Today's Spirituality Pulse
Camino de Santiago: A Walk of Faith Inspires Spiritual Reflection
The Manila Bulletin article explores the historic Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, emphasizing its role as a walk of faith and a path to inner discovery. It notes that travelers undertake the trek across Spain seeking deeper meaning and personal growth.
Navayana Buddhism Redefines Caste Justice, Says New Frontline Analysis
Frontline's latest column examines B.R. Ambedkar's Navayana Buddhism, arguing that the movement insists religious doctrine must submit to moral principles. The piece highlights how the new Buddhist strand reframes spirituality as a tool for collective justice, challenging entrenched caste hierarchies.
Day Sixty-Seven: Open the Door
In the 67th entry of his daily channeled‑message series, Dr. Roger McFillin explores the metaphor of opening a door to signal personal transformation. He urges readers to release lingering attachments, step into unknown possibilities, and align with a higher purpose. The...
Sadhguru Tells Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu Life Is ‘Fantastic, Not Unfair’ in New Interview
In an interview published today, Sadhguru told Indian actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu that expecting fairness from the world is unrealistic and urged her to “have a taste of life, not the taste of your thought.” The exchange highlights a growing...
Doorways to Awareness
The article explains Dzogchen’s concept of rigpa—an innate, primordial awareness that precedes ego and conditioning—and argues that awakening can occur instantly when this state is recognized. It contrasts this view with other Buddhist paths that treat enlightenment as a gradual...
The Waiting Room • Daily Devo #522
Daily Devo #522 reflects on biblical waiting rooms through Elijah’s drought‑filled exile and Mephibosheth’s disability‑induced marginalization. Both narratives illustrate how God uses periods of apparent stagnation to prepare for dramatic breakthroughs—rain after three years for Elijah and full land restoration...
Two Examples of Joy in the Seemingly Mundane
The author reflects on two everyday sources of joy: the abundant, year‑round produce in supermarkets—exemplified by fresh winter tomatoes at Berkeley Bowl—and the surprising civility people show across deep political or cultural divides. Both observations highlight modern supply‑chain resilience and...
Pope Leo XIV Cites African Saint Augustine to Champion Love, Grace, and World Peace
During his first official trip to Africa, Pope Leo XIV highlighted Saint Augustine’s African origins to frame a message of love, grace and world peace. Historian Catherine Conybeare’s new book re‑positions Augustine at the centre of the global church’s heritage,...
Live Intentionally: Lessons on Growth, Relationships, and Success
Important life lessons I wish I knew years ago: 1 lost money can be found, lost time is lost forever - protect what matters most 2 to learn, unlearn, relearn and then change yourself is a superpower 3 you are...
Peaceful Living: Breathe, Slow Down, Enjoy, Own Decisions
The most peaceful people I know: • Don't hold their breath • Find a way to enjoy anything • Move slower • Don't make it about them • Own every decision they make.
Get Back In The Chair
Jac’s post urges readers to "get back in the chair" and resume daily meditation after a hiatus. He cites Massachusetts General Hospital research showing that regular practice can keep the brain up to twenty years younger and lower stress. The...
True Fulfillment Comes From Mastering Your Inner Wellbeing
A pleasure to meet you, @RepSuhas. Whatever abundance we gather externally, true fulfillment lies in how well we engineer our interiority. This is the greatest fulfillment and privilege we have as human beings—the ability to take full charge of our...
Leadership Embraces Inner Wellbeing for Planetary Miracle
Heartening to witness leadership committed not only to external wellbeing but also to inner wellbeing, @CongressmanRaja. To create a miracle of the planet, your mind should be a miracle. This is the greatest contribution we can offer humanity and future...
Cornel West Calls for Hope Amid Catastrophe in Steiner Lecture at St. John’s College
Cornel West addressed students and faculty at St. John’s College in Santa Fe during the annual Steiner Lecture, urging hope and moral action in what he described as a time of “catastrophe.” The former Princeton professor wove together religion, philosophy, and...
Miraculous Mind Transforms Life Into a Miracle
An honor to witness your commitment to the wellbeing of this nation and its people, @RepMcCormick. The beauty and fortune of human life is the extent to which it can be experienced. Only with a Miraculous Mind can our experience...
Happiness Is the Way, Not a Destination
"There is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way." ~ Thich Knat Hahn This statement reminds us happiness isn't a distant destination waiting for the right conditions. It is cultivated in how we live each moment—through mindfulness, presence, and...
Opinion Piece Claims ‘Hustle’ Culture Masks Avoidance of Inner Silence
Yahoo published an opinion article asserting that the prevailing ‘hustle’ mindset functions as an escape from uncomfortable inner silence. The author contends that perpetual activity masks avoidance, prompting a reevaluation of how ambition is defined in personal‑growth circles.
Ursula K. Le Guin’s Guide to Embracing Change
How to live fully – Ursula K. Le Guin's remedy for our resistance to change https://t.co/YSyGurmRde
Humanity Thrives When We Define Ourselves Together
Ubuntu: I am a person through other people and my humanity is tied to yours. I AM because WE are. A philosophy and essence of humanity we would all do well to remember. https://t.co/jTlslb9dDO
How to Live Fully: Ursula K. Le Guin’s Remedy for Our Resistance to Change
Ursula K. Le Guin’s 1971 novel *The Lathe of Heaven* offers a stark meditation on humanity’s instinct to resist change, equating that resistance with suffering. The essay highlights her argument that true equilibrium is a dynamic process, not a static...
Be Ready: Jesus Could Return Tomorrow
Jesus could return at any moment are you ready? We’re not promised tomorrow. Now is the time to live prepared and surrendered. Do you know Christ… and does He know you? 🙏 https://t.co/uZqv2pgyex
Seeing Seeds as Time's Weapon Against War
"Can you plant a garden to stop a war? It depends how you think about time. It depends what you think a seed does, if it’s tossed into fertile soil." This is wonderful: https://t.co/skrIjmxpZh
Meditation: Widening Rings of Being (20:26 Min.)
In this 20‑minute guided meditation, Tara Brock leads listeners through a step‑by‑step body scan, emphasizing deep breathing, gentle release of tension, and expanding awareness to encompass the whole field of sensation, including sounds and thoughts. She invites participants to notice...
Small, Sacred Rituals for Flourishing Your Own Way
The author reflects on the resilience of two neglected rosebuds as a metaphor for personal flourishing amid chaos. They argue that small, intentional rituals—like opening a window for five minutes or playing instrumental music—can reset the nervous system and create...
Authenticity Requires Daily Fight Against External Expectations
Being yourself is a continuous effort. There is always another expectation placed upon you, another person pulling you toward their preferences, another nudge from society to act a certain way. It's a daily battle to be yourself, not merely what the world...
The Sage Who Stopped Forcing Life: How Lao Tzu’s Wu Wei Can Bring You Back Into Flow
The post revisits Lao Tzu’s ancient principle of wu wei, clarifying that it means “effortless action” rather than laziness. It argues that modern professionals often push harder, creating internal friction that hampers performance. By aligning with the natural flow of events—like water navigating...
An Israeli-Palestinian Peace Encounter
Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon’s new book, *The Future Is Peace*, chronicles their joint peace‑building tours across Israel and the Palestinian territories, weaving personal trauma from the Nakba, the Holocaust, and the Oct 7 attacks into a narrative of reciprocal storytelling....
Los Angeles Therapist Dr. Sara Spowart Wins Health 2.0 Award for Happiness-Based Mindfulness Model
Los Angeles therapist Dr. Sara Spowart was honored with the Health 2.0 Excellence in Healthcare Award for her Happiness-Based Mindfulness model. The accolade highlights a growing industry focus on sustainable, empathy‑driven mental‑health care.
Sattva Yoga Academy Shifts 2026 Training Focus to Inquiry Over Transformation
Sattva Yoga Academy in Rishikesh has revamped its 2026 training program to prioritize personal inquiry and everyday practice, moving away from the typical transformation‑as‑product model. Founder Anand Mehrotra says the curriculum now centers on five core pillars that shape how...
I Sat in My Car and Cried when My Book Didn't Hit the NYT List.
Danielle LaPorte reflects on the sting of missing the New York Times bestseller list and uses that experience to launch her sixth book, Bless & Release, through a reverse audio‑first publishing strategy. She is offering a paid $67 insider session on April 21, 2026 that...
The Shattered God
Darcey Steinke’s latest nonfiction, *This Is the Door: The Body, Pain, and Faith*, examines how chronic pain reshapes spiritual belief. Drawing on C.S. Lewis’s own journey from *The Problem of Pain* to *A Grief Observed*, she interweaves personal anecdotes with...
Stop Overthinking, Start Enjoying the Present Moment
When we are caught up in thoughts about life we tend to enjoy it less. We get caught up listening to the commentary. https://t.co/oO66gxPptN
John Quincy Adams, the Declaration, and America’s Christian Essence
American Policy Roundtable has issued a new hardcover that reproduces John Quincy Adams’s 68‑page Fourth of July oration delivered in 1837, accompanied by scholarly commentary from political theorist William B. Allen and roundtable chairman David Zanotti. In the speech, Adams...
Christian Science Feature Links Spiritual Growth to Justice and Peace
The Christian Science Monitor published a feature that ties individual spiritual growth to societal justice and peace. Drawing on a personal 40‑year‑old business dispute, the piece argues that deeper understanding of God’s principles can reverse injustice. The article positions spiritual...
Defining Humanity: Path to a Compassionate Future
THE MEASURE OF OUR HUMANITY: https://t.co/ov0hvGC0h8 FULL SERIES The very heart of this question is about laying down a path toward a sane and compassionate future. It is about confirming what defines our moral worth and what we stand for. https://t.co/ww5zfxIodQ
Why God Feels Silent When You Need Him Most
In a candid personal essay, the author recounts praying repeatedly during a painful divorce and single‑parenthood, yet feeling no change and sensing God’s silence. The piece describes how unanswered prayers can breed doubt, emotional fatigue, and a gradual pull away...
The First Few Minutes of Doing Nothing
The post explores the fleeting moments we experience when we finish one task and haven’t yet started the next, describing the instinct to fill that silence with a phone, thought, or new activity. It highlights the subtle discomfort that arises...
Energy Follows Thought.
Danielle LaPorte’s April 15 2026 post “Energy follows thought” argues that mental focus directly generates personal energy, shaping productivity and leadership effectiveness. She explains how intentional thinking can be harnessed as a strategic resource, offering simple mindfulness and intention‑setting techniques. The piece is...
Day Sixty-Six: Take a Breath
On April 15, 2026, Dr. Roger McFillin released Day 66 of his daily channeled‑message series, titled “Take a Breath.” The post invites readers to pause, focus on their breathing, and let passing thoughts drift like clouds. It reinforces the series’ broader theme of using...
Spirituality Emerges as Mainstream Self‑Care Trend, Dailyhunt Reports
Dailyhunt reports that spiritual practices are moving from niche rituals to mainstream self‑care, driven by urban stress, younger‑generation interest, and the wellness industry’s push. The shift highlights a broader search for meaning, balance, and inner peace beyond traditional wellness offerings.
The Discipline of Silence (Wilderness Warrior)
The devotional "The Discipline of Silence" urges readers to embrace stillness as a spiritual practice rather than a sign of weakness. It argues that quiet moments in the wilderness strip away external noise, exposing hidden anxieties and fostering deeper communion...
The 8 Best Philosophical Movies of All Time
The article curates eight films that use narrative to explore deep philosophical questions, ranging from classic moral tales like It’s a Wonderful Life to modern sci‑fi meditations such as Blade Runner and The Truman Show. Each entry highlights the core idea the movie tackles—self‑worth, truth,...
We Chase Truth, Love, Beauty Despite Their Costs
Truth, love, and beauty are all pursued for their own sake, even if they make us worse off.
Questioning Knowledge: Trust, Test, and Self‑Verification
How do you know what you know, and how do you trust and test that you know it? Here is a fascinating thought experiment: https://t.co/XoevKbDR2Y
The Seed Doesn’t Care How Bad You Feel
The blog post explores the Buddhist concept of cetanā, describing it as a mental seed that persists across lifetimes and drives future experience. It argues that guilt alone cannot erase this seed, and introduces a four‑force confession practice—destruction, remedial action,...
Open – A New In-Person Experience (April 28–30, Las Vegas)
Steve Pavlina announced that registrations are now open for Open, a three‑day, in‑person experience taking place April 28‑30, 2026 in Las Vegas. The event is positioned as an inner‑directed, experiential space that blends reflection, gentle movement, emotional awareness and shared presence....
Dear Younger Me: I Never Gave Up
Write a letter to your younger self telling them how far you've come. Tell them all you've learned. Share how you never gave up. Your inner child is impressed beyond what you can imagine.
“Mindfulness Did Not Make Me Slower. It Made Me Clearer”
Stanley Ng, founder of Mindful Circle and a management‑consulting executive, credits mindfulness for improving his decision‑making and leadership under pressure. He describes how brief breath‑focused practice creates a mental pause that lets him detect narrowing perspective, stay open, and respond...
A California Forest Synagogue Experiments with Nature-Based Spirituality
Makom Shalom, a nondenominational forest synagogue in West Sonoma County, has grown to 83 adult members since its launch last year. Led by Rabbi Zelig Golden, a former environmental lawyer, the congregation holds Shabbat and holiday services beneath redwoods and...
A New Book Explores Why the Wellness Industry Has Failed Spiritual Seekers
Liz Bucar’s forthcoming book "Beyond Wellness" argues that the booming wellness industry often strips yoga, mindfulness, and psychedelic retreats of their religious origins, leaving participants without ethical or communal anchors. Drawing on research and personal experience, she shows how practices...
Psychologists Map Out the Pathways Connecting Sacred Beliefs to Better Sex
A new study of 452 heterosexual couples finds that viewing sexual intimacy as sacred is linked to higher sexual satisfaction and passionate connection. The effect operates through relationship habits—especially sexual mindfulness, open communication, frequent intercourse, and consistent orgasms—rather than sheer...