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.
Apple Podcasts Debuts ‘A Psychic’s Story’, a Mainstream Dive Into Intuition
Apple Podcasts has released ‘A Psychic’s Story’, a series hosted by Nichole Bigley that explores psychic phenomena, intuition and spiritual pilgrimage. The launch includes episodes from an Egyptian pilgrimage and a collaboration with the ParaPods Network, signaling a growing appetite for spiritual content on major platforms.
Philosopher David Chalmers Wins 25‑Year Consciousness Bet Over Neuroscientist Christof Koch
At the Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness conference in New York, philosopher David Chalmers was declared the winner of a 25‑year bet with neuroscientist Christof Koch that the neural basis of consciousness would be identified by 2023. The...
Live: “How to Do Stoic Therapy” – Conversations with Modern Stoicism
Donald J. Robertson streamed a live video titled “How to do Stoic Therapy” through his Substack publication “Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life.” The session walked participants through practical methods for applying Stoic principles to everyday mental‑health challenges. Viewers...
Economic Times Launches ‘Vitamins of Values’ Column Linking Spiritual Wisdom to Daily Self‑Care
The Economic Times rolled out a new opinion column called “Vitamins of Values,” pairing spiritual wisdom and meditation with seven core virtues likened to essential vitamins. The feature aims to embed timeless teachings into modern self‑care routines, reflecting a broader...
Global Survey Finds 50% of Young Christians Read Bible Weekly, Challenging Secular Decline Narrative
The Patmos Youth Report, released May 13, 2026, surveyed 91,000 people in 85 countries and found that half of young adult Christians read the Bible at least once a week. The data, gathered with Gallup and the United Bible Societies,...
Pope Leo XIV Urges Peace, Flags AI Warfare and Youth Anxiety at Sapienza University
During a Thursday address at Rome’s Sapienza University, Pope Leo XIV urged young people to become "artisans of true peace," warned that AI‑driven weapons could erode human responsibility, and decried a "great lie" fueling anxiety among students. He cited a...
Self‑Love Burns Like Hot Iron, Others Offer Escape
I get blown away every time I read this paragraph by Carl Jung: To love someone else is easy, but to love what you are, the thing that is yourself, is just as if you were embracing a glowing red-hot iron:...
UK Study Finds Well‑Being Peaks at Age 47, Highlighting Midlife Spiritual Growth
A new UK survey of 4,000 participants shows that well‑being, mental clarity and physical health reach their highest point at age 47. Researchers say the finding underscores a midlife window for deeper self‑knowledge and spiritual exploration, as people shift focus...
Rajinikanth Says His Ego Was Crushed at Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living Celebration
Superstar Rajinikanth revealed that his ego was shattered when, despite thousands of devotees at Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's 45‑year Art of Living celebration, no one acknowledged his presence. The incident underscores the growing appeal of spiritual gatherings that transcend celebrity...
Kate Bowler Wants You to Know Joy Is Still Yours
In this episode, author and cancer survivor Kate Bowler explores the paradox of feeling a deep, almost mystical sense of joy and wholeness even amid profound suffering. She reflects on the fleeting moments of peace she experienced right after her...
Pope Leo XIV Calls Youth ‘Artisans of True Peace’ and Urges Christian‑Muslim Unity
Pope Leo XIV addressed Sapienza University on May 14, urging young people to become “artisans of true peace,” while three days earlier he led an interfaith colloquium urging Christians and Muslims to work together to revive humanity. Both speeches spotlighted...
Jogye Order Supreme Patriarch Links Anxiety to Buddhism’s Three Poisons
Supreme Patriarch Seongpa of Korea’s Jogje Order told followers on May 13 that anxiety and fear arise from the Buddhist “Three Poisons” of greed, anger and ignorance. He called for the Threefold Training—discipline, concentration and wisdom—to help people recognize their...
New Review Dismisses Quantum Consciousness Claims, Fuels Spirituality Debate
Researchers Xun Ma and Aoping Wang of Xiamen University published a comprehensive review in Frontiers in Psychology that concludes no quantum‑based theory of consciousness has yet met the rigorous scientific standards required to explain subjective experience. The paper reignites the...
Pressure in the Mind
The article explains that a subtle, persistent sense of pressure fuels stress, anxiety, procrastination and other forms of mental suffering. It argues that the problem is not the pressure itself but our habitual reaction to eliminate or surrender to it....
Nature Abhors a Vacuum
In a 1944 letter to Edith Gates, C.S. Lewis argues that loving one’s neighbor must flow from a prior love of God, echoing George MacDonald’s theology. He distinguishes genuine love as a deep state of being rather than a fleeting...
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Christian‑Muslim Solidarity, Vesak Peace, and Science‑Faith Collaboration
Pope Leo XIV delivered three coordinated messages this week: a call for Christians and Muslims to turn indifference into solidarity, a Vesak appeal urging Buddhists and Christians to become artisans of peace, and a reaffirmation of the Vatican Observatory’s role...
Unitree G1 Robot Ordained at Seoul’s Jogyesa Temple in $13,500 Ritual
A $13,500 Unitree G1 humanoid was formally ordained at Seoul’s Jogyesa Buddhist temple, receiving the dharma name Gabi. The ceremony, staged by the Jogye Order and Unitree Robotics, highlights a clash between declining Buddhist membership and the rise of AI...
RedCircle Podcast Launches ‘Intentional Fatherhood’ Episode on Vocation and Dad Identity
RedCircle released the latest episode of its Intentional Fatherhood series, tackling the intersection of work, vocation, and Christian fatherhood. Hosted by Justin Whitmel Earley and Brook, the show argues that a dad’s calling is formed through character, not discovered in...
Shift From Work‑life Balance to Work‑life Integration
Work-life balance sounds reasonable. It isn't. The moment you talk about balancing work against your life, you've already conceded something: That your work isn't part of your life. That it's a cost you pay to get to the time that actually...
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The Benefits and Drawbacks of Celibacy
Celibacy, the voluntary abstention from sexual intercourse, is gaining traction among professionals seeking to sharpen focus and avoid health risks. Proponents highlight benefits such as increased productivity, reduced expenses on contraception, and deeper spiritual or personal growth. Critics point to...
Hundreds Attend Vedanta Shravana Sessions in Melbourne Over Two-Day Weekend
Hundreds of Melbourne residents attended two-day Vedanta Shravana sessions on May 9‑10, led by Indian scholars Vidwan Arjun Bharadwaj and Vidwan Dr M.V. Vishwanath. Organized by the Aham Brahmasmi Foundation, the events showcased growing public appetite for Advaita Vedanta in...
Universe & Us
The post “Universe & Us” by Pearl Zhu is a lyrical meditation that links humanity, the cosmos, and purposeful action. It blends vivid imagery with a call to turn awe into kinder choices and personal initiative. Shared on social media,...
From Then to Now
Pearl Zhu’s poetic manifesto chronicles a personal transformation from self‑doubt to confident influence. The piece traces the journey of turning fear into resilience, adopting an agile mindset, and reshaping one’s purpose into a visible personal brand. By rejecting external validation,...
Physicist Carlo Rovelli Calls ‘Hard Problem of Consciousness’ a Misnomer
Theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli published an essay in 3 Quarks Daily asserting that the so‑called “hard problem of consciousness” is a misnomer. He frames consciousness as a relational process rooted in physics, challenging a long‑standing philosophical framing that underpins many...
Global Studies Show Psychedelics Lower Brain Hierarchy and Death Anxiety
Two recent studies reveal that psychedelic experiences flatten the brain's hierarchical organization and significantly reduce fear of death. The findings, based on a multinational brain‑imaging analysis and a survey of 106 adults, suggest a neuro‑psychological pathway for deeper existential acceptance.
Monthly Reflection: 6 Questions to Sharpen Focus
The end of the month isn't just a date on the calendar. It's a chance to reflect and reset. Six questions worth asking yourself today: 1. What did I learn this month? 2. What am I proud of accomplishing? 3. How did I step...
Thomas Rhett Knows the True Meaning of 'Live Like You Were Dying'
Country star Thomas Rhett appeared on the Human School podcast to unpack Tim McGraw’s “Live Like You Were Dying.” He argued that if every day felt like a final one, concerns such as a 401(k) or career milestones fade, while relationships and...
Russian-Born Yogini Annapurna Nath Completes Nine‑Dhuni Fire Tapasya in Pushkar
Annapurna Nath, a Russian-born yogini, finished a nine‑Dhuni agni tapasya and Shiva meditation in Pushkar, Rajasthan, after three weeks of sitting inside nine burning fires. The rare practice, aimed at inner transformation and world peace, highlights a resurgence of traditional...
25 Inmates Begin 10‑Day Vipassana Meditation Camp at Bengaluru Central Prison
Bengaluru Central Prison has opened a 10‑day Vipassana meditation camp for 25 inmates who have shown good conduct. The program, run by prison authorities and the Department of Prisons and Correctional Services, seeks to reduce recidivism by teaching emotional regulation...
Lovingkindness: Heart Quality, Not Action Checklist
Lovingkindness is a quality of the hear, not a prescription for a certain kind of action.
You and Your Two Wolves
Michael Bungay Stanier highlights Eric’s new book *How a Little Became a Lot*, which grew from the *One You Feed* podcast. The book uses the classic two‑wolf fable to explore how we nurture either uplifting or draining relationships. Stanier urges readers...
Embrace Transience: Live Impactfully Beyond Material Ash
Ash Before my Body and My Bones Turn into nascent Ash let the Power and Beauty of My Being touch this World. Let my Breath bring the fragrance of my Being to you and The glory of my Lord of No-thing. The profoundness of Nothing, cannot be missed for...
Are You a Shallow Christian?
The post challenges readers to examine whether their Christian practice has become shallow, defined by routine Bible reading and autopilot prayers. Drawing on Psalm 42, the author describes a quiet restlessness that signals a deeper hunger for God. He proposes a...
Choose Work that Aligns with Meaning or Money
Do you need your work to feel meaningful, or just to financially support your life? Why's that the right fit for you? SinceYouAsked
Church Isn't Optional—Consistent Community Strengthens Faith
A lot of men treat church like it’s optional. If I feel like it, we’ll go. That’s a weak standard and it trickles down to your whole family. The Bible is clear: do not give up meeting together. Your faith was never...
The Gift of Inner Stillness
“The Gift of Inner Stillness” curates a collection of mindfulness resources aimed at helping readers cultivate mental calm. The page links to over a dozen articles covering topics such as daily meditation, pain management during practice, and seasonal mindfulness rituals....
Nature’s Quiet Reveals What Modern Life Obscures
Kate and I spent the weekend forest bathing. A cabin in deep woods, a river feeding the ocean, tides marking the day. We hiked, watched, listened, and smelled. We let the quiet settle. By Sunday morning, my resting heart rate dropped...
Brodsky's Remedy: Poetry Beats Existential Boredom
Nobel laureate Joseph Brodsky on the cure for existential boredom (which may be the most pernicious and invisible modern epidemic beneath everything from loneliness to war) https://t.co/12A49eeD5x
Tested and Proven Audio 544
Daily Devotional for Women published its latest episode, "Tested and Proven Audio 544," as part of its evening devotional series. The audio piece is delivered through Substack and is available exclusively to paying subscribers. Listeners can stream the episode via...
Baby Hare Awakens Workaholic, Rekindles Her Wild Soul
The moving story of how a helpless baby hare helped a workaholic woman wake up from the trance of near-living and rewild her soul https://t.co/yBn8omsEpm
Gibran’s Guide to Humanity’s Spiritual Perfection
How to be human – Kahlil Gibran's recipe for our spiritual perfection as a species https://t.co/S1aNieKGbX
Spiritually Burned Out? Tish Harrison Warren and some Ancient Monks Have Advice.
Tish Harrison Warren, an Anglican priest and former New York Times columnist, released her fifth book, “What Grows in Weary Lands,” on May 12, 2024, describing her own spiritual burnout despite a thriving career and family. She credits a social‑media detox—prompted...
Finding Life’s Meaning in Street Library Relics
Street library divinations – searching for the meaning of life in discarded books and found objects https://t.co/gfJpexPKmJ
Your Inner Experience Is Your Own Choice
As a human being, the stars and planets need not decide your experience of life. You alone should decide your Inner Experience. #SadhguruQuotes https://t.co/D4TcrGA0wv
Relational Ground (Chapter Four)
The author announced the launch of a new book, *The Practice of Being Alive*, and is releasing its chapters as working drafts on Substack. Chapter Four, titled “Relational Ground,” explores a subtle form of social fatigue that stems from constantly...
Faith and AI Converge: Guiding Moral Future
My dear friend and partner in the Faith-AI Covenant Project, Dana Humaid Al Marzouqi, and I come from different cultures, different professional backgrounds, and different faiths. But we share a deep conviction that humanity is approaching a turning point with...
Being Authentic Makes Life Simpler
“When I decided on the right to be who I truly was, instead of the person I had always agreed and striven to be—i.e., highly successful, endlessly charming—life got a lot more simple.” — @ANNELAMOTT Listen to the latest episode of...
Meditation: No Goal, Just Deep Relaxation of Self
#Meditation is not meant to be a strain. Straining for a goal is tension. A successful meditation is not achieving something new. Meditation is not something to achieve. You are already that which you seek... Just learn to relax so...
Surrendering Ego: Let the Machine Reveal Hidden Truths
Wall Street worships at the altar of ego I found salvation in surrender Let The Machine see what my pride wouldn't let me admit https://t.co/gnKc5yJGKL
Aging Brings Humility and Quiet, Revealing Past Nonsense
“The older you get, the more quiet you become. Life humbles you so deeply as you age. You realize how much nonsense you’ve wasted time on.”