Today's Spirituality Pulse
Almsgiving framed as spiritual wealth in Manila Bulletin
The Manila Bulletin piece explores the practice of giving alms as a means to cultivate inner meaning, linking charitable acts to the promise of heavenly treasure. The story was reported by two separate Business sections, underscoring its relevance.
The Devil Traffics in Reaction
The post argues that modern algorithmic feeds train people to react impulsively, while the Holy Spirit cultivates a response rooted in interior discernment. It explains how AI predicts attention but cannot access the inner movements of consolation and desolation that signal spiritual guidance. The author stresses that AI is a tool, not a moral agent, and that a Spirit‑led interior life is essential to use technology without being consumed by it. Ultimately, cultivating quiet, practiced attention is presented as the antidote to a culture engineered for reaction.
A Stoic Meditation on Perception
The post explores the Stoic view that perception—both sensory and intuitive—shapes our reality and moral character. Citing Marcus Aurelius, it argues that unchecked perceptions lead to agitation, while deliberate awareness turns events into material for personal growth. By distinguishing physical...
A Guided Walking Meditation to Notice the Beauty Around Us—Even in the City
Kazumi Igus, a science teacher and mindfulness facilitator, released a guided walking meditation designed for city environments. The practice blends deep breathing, sensory awareness of sounds, smells, colors, and wildlife, and gratitude to help participants slow down amid urban bustle....
Shiva Sutra Promoted as Blueprint for Clarity in Modern Life
An opinion article published on April 28, 2026 argues that the Shiva Sutras offer a practical path from intellectual knowledge to inner clarity. The piece warns that unprocessed information can become a burden and suggests a shift toward direct awareness....
All Roads Lead Back to Myself
In "All Roads Lead Back to Myself," the author reflects on how attempts to escape personal chaos repeatedly bring her back to self‑reflection. She describes the shift from trying to control external noise to nurturing an inner‑child and using tiny,...
The Doubt You Don’t Say Out Loud
The author confesses that while prayer continues, a quiet doubt has settled in, marking the often‑overlooked "in‑between" stage of faith where nothing changes visibly. This subtle shift bends belief rather than breaking it, leading to reduced expectation, honesty, and connection...
Build Unstealable Advantage Through Unshakable Internal Beliefs
The most durable advantages are the ones no one can confiscate. Titles can be taken. Markets can shift. Skills can get outdated. But the beliefs you build - about who you are, what you can learn, and how you respond under pressure - travel...
Mindfulness Meets Kintsugi in Mexico, While Germany Questions Its Political Neutrality
Writer‑coach Adrián Noriega unveiled his new book Benditas heridas at Mexico’s Feria del Libro, using the Japanese art of kintsugi to frame mindfulness‑based healing. At the same time, German journalist Kathrin Fischer sparked a debate with her latest work, claiming the...
Before You Try to Fix It (Chapter Two)
The author is drafting a new book, *The Practice of Being Alive*, and is publishing each chapter as a live, working draft to solicit reader feedback. Chapter 2, “Before You Try to Fix It,” examines the instinct to correct perceived problems...
Master Life Transitions: Rituals Turn Change Into Meaning
The kind folks at @NPR's @hereandnow asked me to answer 4 Questions About How to Master Lifequakes and Find New Meaning. "Sometimes life throws you a curveball. Maybe it’s a breakup or divorce, a serious health diagnosis, or job loss. Whatever...
Sadhguru Calls for Deep Spiritual Practice, Warns Against Treating It as Entertainment
Sadhguru posted a widely shared Instagram video insisting that spirituality is a path of transformation, not a form of entertainment. He also highlighted how the first five minutes after waking can set the tone for the entire day, urging followers...
Strategic Identity Architect TK Strickland Guides Elite Talent Toward Inner Alignment
TK Strickland, founder of TK Strickland LLC, is gaining notice for coaching elite athletes, creatives and executives to redefine success beyond titles and performance. Her “Strategic Identity Architect” approach focuses on internal alignment, a shift she says is essential for...
Lingjiushan Launches 'Heart Tranquility' Mindfulness Course for 60 Professionals in Taipei
The Lingjiushan Prajna Cultural Foundation debuted its "Heart Tranquility, Starting With Me" mindfulness course in Taipei, training about 60 professionals from diplomacy, business, education and family sectors. The six‑hour program blends hand‑ring cues, music and movement to help participants master...
When No One Cares, Play Anyway
The post uses Joshua Bell’s 2007 D.C. metro experiment—where the Grammy‑winning violinist earned just $32 and attracted only 27 listeners out of 1,100 passersby—to illustrate how even extraordinary work can go unnoticed. The author parallels this with personal ministry setbacks,...
Tabletop Games Like D&D Act as “Drama Therapy in the Wild” To Boost Players’ Self-Concepts
A new study in Transcultural Psychiatry shows that strong personal bonds with tabletop role‑playing game characters can significantly improve players' real‑world self‑concept, self‑esteem, and sense of belonging. The research, led by Colorado State University anthropologist Jeffrey G. Snodgrass, surveyed 149...
Your Partner Is Not Your Project
The essay explores how the Buddhist concept of upadana—subtle clinging—manifests in intimate relationships when partners project their own expectations onto each other. By describing a simple fist‑tightening exercise, the author illustrates how mental contracts tighten and release, urging practitioners to...
Nobody Warns You About the Part of Aging Past 70 that Actually Lands Hardest, and It Isn’t the Body or...
Aging past seventy often feels like watching your contact list turn into a graveyard, as friends and family who knew the younger you disappear. The author describes how older adults begin presenting a curated, "resume‑like" version of themselves, hiding the...
Prioritizing Family, Faith, and Cherished Moments
Only thing I truly care about is retiring my parents, making sure Marcel is happy and healthy, staying connect with God. I want to look back and say wow, I really cherished almost every moment of my life.
Calm Mind, True Strength: Ancient Wisdom Endures
Marcus Aurelius wrote this over 1800 years ago: “The nearer a man comes to a calm mind, the closer he is to strength.”
28 April 2026 ~ 3 Good Things
Emily Gaines Demsky’s 28 April 2026 post blends a short poem titled “Praying” with a personal gratitude list. She highlights three “good things”: practicing Qi gong at sunset, adding salt to watermelon for a flavor boost, and celebrating her daughter Lucy’s final day...
When Situations Won’t Change, Transform Yourself
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Viktor Frankl
Cristina Campo’s Fairy‑Tale Wisdom on Identity and Maturity
The paradox of knowing who you are and what you want – beloved Italian storyteller Cristina Campo, born 103 years ago today, on fairy tales, time, and the meaning of maturity https://t.co/jWxj4sm7Mu
NIL Jesus
Pastor Harp reflects on the disconnect between his public preaching and private conduct, framing it as a breach of the Third Commandment’s deeper meaning. He argues that the commandment forbids misrepresenting God’s character, not merely avoiding profanity, and uses the...
Mental Health: Symptom of a Deeper Meaning Crisis
Mental Health Problem or Crisis of Meaning? 💥 See full video here: https://t.co/uVjo9dzAT9 #science #mentalhealth #bible https://t.co/VrCUIP30k0
Exploring Whether We Can Truly Understand Consciousness
Why don't we understand consciousness? (Or do we?) My conversation with @michaelpollan at the @Ri_Science is now online - watch it here: https://t.co/5yqFge2Xl5
Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle Links Parshat Shemini to Modern Intentional Living
The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle published a piece titled “Beyond the details: Finding meaning and intention in Parshat Shemini,” interpreting the biblical portion for modern readers and framing its rituals as a guide to purposeful living. The article positions the ancient...
True Science Embraces Unbiased Exploration of Transcendent Consciousness
Two thoughts from Stanislav Grof “Unlike scientism, science in the true sense of the word is open to unbiased investigation of any existing phenomena.” "Each of us can manifest the properties of a field of consciousness that transcends space, time, and linear...
Camus Explores Will to Live and Life’s Core Question
Albert Camus on the will to live and the most important question of existence https://t.co/X3GrSBRXAt
Pope Leo XIV Ordains 10 Deacons, Calls for Renewed Vocation in Homily
On Good Shepherd Sunday, Pope Leo XIV ordained 10 deacons at St. Peter’s Basilica before a crowd of about 5,000. His homily linked the Easter celebration to a renewed call for priestly vocation, emphasizing communal love, fearless service, and spiritual...
A Full Heart and Ego‑free Mind Spark Joy
When your heart is full and your mind is free of yourself, your feet will Dance. #SadhguruQuotes https://t.co/1GlQRqJ1FO
Prioritize God's Voice Over Others' Opinions
We spend far too much time worrying about what others think… and not nearly enough time focused on what God thinks. I’ve read Whisper by @MarkBatterson over 20 times, and it’s still one of my all-time favorites. Every time I pick...
Notre Dame Offers Free Visio Divina Sessions, Merging Art and Meditation
The University of Notre Dame held a free, guided Visio Divina meditation session on May 5, 2026, at the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art’s Mary, Queen of Families Chapel. The event invited participants of all backgrounds to engage in “sacred...
Astronauts Call It the “Overview Effect” — but You Don’t Need to Leave Earth to Feel It
The "overview effect"—a cognitive shift astronauts feel when viewing Earth from orbit—was first identified by Frank White in 1987 after interviewing dozens of crew members. Neuroscience now shows that awe, the emotional core of the effect, can lower inflammation markers...
Remember the Divine Within: Surrender to True Communion
Deep down in every man, woman, and child lives the fundamental idea of God. We feel His restless whisper, yet the veil of material illusion leads us into denial. We are a species who forgets. Drunk on our own amnesia,...
The Hindu Roots of Mindfulness: What the Advaita Tradition Offers Educators and Students
The article introduces Advaita Vedanta’s self‑inquiry as a complementary approach to school‑based mindfulness, which traditionally relies on Buddhist‑derived techniques like breath awareness and thought labeling. While programs such as MBSR and the Oxford .b curriculum improve attention and anxiety, they...
Folha Espírita Calls for Service‑Based Healing in Year‑End Reflection
On Jan. 5, 2026, Folha Espírita published a year‑in‑review editorial that frames 2025 as a lesson in service, faith and planetary stewardship. The piece urges readers to adopt “servir para curar‑se” – serving others to heal oneself – as the guiding...
Winning Requires Relaxed Concentration, Not Over‑Trying
Books are my go-to distraction when submerged in ice baths for a testicle-punishing 10 to 15 minutes. One night, the flavor du jour was The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey. One passage stopped me in my tracks a...
The Avant-Garde Path to God
James K. A. Smith’s new book argues that abstract and experimental contemporary art can foster mystical contemplation, countering traditionalist critics like Roger Scruton who dismiss modern art as merely provocative. Smith illustrates his point with visits to works by Agnes Martin...
How I Lost Myself in a Controlling Friendship and What I Know Now
The author recounts a gradual loss of self in a friendship that felt supportive but became controlling. Small manipulations—guilt‑laden generosity, constant redirection, and silent withdrawal—eroded her confidence and autonomy over months. A pivotal moment of being cut off mid‑sentence sparked...
Counterfeit Faith: The Two Types of Buddhists Killing Genuine Practice
The blog post argues that many self‑identified Buddhists fall into two counterfeit categories—superstitious ritualists and rational scholars—who mistake external practices or intellectual display for genuine Buddhist faith, thereby diluting authentic practice. It explains how both groups prioritize belief or knowledge...
Jennie Garth on the Life She Stopped Performing
In this episode, Jennie Garth opens up about her long‑standing struggle with feelings of inadequacy and imposter syndrome, describing how those negative self‑talk patterns persisted into adulthood. She shares how she confronted these doubts through exposure therapy—deliberately spending time with...
Shift Your Self‑Version to Unlock New Capabilities
We don’t usually question the version of ourselves we’re operating from. But that version might be shaping what we think we’re capable of. In our May FLA workshop, I’ll show you how to shift that. 🗓️ May 8 • 9 am...
The Internet Made Us Archive Our Lives – Now We Want Out
Artists, celebrities and everyday creators are increasingly wiping their Instagram grids to reset their online personas. The practice, popularized by figures like Taylor Swift and Flex Mami, reflects a desire for a clean slate amid growing concerns over digital permanence and employer...
Buddhist Review Highlights Foraging as a Radical Spiritual Practice
Buddhist Review spotlights a recent Tricycle piece that frames urban foraging in Boulder as a radical Buddhist practice. Led by forager Amy Anderson, the session taught participants to notice early‑season plant shifts—two to four weeks ahead in 2026—and to honor...
Osho: On the Fear of Death
In a recent blog post, Osho reflects on the fear of death, asserting that the art of dying mirrors the art of living. He argues that most people cling to life, only realizing at the moment of death that they...
Finding Clarity and Calm Through Monastic Retreat
Something I didn’t know I needed. The past few days I’ve been staying with my brothers who ordained as monks at imonastery_inter. Filming, doing interviews, meditating with the monks, but mostly just being present and enjoying the time. I feel clear. Focused....
Meditation Uncovers the Innate Stillness Within You
Meditation is not about adding some thing. It’s about discovering what is already there - inside yourself - silence, stillness, awareness, peace. These qualities flow from that non-action part of you that "just is." Meditation is the great uncovering. https://t.co/LOm0U71gAs
Study Finds Digital Devices Erode Personal Autonomy, Threatening Mindfulness
Psychology Today published a study on April 27, 2026 showing that relentless digital time cues push people toward becoming clock‑dependent, eroding personal autonomy and mindfulness. The research distinguishes between "clock‑timers" and "event‑timers," linking the former to fragmented attention and reduced...
Embrace the Present to Experience True Joy
When we focus on the here and now, we are able to enjoy the gift of the present. 🎁 #TuesdayMorning #JoyTRAIN #Mindfulness #MindBody #InnerPeace https://t.co/DCWoWHFNZW
Foraging Weeds
The article explores urban foraging as a slow, mindful practice that reconnects people to local ecosystems and addresses broader polycrisis challenges. It highlights how Colorado’s plant phenology is shifting 2‑4 weeks earlier, underscoring climate urgency, and stresses harvesting native species...