Today's Spirituality Pulse
Camino de Santiago: A Journey of Faith and Reflection
The Manila Bulletin article explores the historic Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, emphasizing its role as a walk of faith that offers participants spiritual insight and personal growth. It highlights how the route’s traditions foster deeper meaning for modern travelers.
Thousands to Gather at Ujjain’s Mahakal Mahalok for International Yoga Day 2026
Ujjain’s Mahakal Mahalok will host the flagship International Yoga Day celebration on June 21, 2026, with thousands expected to practice yoga in the historic venue. District officials say the event aims to project India’s ancient yoga heritage and boost spiritual tourism.
DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis Says Consciousness Is Off‑Limits for AI Development
At a Stanford event, DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis warned that AI research should steer clear of consciousness, labeling it a “second Rubicon.” His call for a deliberate, two‑step approach has reignited philosophical and spiritual debates about the nature of mind...
Review: The Ultraview Effect
Deana L. Weibel’s new book, *The Ultraview Effect*, introduces a distinct psychological shift astronauts experience when gazing deep into the star‑filled cosmos, beyond the classic Overview Effect. Drawing on interviews with Apollo, shuttle, and Artemis 2 crew members, she describes a...
Pope Leo XIV’s AI Encyclical Declares Technology “Never Neutral”
Pope Leo XIV released the encyclical *Magnifica humanitas* on May 25, 2026, declaring artificial intelligence “never neutral” and warning that its power risks falling into the hands of a few. The Vatican presentation featured Anthropic co‑founder Chris Olah, while major...
Mirby Drops Ecospiritual Single ‘Be In Nature (While It’s Still There)’
Danish pop singer‑songwriter Mirby released the single ‘Be In Nature (while it’s still there)’, a gentle yet urgent call for listeners to reconnect with the natural world. The track, born from personal climate‑related anxiety, is positioned as an ecospiritual anthem...
‘Returning’ Film Review: A Deep Dive Into Jewish Assimilation and Spiritual Belonging
Nicholas Lemann’s new documentary ‘Returning: A Search For Home Across Three Centuries’ premiered this week, tracing his family’s journey from 19th‑century German‑Jewish immigrants to modern‑day assimilation. The film blends personal memoir with broader historical analysis, asking how faith and cultural...
Indian Couple Celebrates Five Years of Conscious Celibacy to Deepen Intimacy
Sancchari and Niranjan Sajith, founders of Soulgrow Zen Academy, announced they have maintained a five‑year practice of conscious celibacy. The couple says the choice fuels personal growth, creative collaboration, and a redefined sense of intimacy.
Global Sisters Report Publishes First‑Hand Accounts of Fear and the Holy Spirit in Consecrated Life
The Global Sisters Report released a feature this month that gathers personal stories from consecrated women about moments of fear and unexpected guidance from the Holy Spirit. The piece highlights vivid testimonies—from a village woman’s encouragement to an interior voice...
Ask Who You Are, Not How to Be Happier
We often ask "How do I live better? How can I be happier and reduce suffering?" BEAUTIFUL. There's a whole Spiritual Industrial Complex (and Therapy Industrial Complex) waiting to help with that, to help make our mental prison a little more...
Discover Your Relationship’s True Meaning in Santa Fe
So many couples spend years managing the logistics of life together without ever stopping to ask the deeper questions: What does our love mean? Who are we becoming together? And what do we want our next chapter to look like? On...
RCN America Unveils ‘Date Your Pain’ Journal to Guide Trauma Survivors Toward Spiritual Healing
RCN America announced the launch of “Date Your Pain,” a guided journal created by trauma‑informed educator Dr. Elayna Fernández. The journal combines evidence‑based prompts with spiritual practices to help survivors sit with, soothe, and transform their pain, aiming to foster...
Our Inner Spark Creates Beauty Through Shared Kindness
I've always wanted to create something beautiful in my lifetime: that something can be different for each individual. Mary Oliver names that desire as the piece of God inside each of us. Maybe that is the part that knows, in...
Houston Pastor Keion Henderson Calls ‘Lazy Love’ a Relationship Killer in New Book
On May 31, 2026, Houston pastor Keion Henderson warned that the “lazy love” mindset is destroying relationships. In his new book, Lazy Love, he uses a sloth metaphor to explain how repeated hurt slows emotional response, and he urges believers...
Esalen Launches "Depths of Vision" Workshop Merging Jungian Psychology, Psychedelics and Integration
The Esalen Institute in Big Sur has opened registration for its "Depths of Vision" workshop, a week-long program that combines Jungian psychology, contemplative practice and psychedelic integration. The retreat aims to move participants from fleeting visionary experiences to lasting personal...
Krishna Paksha Panchami Deemed Auspicious for Meditation and Spiritual Study
Religious scholars and astrologers have declared Krishna Paksha Panchami, the fifth waning‑moon day, an especially favorable time for meditation, study and spiritual recitation. Temples and wellness centers across India are scheduling special sessions to harness the day’s introspective energy.
Thought of the Day From Philosopher Alan Watts: “The only Way to Make Sense Out of Change Is to Plunge...
Alan Watts’ 1951 insight – “the only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance” – is revisited as a guide for navigating personal and professional upheaval. The article...
Charles Assisi Champions “Abstractation” As a New Path to Spiritual Insight
Charles Assisi, author and journalist, introduced “abstractation,” a contemplative practice that encourages people to zoom out from literal perception and seek patterns in incomplete data. He argues the method can restore spiritual depth lost to modern empiricism, sparking interest among...
Second Edition of ‘Odyssey of a Healer’ Bridges Science and Spirituality
Dr Mmatheo Motsisi has released the second edition of her memoir “Odyssey of a Healer,” a work that intertwines her medical background with indigenous healing traditions. The book, published 22 hours ago, expands her personal narrative to include travels across...
Rythmia Survey Finds 73% Cut in Suicidal Ideation After Ayahuasca Retreats
Rythmia Life Advancement Center released data from a six‑month follow‑up survey of more than 24,000 guests, showing a 73% reduction in suicidal ideation and sizable drops in addiction, anxiety, depression and PTSD. The findings are fueling a conversation about the...
Arizona’s $5 Million Psilocybin Trial Advances with First‑Responder Cohort
Dr. Sue Sisley’s Scottsdale Research Institute has completed dosing the first 24 participants in Arizona’s $5 million state‑backed trial of whole‑mushroom psilocybin for PTSD. The study, the nation’s first to use intact mushrooms in a regulated clinical setting, will finish its initial...
Patti Smith Leads Ritual Soundwalk at Venice Biennale 61, Merging Art and Spirituality
Patti Smith headlined a half‑hour ritual soundwalk at the Church of Santa Maria di Nazareth, inaugurating the Holy See Pavilion of the Vatican at the 61st Venice Biennale. The performance, built around the 12th‑century mystic Hildegard of Bingen, underscores a...
45-Year Milestone: The Art of Living Draws Millions to Bengaluru for Global Meditation
The Art of Living International Centre in Bengaluru hosted a month‑long celebration marking 45 years of the movement, drawing participants from 182 countries. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the crowd, while founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar turned 70, highlighting the...
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Urges Wisdom over Information in Coffee with CKM Interview
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar appeared on the “Coffee with CKM” program to discuss leadership, spirituality and purpose, marking the 70th year of his journey and the 45th anniversary of The Art of Living. He warned that younger generations are...
Addiction, Recovery, and How Mindfulness Can Support Emotional Sobriety
Recovery coach Stephanie Hazard argues that lasting sobriety requires emotional sobriety—a state of mental balance that goes beyond merely avoiding substances. She illustrates how unresolved trauma can surface as anxiety when a loved one leaves, triggering a cycle of distraction...
Meditation Feels Crushing After Startup Funding Failure
After a failed Series B, I took a 10-day Vipassana meditation retreat....By Day 4, I was convinced my brain would never recover.
Ascension Launches Podcast on Pope‑Favored Classic “The Practice of the Presence of God”
Ascension’s Catholic Classics series will debut a five‑episode podcast on June 8, featuring Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., and Rebecca Dougherty discussing “The Practice of the Presence of God,” the book Pope Leo XIV says most shaped his spiritual life. The show blends...
Riz Ahmed Says Self‑Hatred Can Fuel Inner Growth in New Series Bait
British actor‑writer Riz Ahmed uses his six‑part series Bait to turn self‑hatred into a creative catalyst, describing the show as both a character’s and his own coming‑of‑age. The interview highlights how confronting an inner critic can become a spiritual practice...
Anthropologist Manéli Farahmand Dances Her Way Into Switzerland’s Emerging Spiritualities
Manéli Farahmand, a 30‑year‑old socio‑anthropologist at the University of Fribourg, spent four years participating in 45 ecstatic‑dance sessions and interviewing 30 practitioners to chart a rapidly diversifying spiritual landscape. Her work shows how embodied rituals are reshaping Swiss spirituality, where...
Former Supermodel Lama Aria Drolma to Speak at New York Yoga Day, Spotlighting Her Shift to Monkhood
Former fashion model Lama Aria Drolma, now an ordained Buddhist nun, will join a panel at the multifaith Yoga Day celebration on June 14 at Hempstead’s Vedic Heritage Hanuman Temple. Her appearance underscores a personal journey from runway glamour to...
Catholic Essay Calls for Spiritual Inner Life to Bolster Mental Health
In a 2026 essay, The Catholic Thing argues that mental health cannot be treated solely as a clinical issue and calls for the Global Education Compact to embed the cultivation of the interior life. The piece stresses that meaning, hope...
Pope’s AI Encyclical Goes Viral as AI Founder Backs Its Message
Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical on artificial intelligence has exploded across social media, drawing millions of views and sparking debate. In a column published on June 3, AI entrepreneur Lewis Z. Liu praised the document, saying it offers the most...
Pope Leo XIV Calls Liturgical Rhythm Essential for Modern Faith
Pope Leo XIV told a crowd in St. Peter’s Square on June 3 that the solemn simplicity of liturgical rhythm interrupts modern frenzy and redirects believers to what truly matters. He linked the Vatican II reforms to a deeper spiritual sensibility, urging full‑body...
Anthropic and DeepMind Accelerate AI Consciousness Research
Anthropic and DeepMind have each hired philosophers, psychologists and ethicists to study whether advanced AI models could possess consciousness. The moves underscore a growing willingness among leading labs to confront the moral and spiritual dimensions of increasingly capable systems.
Virat Kohli Holds 500-Year-Old Vaishnava Scripture After Meeting Premanand Maharaj
Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma visited the Vrindavan ashram of mystic Premanand Maharaj on Tuesday, where Kohli was seen holding the 500‑year‑old Vaishnava scripture Shri Vrindavan Mahimamritam. The image has ignited a wave of social‑media discussion about the...
Metropolitan Epifaniy Declares Holy Spirit Dwells Within Every Believer on Pentecost
Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine posted a reflection on June 2, 2026, marking the Feast of the Holy Spirit, asserting that the Holy Spirit dwells within each believer. The statement reaffirms Orthodox Trinitarian doctrine and calls for a...
Quantum Revolution Exhibition Links Physics, Art and Inner Growth in Madrid
Telefónica’s Fundación hosted the opening of the 'Quantum Revolution' exhibition in Madrid, featuring talks by quantum physicist Sonia Fernández‑Vidal, data‑visualisation lead Fernando Cucchietti and exhibition director María Brancós. The event showcased how quantum concepts are being used to explore inner...
The Religion Behind Wellness Trends
Liz Bucar’s new book argues that today’s wellness boom repackages spiritual practices—yoga, mindfulness, psychedelics—without acknowledging their religious origins. She contends that stripping these traditions of their ethical frameworks and communal roots reduces them to short‑lived dopamine fixes. By re‑introducing the...
Munich Researchers Pinpoint Thalamic Rhythm That Marks Wakefulness and REM Sleep
Researchers at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich recorded a previously unknown thalamic oscillation that appears exclusively during wakefulness and REM sleep, disappearing in non‑REM sleep. The rhythm, peaking around 28 Hz, was detected in 14 of 17 epilepsy patients, suggesting a...
Metta Where It Matters
Oneika Mays, former bookseller turned mindfulness teacher, released her memoir and guide *Sit With Me* in March, championing a no‑BS, everyday approach to meditation. Drawing on nearly a decade at Rikers Island, she argues that mindfulness should be stripped of...
Understory Festival at National Cathedral Highlights Defiant Humanism and Spiritual Art
The Understory Festival convened this week at Washington, D.C.’s National Cathedral, presenting a blend of spiritual art, Christian humanist dialogue, and a manifesto for a post‑liberal future. Organizers framed the event as a “gathering of the spiritually alert, long‑game creative...
HBO Docuseries Unveils Dark Origins of Eternal Values Cult
HBO's three-part docuseries "Bring Me the Beauties" debuts June 1, chronicling the rise and fall of the Eternal Values cult founded by self‑styled prophet Frederick von Mierers. Former supermodel Hoyt Richards serves as the series’ anchor, detailing how the cult...
Ben Sasse Turns Terminal Diagnosis Into Personal‑Growth Playbook
Former U.S. senator and college president Ben Sasse, facing a Stage IV pancreatic cancer prognosis, debuted the "Not Dead Yet" podcast to share how confronting mortality can sharpen purpose and resilience. His candid humor and spiritual outlook are resonating with listeners...
Neuroscientists Target Deep Brain Structures as New Seat of Consciousness
A growing cohort of consciousness researchers is intensifying study of the brain's ancient subcortex, arguing it may generate subjective experience. The push challenges the long‑standing cortical model and raises fresh spiritual and ethical questions about mind, animal rights and emerging...
Where Faith Takes Root: Creating a Sacred Home in Ordinary Time
The new "Creating a Sacred Home" series invites Christians to weave prayer, hospitality, and liturgical rhythms into everyday household life during Ordinary Time. It emphasizes simple, intentional practices—like prayer corners, shared meals, and beauty in the home—rather than elaborate projects....
4 Signs You're a Mindful Zombie
Mindfulness enthusiasts risk becoming "mindful zombies" when practice shifts from genuine awareness to a performative habit. The article outlines four warning signs: sanitized language, loss of humor, cessation of questioning, and a superiority complex that blinds self‑awareness. These behaviors replace...
Delhi Speaker Vijender Gupta Calls India's Civilizational Consciousness a National Strength
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta told a gathering at Delhi University on Sunday that India’s true power lies in its civilizational consciousness, not just economic growth. Speaking at the release of the book “Pratham Sindhu Kumbh: Adhyatmik Evam Sanskritik Mahatva,”...
Karen Hao Warns Silicon Valley's Push to Build a Digital ‘God’
Former MIT Technology Review reporter Karen Hao has released a new book exposing a covert effort by Silicon Valley’s AI leaders to build a digital “God.” Her investigation of OpenAI uncovers a culture of secrecy, religious‑like fervor, and a race...
Economic Times Column Links Hindu Karma to Modern Spiritual Purpose
The Economic Times' "Cabin Baggage" column, published June 1, 2026, delves into Hindu philosophy of karma and eternal destiny, juxtaposing it with Abrahamic judgment and Sufi mysticism. The piece argues that intentions shape the soul’s future, offering a spiritual framework...
Tara Brach’s Love & Courage
Tara Brach, renowned mindfulness teacher, released a new workbook titled *The Courageous Heart* to help people navigate the anxiety and division following the 2024 U.S. election. The guide integrates Buddhist bodhisattva principles, her signature RAIN method, and practical exercises for...
Reveal the Mystery
The article explains how shamatha (calm‑abiding) meditation creates observable gaps between thoughts, a practice dubbed “mind the gap.” By repeatedly widening these gaps, meditators transition to vipashyana insight meditation, which reveals the empty, non‑self nature of thoughts. It argues that...