

Dr. Susan Corso | Posted 04.29.2009 | Living


Dr. Susan Corso

Maeve (rhymes with rave) the magnificent Magdalen is back! She is ever so welcome.

Being Still in St. Patrick's Cathedral

Carol Hoenig | Posted 04.24.2009 | Living


Carol Hoenig

Why does religion rely so desperately on the fear factor? Why does it have to use threats of eternal damnation instead of showing real joy?

Am I My Brother's Keeper?

John Morton | Posted 04.18.2009 | Living


John Morton

Our feelings towards our brothers or sisters aren't truly about anybody or anything against us. Ultimately, our experience of loving our enemies reveals how we are with loving ourselves.

Counting Experiential Calories

Pavel Somov, Ph.D. | Posted 02.27.2009 | Living


Pavel Somov, Ph.D.

An Experiential Calorie is a unit of awareness, a unit of conscious presence, a unit of meaning. The job of an Experiential Calorie is to enrich your Mind. Take a moment to count the latter.

Happy New Era! (a Greeting to Share With Your Pals)

Martin Lewis | Posted 02.20.2009 | Politics


Martin Lewis

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