Spirituality Blogs and Articles
Spirituality Blogs and Articles
The Good Trade article argues that finding personal purpose begins with the act of letting go—releasing rigid expectations and external validation. It encourages readers to seek moments of presence, whether through nature, meditation, or low‑stimulation TV shows that calm the mind. By curating a weekend of gentle media, the piece suggests a practical pathway to mental clarity and deeper self‑awareness. The overall message blends mindfulness with actionable leisure choices to foster purpose-driven living.
The blog reflects on unearned grace as spontaneous, non‑transactional kindness that arrives without merit. It cites Sarah Perry’s description of grace as a favor that doesn’t keep score, highlighting its indiscriminate nature. The author notes how many people internalize a...
Maria Popova’s seventh annual Universe in Verse series debuted an animated poem titled “But We Had Music,” a collaboration with Australian musician Nick Cave and Brazilian visual artist Daniel Bruson. The piece blends poetry, astrophysics and music to confront humanity’s fleeting...
Former Harper’s editor and novelist recounts his shift from Catholic altar boy to atheist and now a “skeptical believer,” arguing that belief is unavoidable because science cannot prescribe how to live. He illustrates how personal decisions—from career choices to marriage—are...
Day 12 of the "Holiness" devotional series, titled "Set Apart by the Sacrifice," underscores that believers should not merely admire God’s holiness but actively receive it. The post highlights the Cross as more than a symbol of forgiveness, portraying it...
The post revisits Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, drawing a parallel between the ancient shadows on the wall and today’s algorithm‑driven media bubbles. It outlines the painful journey from ignorance to enlightenment, emphasizing the philosopher’s role in guiding others toward...
Stephen Grosz’s new book *Love’s Labor* reframes love as an ongoing, demanding practice rather than a sentimental refuge. He argues that confronting confusion, pain, and inevitable loss is essential to building authentic connections. The work draws on decades of psychoanalytic...
The post argues that a cultural reawakening is driving renewed interest in esoteric practices such as Edgar Cayce’s readings and astrology. It suggests that more individuals are seeking self‑knowledge beyond conventional science, positioning the “blueprint of the soul” as a...
The Day 11 entry of the "Praying the Promises of the Cross" series, titled "Set on Fire for Good," frames the Cross as a catalyst for active zeal rather than merely a symbol of forgiveness. The author urges readers to...
The post announces a new guide that bundles five systematic out‑of‑body experience (OBE) techniques into a single training program. It merges methods from the Monroe Institute with Tibetan yogic dream‑portal practices, promising at least one approach will work for any...
Emil Cioran distinguishes two forms of loneliness: the personal, felt even amid beauty, and the cosmic, arising from an awareness of the universe’s isolation. The essay argues that individual loneliness is a self‑contained drama, while cosmic loneliness reflects an objective...
Rob Argent reflects on how personal music preferences—Blur, Oasis, Radiohead—became proxies for identity and group affiliation. He observes that people often cling to external symbols rather than shedding them, leading to polarized debates that echo childhood arguments. Argent champions the...
