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.
Four Years in a Row. Still Humbled. Still Grateful.
In this episode, host(s) welcome back Dr. Chris Harper, CEO of Better Man, who has been the platform’s highest‑rated speaker for four consecutive years. Dr. Harper shares biblical insights on a man’s identity in Christ, emphasizing the role of a gospel‑centered husband and father. He discusses how Better Man’s resources have impacted millions of men worldwide, reinforcing the importance of spiritual growth and purposeful leadership within the family. Listeners hear practical, faith‑based strategies for living out a Christ‑centered masculinity.
Boulder Shambhala Center Marks 50 Years with Community Governance and Mortgage‑Free Campaign
The Boulder Shambhala Center commemorated its 50th anniversary in March 2026, announcing a move to community‑based governance and a fundraising campaign to pay off its downtown mortgage. The changes aim to secure the center’s long‑term viability while deepening its meditation...
IIT Madras Launches $600,000‑Funded Center to Study Spirituality and Mental Health
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras has inaugurated the Center for Advanced Research on Spirituality, Science and Society, funded by a ₹5 crore (~$600,000) donation from alumnus Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj. The hub will bring together experts from medicine, humanities...
The Importance of Presence
In this live conversation, J.B. Lloyd and his guest Summer discuss the concept of presence—the outward expression of inner composure, character, and temperament—using examples from film, military leadership, and everyday life. Summer announces her new publication, "The Art of a...
The Beauty of Unraveling
In this deeply personal episode, the host reflects on a painful betrayal and the intense self‑blame that followed, ultimately discovering that true forgiveness must begin with oneself. They share how they were able to fully forgive the betrayer without an...
As an Overachiever, I Didn’t Think I’d Like Yoga. I Was Wrong.
Former collegiate athlete and serial overachiever Katie Jesionowski recounts her reluctant first encounter with yoga, a brief glimpse of calm that she later dismissed after a challenging class. Six years later, therapy and meditation led her back to a small...
I Used to Sit in My Truck at 4 AM and Wonder Why I Felt Completely Dead Inside.
The author promotes a digital self‑help guide called CAGED, priced at $37, aimed at men who feel trapped by modern church culture. The post shares a personal narrative of spiritual dissatisfaction and positions the product as a blueprint for breaking...
Trilith Foundation Unveils Research‑Backed Human Flourishing Guide
The Trilith Foundation announced the April 14 launch of *Human Flourishing: A Field Guide*, a five‑week program built on the Global Flourishing Study. Backed by Harvard, Baylor University and Gallup, the guide pairs scientific findings with ancient wisdom and a...
When You Don’t Know What to Say to God Anymore
Starla’s latest Substack post addresses the growing sense of prayer fatigue many women experience, describing how silence often becomes a protective avoidance rather than true surrender. She explains that authentic, even messy, prayers are more important than polished language when...
Turn Ego's Fearful Child Into Written Insight
I experience ego as a terrified child. Meditate on one fearful thought, move it from your head to paper, and follow the simple directions below. xoxo bk Download the One-Belief-At-A-Time Worksheet: thework.com/downloads theworkofbyronkatie #byronkatie #innerwisdom #selfhelp #selfinquiry #healingjourney #selflovejourney #dailylesson #mindfulness #TheWork
Future Self Craves This Moment, So Treasure It
I do this thought exercise often when I’m playing with my two-year-old daughter: I think about myself as a 75-year-old, wishing to be back to this very moment. And grant myself that wish.
Friday with Friends: Astrology of Liberation with Leah Tioxon
In this episode, host Leah Tioxon unpacks the astrological chart of guest Desiree, highlighting how her fire (Mars in Aries), water (seven placements in water signs), and Capricorn rising shape her drive, intuition, and leadership style. Key takeaways include the...
Consciousness Is the Only Directly Known Reality
“What truly exists is consciousness. That’s the only thing I am directly acquainted with. I don’t know about atoms, galaxies, and neurons; all of that is inferred. The only thing I know is seeing, hearing, feeling.” Christof Koch https://t.co/3rYzs1oKPu
Stillness Unlocks Intuition, Insight, and Inspiration
It's all in the pause. Your intuition, insight, clarity and inspiration come from a mind that is still. When you experience a pause in the thought stream. Simply being and feeling rather than planning and thinking. https://t.co/ojAlU5tSBk
Michael Pollan Unveils Four-Year Study on Consciousness
Michael Pollan has released "A World Appears: A Journey Into Consciousness," the product of a four‑year investigation into the nature of consciousness. The book tackles the so‑called hard problem and positions itself at the crossroads of neuroscience, philosophy and spiritual...
Consciousness Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg
What We Actually See—and Don’t See—Shows Consciousness Is Only the Tip of the Iceberg https://t.co/EFWjAGTeDw https://t.co/6rmhGOucPo
Focused Breathing Centers You in the Present Moment
An intentional focused breath is a beautiful reminder of where you are and what matters most at this moment. https://t.co/vHiGRobUeX
Nothing Missing, Nothing Broken • Daily Devo #499
Daily Devo #499 delivers a devotional centered on patience as the Spirit’s perfect work, drawing from James 1:3‑4 and Psalm 84:11. The author emphasizes God’s constant presence through trials, encouraging believers to wait on divine timing for spiritual maturity. By...
Choose Fluidity over Rigidity: Transform Your Conditioning
"We can change, evolve, and transform our own conditioning. We can choose to move like water rather than be molded like clay. Life spirals in and then spirals out on any given day. It does not have to be one...
Pope Leo XIV Launches First World Day of Prayer for Vocations Message, Urges Inner Discovery
On March 25, Pope Leo XIV released his first World Day of Prayer for Vocations address, titled “The Inner Discovery of God’s Gift.” The Holy Father urged families, parishes and religious leaders to foster interior prayer and support vocational discernment,...
Scholars Unveil 'Omni-Present' Framework to Re‑Root Mindfulness in China
A team of Chinese scholars has introduced an “Omni-Present” indigenous framework to integrate Western mindfulness models with traditional Chinese philosophical concepts. The proposal seeks to address cultural tensions and restore ethical dimensions that have been stripped from secular mindfulness programs.
Fear of Loss Fades when We Accept Non‑ownership
“What are you afraid of losing, when nothing in the world actually belongs to you?” — Marcus Aurelius https://t.co/Rud7C21iCw
Finding Life in the Flux
The essay contrasts Helen Czerski’s *The Blue Machine*—which treats the ocean as a mechanistic system—with Robert Macfarlane’s *Is a River Alive?*, which adopts an animist, experiential narrative. Czerski’s scientific framing limits emotional connection to the sea, while Macfarlane’s immersion in...
Dance with Uncertainty for an Exuberant Life
Living an Exuberant Life is only possible when you are able to dance upon the uncertainties of life. #SadhguruQuotes https://t.co/OjT2FqUBjP
Thich Nhat Hanh Links True Love to Self‑Knowledge Rivers
The great Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh on true love and the 5 rivers of self-knowledge https://t.co/nPsSrDxUQ2
Delhi Conference Reexamines Nalanda Mahavihara’s 800‑Year Spiritual Legacy
An international conference in Delhi brought together scholars, diplomats and Buddhist leaders from India, Nepal, Bhutan and the United States to examine Nalanda Mahavihara’s 800‑year legacy. Organized by the International Buddhist Confederation, India’s Ministry of Culture and the Dr Ambedkar International...
Neurologists and Patient Call for Routine Spiritual Care in Clinics
A coalition of neurologists from UCLA, Colorado, Harvard and Brown, together with Parkinson’s patient Kirk Hall, published a paper in Neurology Clinical Practice demanding that spiritual care become a standard part of neurological treatment. The authors cite a survey showing...
A Divine Reset • Daily Devo 498
The devotional “A Divine Reset” offers a brief evening prayer that acknowledges global and personal turmoil before urging believers to pause, breathe, and focus on God’s presence. It emphasizes letting go of past burdens, counting daily blessings, and creating quiet...
Gray Beard Hairs Prompt Unexpected Reflection on Mortality
What’s interesting is it feels like every day I notice a new gray or white hair in my beard and mustache. I recognize that I’m getting older, and I actually look forward to that, but seeing the gray show up...
Does Mindfulness Make You a Pushover?
Oxford Mindfulness director Claire Kelly challenges the notion that mindfulness creates passivity, arguing it actually fosters clearer, more deliberate action. Systematic studies of MBCT and MBSR show participants gain better emotional regulation, reduced stress, and sharper decision‑making. Kelly emphasizes that...
Pope Francis Urges Interfaith Coexistence as Radicalization Spikes
Pope Francis addressed the Programme for Christian‑Muslim Relations in Africa, declaring that religions can live together in peace despite a surge in radicalization. The Vatican leader highlighted the role of dialogue and mutual respect as essential to global stability.
IIT Madras Launches $600,000 Research Hub on Spirituality, Science and Mental Health
IIT Madras has inaugurated the Center for Advanced Research on Spirituality, Science and Society, backed by a ₹5 crore ($600,000) donation from alumnus Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj. The hub will unite scholars across medicine, humanities and architecture to examine how...
Day 4: Finding Your Way Out of The Cave
The fourth installment of the "Day 4: Finding Your Way Out of The Cave" daily devotional for women was streamed live on March 26 2026, thanking participants like The Real Denisha J, Janice, Caroline Goings, and Natia. The session highlighted a worship song by Elevation...
Leaving Mormonism Requires Work, Not Just Walking Away
Just finished listening to Jessi on Call Her Daddy and I have a lot of thoughts—but this one really stood out: You can take yourself out of Mormonism… but if you don’t do the work, Mormonism doesn’t leave you. Jordan is the proof.
Optimism Begins with Personal Grounding, Not Viral Validation
I asked @ShiraLazar how she stays optimistic while fighting for an industry that often fights back. Her answer had nothing to do with platforms, algorithms, or follower counts. It starts with taking her dog outside in the morning. Feeling the sun. Breathing....
Entry Points Week 2
The post identifies unhealed trauma as a hidden entry point that sabotages spiritual peace, explaining how the body’s stress responses persist even when faith is strong. It argues that devotion alone cannot overwrite physiological patterns formed by past wounds. The...
The Dilemma of Choice
Eric Maisel’s article "The Dilemma of Choice" explores how modern abundance of options creates anxiety and paralysis. He argues that self‑coaching can help people navigate uncertainty by clarifying core values, reframing decisions as experiments, and distinguishing personal motivations from external...
Just One Thing: Be Kind to Yourself by Being Kind to Others
Rick Hanson’s latest Just One Thing entry argues that the most effective way to care for yourself is to extend genuine kindness toward others. He illustrates the point with a personal story of a high‑pressure keynote where shifting focus from...
The Doctors Who Say Spirituality Belongs in Medicine
Physicians from leading academic centers published a paper in Neurology Clinical Practice urging routine spiritual care for neurological patients. The study cites a survey of 1,000 adults where 60% want spiritual support in medical settings. Researchers provide concrete questions and...
Dear Young People: You Do Not Have to Hurry
The article argues that societal pressure forces young people to chase rapid, visible success, often by age twenty‑five, creating a scripted timeline of achievement. It reveals that this urgency is largely manufactured by industries that profit from insecurity, such as...
Why “Brain Rot” Is an Ancient Spiritual Disease
The episode explores the ancient concept of the "Noonday Demon" described by 4th‑century monk Evagrius Ponticus, linking it to modern issues like chronic exhaustion, attention deficits, and doom‑scrolling. It argues that what we now label as "brain rot" was documented...
What The AI Consciousness Question Conceals
The article argues that the debate over AI consciousness distracts from the real economic question: how human‑AI configurations create value. It cites research showing that when AI is integrated as a collaborative partner—preserving human judgment—performance improves, whereas naïve automation harms...
When Love Becomes a Sacred, Unheld Whisper
Thursday Poem: Have you ever loved someone so deeply you almost whisper their name to God then stop because you are not sure if you are asking for them or asking to be released Has it been love if it lives more in your spirit...
Kind Inner Dialogue Transforms Your Life
Listen to your inner voice and see what it's saying to you. Is it kind? Are you compassionate with yourself? Challenging thoughts are the first step in changing your inner narrative. Change the mind. Change your life. #mindfulness https://t.co/fdgDUuUbG6
Live Journal Club Check-In
Emily P. Freeman’s fourth Journal Club check‑in recaps the four journals she relies on daily, emphasizing how each supports her personal productivity and reflection. The post dives deeper into her use of *The Next Right Thing Guided Journal*, spotlighting the...
Silence Fuels Growth: Embrace Solitude for Centered Happiness
RT @JoeContrera Often, growth requires I exit the habit-trail of activity and busy-ness and sit in silence. It is in this solitude that I am reminded of the thoughts that always seem to re-center me. Here are three important thoughts...
The Part of You That You Hate Is the Key to Everything You Want
In this episode of Front Row Dads, attorney‑turned‑executive Craig Perra shares his harrowing journey from high‑powered corporate life to rock bottom addiction, self‑harm, and a stint in an inpatient facility. He explains how he applied his risk‑management expertise to his...
Love-Based Activism: A Conversation with Tara Brach and Mohsen Mahdawi - Part II
In part two of her conversation with activist Mohsen Mahdawi, Tara Brach delves into the deep psychological roots of fear, hatred, and trauma that fuel systemic injustice, using the Israel‑Palestine conflict as a vivid illustration. Mahdawi explains how Buddhist ethics...
A Conversation With Diana Butler Bass
In this episode, award‑winning author and religious historian Diana Butler Bass recounts her journey from an evangelical college student to a professor who was fired in the early 1990s, a turning point that led her to mainstream mainline churches and...
Memory Shapes Identity; Forgiveness Prevents Loneliness
Two thoughts from Stephen Elliott "What we remember, and how we order and interpret what we believe to be true, are what shapes who we are." "If you never forgive you'll always be alone."