In these times, we all need to pull out our own personal self-care kits. Most of us have one, even if we don’t call it that. Self-care is what we do when we know we face a crisis, anxiety, or even downright fear and panic. It’s your “go-to” list of things you can do that will make you feel better. … More Self-Care During Times of Pandemic and Uncertainty
Take a deep breath, take a seat, and just knit. As knitters, most of us know the secret to winding down, tuning out, and experiencing a deep sense of calm. It’s mindfulness at its best. … More Mindfulness through Knitting
If you have a dog, you might begin this spiritual practice on the pretense of “taking the dog for a walk.” Dogs are generally good, silent companions who keep you moving but require little in the way of conversation. … More A Walk in Nature as Meditation (And Take Your Dog)
The practice of spirituality in nature is accessible to virtually everyone. You don’t need any special equipment. You don’t necessarily have to go very far from where you are at this very moment. … More You Don’t Have to Hike the Appalachian Trail to Find Spirituality in Nature
It’s been a hard week here in the United States. Perhaps it’s been a hard week for you personally as well. Give yourself a break. Step outside, without your phone, and take advantage of the peace on offer for all of us. … More In Times of Stress, Peace is Just A Few Steps Outside
Handcrafting – whether it’s knitting, woodworking, painting, sewing, or any other crafting you might name – gives us all a space and time to put our worldly cares aside, quiet our minds and bodies, and perhaps open ourselves to listening or communing with God. … More Spiritual Healing Through Handicrafts
“What happens in the Garden IS the story of the Christianity. Death becomes new life, despite a seemingly hopeless state of affairs at the beginning of the process.” … More Good Friday in the Garden
The first soft, warm breeze of spring brushes your face. After a long winter of enclosed spaces, the cruel sting of subzero temperatures, and a bleak landscape, you finally feel the hope and the possibilities of new growth in the short-term future. All of us have a place where we can become truly and fully … More A Springtime Meditation
Like a pilgrim of old, my spiritual journey has become much like his – taken alone, without institutional support, and mostly in the small “hut” of my home office or while out encountering whomever I may meet on my journey. … More The Spiritual Journeys of Middle-Aged GenXers: It’s a Lonely Road
The idea of wilderness as a place of deep spirituality is not new at all. If we delve into Old and New Testament roots of spirituality in the wilderness, we see that many – if not all – of the major figures in the Bible sought quiet time in the wilderness to confront, deepen, or … More Wilderness as the Forgotten Place of Spirituality
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