Today's Spirituality Pulse
Charitable giving highlighted as a path to spiritual fulfillment
Manila Bulletin’s feature “When you give alms…” examines the role of almsgiving in personal growth, while a companion piece “Treasures in heaven” reinforces the theme across two outlets.
Arjun Seth Champions ‘Education of the Heart’ with Mentor Mindset Movement
Thought‑leader Arjun Seth introduced the Mentor Mindset Movement, a framework that redefines mentorship as an inner practice rooted in heart‑centered presence. In a recent interview he warned that modern culture has traded connection for capability, and he outlined four core qualities—courage, compassion, competence, and character—to restore the “education of the heart.”
Day Seventy-Five: The Creation Story Within You
Day Seventy‑Five: The Creation Story Within You is the latest entry in Dr. McFillin’s daily‑message series, which blends spiritual guidance with personal development. The post invites readers to reflect on an inner “creation story,” positioning the day as a pivotal...
On Grace, Melancholy, and Taking Over Our Narratives
Lauren Groff’s new short‑story collection *Brawler* delves into generational trauma, melancholy, and the Buddhist concept of bardo, framing life’s impermanence as a creative portal. In the interview she explains how her Florida bookstore The Lynx, which displays banned titles, serves...
Musician Searows on Making Art in an Overwhelming World
Indie musician Searows released his new album “Death in the Business of Whaling,” a title lifted from a line in Herman Melville’s *Moby‑Dick*. The record delves into vulnerability, framing death as a natural component of life and spirituality. Unlike his...
The Refusal to Dehumanize - Rewilding Creativity
Indy Johar argues that the resurgence of dehumanizing logic and the automation of creativity stem from the same underlying drive to reduce life and mind to computable, optimizable substrates. He warns that ethical frameworks are being bypassed as systems treat...
Dalai Lama Attends Long-Life Prayer Offerings at Dharamshala’s Tsuglagkhang
On April 22, 2026, His Holiness the Dalai Lama attended a long‑life prayer ceremony at the Tsuglagkhang in Dharamshala, organized by the Dhasa Dhotoe Welfare Society and Lodrik Welfare Association. The ritual, based on the White Tara practice of the...
Monks and Scientists Rethink the Nature of Consciousness
A seven‑year adversarial collaboration at the Allen Institute pitted Integrated Information Theory against Global Neuronal Workspace Theory in a joint experiment with 256 participants and three neuroimaging modalities. Published in Nature, the study found that neither framework outperformed the other,...
John Ortberg Debuts Daily ‘Become New’ Podcast for Bite‑Size Spiritual Guidance
John Ortberg has launched ‘Become New,’ a new daily podcast that delivers 13‑14 minute episodes of practical spiritual guidance. The series, now streaming on Apple Podcasts, tackles topics from confession to worship, aiming to help listeners grow one day at...
Find Freedom in Simple Breath and Presence
30 seconds to breathe and words to repeat [with the sounds of an open field]: “I am free to seek out spaces where I don’t feel obligated to perform and I free to simply be.”
Rock Bottom Can Spark a Transformative Breakthrough
If you're at emotional rock bottom, it can be the beginning of a new breakthrough. How To Get Through A Dark Night Of the Soul:
The Upanishads
Eknath Easwaran’s new translation of the Upanishads brings the 3,000‑year‑old Hindu scriptures to a modern audience with clear, readable prose. The edition includes introductions that frame each Upanishad’s philosophical debates, from the nature of consciousness in the Kena to the...
Laughter Is Light; Go Seek the World.
Two thoughts from Donna Tartt “I had the epiphany that laughter was light, and light was laughter, and that this was the secret of the universe.” “The world won’t come to me… so I must go to it.”
Yoga Frees You From Karma, Not Destroys It
The science of Yoga is not to destroy your Karma – but to disentangle you from it. #SadhguruQuotes https://t.co/EnUXsPuTMk
America Has a Moral Problem, Not a Political One — with David Brooks
In this episode, host David Brooks discusses his recent departure from The New York Times after 22 years to join The Atlantic and a faculty role at the University of Michigan, emphasizing his desire for longer-form writing and a focus...
Rowan Williams Warns the Diabolical Is Everywhere, Urges Deeper Solidarity
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, now Lord Williams of Oystermouth, has warned that the diabolical is everywhere and called for a deeper, responsibility‑based solidarity in his newly released book Solidarity: The Work of Recognition. He argues that genuine solidarity must move...
Seeing Through Each Other's Eyes Creates Shared Compassion
What’s looking out through your eyes is what’s looking out through mine. #TaraBrach #ChoosingToLove #Mindfulness #Compassion #SelfCompassion Presence LovingAwareness HeartPractice MeditationPractice MindfulLiving
The Moon Is Not Here to Help You Understand
The essay reframes the Moon from a mystical omen to a symbol of creation born of catastrophe, noting its scientific origin as debris from a planetary collision. It links this origin to the way the Moon inspires night‑time writing, fostering...
Detach From Goals: Write, Cross Out, Stay Present
Try making a reverse bucket list. Write down what you want this year, then cross it out. Not because it doesn’t matter, but because you don’t want it to run your life. You can still want those things, but remind yourself...
5 Thought Experiments on Identity and Copies
The post outlines five speculative thought experiments that probe personal identity when a mind is copied, disassembled, or chemically altered. It questions whether death occurs during brain shipment, how a copy facing a puzzle would value preparation, and whether probabilistic...
Every Day Is a Gift
Freelance writer Heather Spiva reflects on turning 50 and the limited time she expects to have left, using minimalism as a framework to prioritize purpose over possessions. She argues that owning less reduces mental clutter and daily upkeep, allowing more...
Activists Turn to Laughter, Dance and Joy to Bolster Climate‑Action Resilience
Climate‑action groups and mental‑health experts are launching a movement that uses laughter, dance and other embodied practices to help activists cope with ecological anxiety. The approach, highlighted in recent AP coverage, aims to transform despair into collective joy and sustain...
Margaret Cullen Launches "Quiet Strength" Spotlighting Equanimity as a Personal‑Growth Superpower
Therapist and contemplative‑practice pioneer Margaret Cullen released her new book, Quiet Strength, positioning equanimity as a quiet superpower for mental well‑being. The launch underscores research that faster emotional recovery, not perpetual calm, drives lasting resilience.
The Honesty Challenge - Getting More Truthful with Ourselves and Our World
In this episode Tara Brock explores the "Honesty Challenge," examining how personal and societal deception erodes trust, fuels suffering, and hinders collective healing. She illustrates the pervasive nature of lying—from animal survival tactics to political and cultural falsehoods—while emphasizing mindfulness...
What Does It Mean to Live Changed?
The post argues that the Christian call to "change the world" is better understood as living out the transformation Jesus already accomplished. It cites Brian Zahnd’s view that our task is modest: to be the part of the world already...
Oxford Physicist Proposes Quantum Method to Expand Human Consciousness
An Oxford physicist has unveiled a theory that quantum superposition underlies human decision‑making and proposes a method to expand consciousness, potentially allowing people to perceive hidden layers of reality. The claim, rooted in the work of Bohr and Bohm, ignites...
The Mystic Who Mapped the Soul: How Isaac Luria's Kabbalah Can Help You Repair a Broken World
Isaac Luria, the 16th‑century mystic known as the Ari, reshaped Jewish thought with Lurianic Kabbalah, introducing the concepts of Tzimtzum, Shevirat Ha‑Kelim, and Tikkun Olam. He explained the universe as a fragmented exile caused by divine light shattering spiritual vessels,...
Loneliness Vs. Solitude (Wilderness Warrior)
The post draws a clear line between loneliness and solitude, arguing that while both involve being alone, loneliness feels like abandonment and solitude feels like an invitation. Using Mark 1:35, it shows Jesus deliberately withdrew to a solitary place for prayer,...
Get On Your Hill • Daily Devo #528
Daily Devotional for Women released its #528 entry, titled “Get On Your Hill,” centered on Matthew 5:14‑16 and Romans 8:18‑19. The post urges readers to move from hidden seasons into visible, faith‑driven action, describing believers as a light for the...
Kedarnath: Sacred Space Where “Shiva” Resonates Eternally
Kedarnath is a tremendous space. The utterance of the sound “Shiva” attains a completely new dimension and significance in Kedar. It is a space which has been specially prepared for this particular sound. When we utter the word “Shiva,” it...
Grounded Humility, Grateful Wings: Rise Through Thankfulness
Leave with this -->humble feet, grateful wings. Meaning: stay grounded and let gratitude lift you higher.
By His Grace • Daily Devo #527
The post “By His Grace • Daily Devo #527” is a nightly devotional that opens with a prayer and argues that true rest is a divine gift, not a productivity flaw. It weaves scriptural references—from Luke’s Mary and Martha to Romans 8 and...
Thich Nhat Hanh Links True Love to Five Rivers of Self‑Knowledge
The great Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh on true love and the 5 rivers of self-knowledge https://t.co/nPsSrDxUQ2
Embrace Courage to Unfold Your True Self
Assurance for the courage of becoming, the courage of being your unfolding self, in this #birddivination that was among the last I made before the deck of 100 (which you can find, along with the story and process, at https://t.co/xpo04XE701)...
Hafsa Lodi’s ‘Turbulence’ Debuts, Spotlighting Faith and Feminism in Fiction
Dubai‑based Dreamwork Collective launched Hafsa Lodi’s debut novel “Turbulence” at a sold‑out Emirates Airline Festival of Literature session on Jan. 22, with the book hitting global shelves on Feb. 8. The work follows a young Muslim documentary‑maker navigating love, career and motherhood,...
Socrates Returns: Modern Campus Dialogues on Life’s Fundamentals
Excellent little book that imagines Socrates having conversations in a modern university on life's basic tenets and musings. https://t.co/AgK4gXrGgr
Bless One Another with the Light Within
How to bless each other – poet and philosopher John O'Donohue on the light within us and between us https://t.co/Cun83j9hu0
How to Access the Subconscious and Unlock Creativity Through Dreamwork
Kim Gillingham introduced Creative Dreamwork at Sundance Collab, a Jungian‑inspired practice that invites artists to treat dreams as active collaborators. By guiding participants through gentle movement, breath work and body‑centered cues, she helps them drop into sensation and retrieve subconscious...
Living in Memory Blinds You to the Present
When you live within your memory, you cannot see what is right in front of you. #SadhguruQuotes https://t.co/AduvGSMRMR
Embrace Boredom: It Sparks Life’s Deep Meaning
We need to be bored. It turns out the examined life requires actually sitting still long enough to examine it. Boredom forces your brain into its default mode network, where the big uncomfortable questions live. “What does my life actually mean?” We...
The Pulse of Place
Tony Cho’s Earth Day post launches the concept of regenerative placemaking, urging readers to reconnect with the land through mindful breathing and deep listening. He contrasts sustainability’s political fatigue with regeneration’s non‑partisan, nature‑based approach that seeks to give back more...
A Buddhism for Every Enneagram Type
The author proposes that an individual’s Enneagram type can guide the choice of Buddhist lineage, arguing that each tradition’s practice style addresses specific core wounds identified by the nine personality types. He maps Theravada to Types 1, 3, 5; Soto Zen to Type 4;...
Karan Wahi Reveals How a Tulsi Mala, Doing Naam Jaap, and Leaving Non-Veg Food Made Him Calmer
Indian actor Karan Wahi disclosed that wearing a tulsi mala, practicing daily naam jaap chanting, and adopting a vegetarian diet have markedly calmed his temperament and improved his skin health. He shared these changes on the Abraa Kaa Dabra Show,...
Inner Spark Founder Richie Takai Headlines WEF-Linked Summit in India, Announces Global Expansion
Richie Takai, founder of the Inner Spark Method™, delivered a keynote at the “Ink to Impact” summit in Panchgani, India, on March 27‑28, 2026. He used the platform to unveil plans to roll out his inner‑development program across India, tying...
Being Present but Mentally Somewhere Else
The author reflects on a common yet under‑examined state: being physically present while the mind drifts elsewhere. This partial attention feels functional, allowing conversations to continue without obvious breakdowns, but it creates a subtle gap between perception and experience. Over...
The Part of Prayer Nobody Talks About.
The article reflects on how contemporary prayer has become shorter, scattered, and often feels hollow amid busy schedules. It highlights the difficulty of moving from quick petitions to a sustained, still communion with God, a practice many believers find unprepared...
Wisdom in a World in Crisis: The Counterintuitive Need to Slow Down and Find Spaciousness
The Great Simplification podcast episode with philosopher‑neuroscientist Iain McGilchrist argues that during global crises, our instinct to double‑down on pragmatic, left‑brain thinking may be counterproductive. McGilchrist urges listeners to deliberately slow down, create mental spaciousness, and re‑engage with abstract values...
Secular Jew Finds Unexpected Prayer Connection with Christianity
April 22, 2026 https://t.co/H28G4RnQ0b Dear Friends, This week one man prayed with me according to the pattern of Luke 18:13 & Romans 10:9. The man is a middle-aged secular Jew, an Israeli, living in the EU for years. He wrote: “Dear Dr. Tour, Thank you...
We Need to Heal.
Danielle LaPorte’s Substack post “We need to heal” calls for a shift toward personal and collective healing, arguing that emotional wellness is a prerequisite for sustainable success. She blends spiritual insight with practical habits—such as gratitude journaling and mindful pauses—to...
The Merits of Boredom
The post reflects on boredom as a timeless human experience, contrasting childhood days spent exploring woods and lakes with today’s screen‑driven passivity. The author recalls how limited entertainment forced active imagination, while modern digital options often mute the urge to...
The Book That Taught Me to Stop “Helping”
Rupert Ross’s 1992 memoir *Dancing with a Ghost* recounts his transformation as a Crown Attorney working in remote Indigenous communities in northwestern Ontario. He describes the community’s principle of non‑interference—a proactive respect for each person’s right to choose their own...