The last few weeks I have come across dead animals in my path as I walked my dog. I wondered what might be the message in this for me. Naturally, the thought of death made me think about what I am currently trying to die to in my life or in myself. What do I… Continue reading What Dead Animals Taught Me About The Transformative Power of Death
Category: Spiritual Direction
Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer
https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Belongs-Gift-Contemplative-Prayer/dp/0824519957 This book is not how to practice contemplative prayer but more about the learnings that have come out of this unique way of listening to the divine. I have listened to the audio recording of this book a little bit at a time while walking my dog, and then again poured over it in… Continue reading Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer
The One Journaling Technique That Changed My Life
You may have already tried this method of journaling before, but have you really tried it? I first learned about it at a retreat in high school but didn't really begin practicing it on a regular basis until about 10 years ago. It is a way to tap into your intuition, your subconcious, divine wisdom.… Continue reading The One Journaling Technique That Changed My Life
The Spiritual Meaning of A Bear in Your Path
On a trip to Tennessee with my family this summer I encountered a bear. I was leading my dad through some morning yoga poses on the front porch of our 200 year old cabin when my dog, Foxy, started barking and tearing at her leash. I turned around to see a large black bear walking… Continue reading The Spiritual Meaning of A Bear in Your Path
Jesus’ Hot Tip on Investing
He who had received the five talents went at once and traded with them, and he made five talents more." -Matthew 25:16. What have you been doing with your "talents"? This could refer to your actual money, your natural talents, or quite simply the gifts that you have been given in this life. In this… Continue reading Jesus’ Hot Tip on Investing
