Before moving into a discussion of the various personality types in the Myers-Briggs system, it is very important to make a few points clear. (1) Unlike the Enneagram, the MBTI was not developed primarily to deal with motivation, spirituality, and personal growth. The MBTI is a system which describes cognitive styles (i.e., the way we Read More …
Definitions are important – well, at least, I think so. My wife often accuses me of coming up with my own precise definitions and then expecting others to abide by them. You know what I say to that? I say, “What do you mean by precise and expecting?” Well, all kidding aside, there are a Read More …
It may come as no surprise to anyone who has browsed around this website that my two favorite spiritual practices are centering prayer and mindfulness meditation. While I use a variety of practices, these two speak to me personally in such a deep and resonant way. A significant reason that I like them is that Read More …
Well, as some of you might realize, I have not been posting as regularly to the blog part of this website as I once was. I’ve been working on several writing projects, large and small, and I wanted to post a little foretaste of my favorite one. Have you ever heard of process theology? If not, Read More …
So often, we want to escape suffering – to escape our pain. On the path to wisdom in our lives, there is no path “up” that doesn’t first lead us “through.” I really hate that. There is a part of me that always feels “If I were smart enough…” or “If I were spiritual enough…”, Read More …
During this second week of Advent, we look to John the Baptist. I’ve always thought he was such an interesting figure. Not quite an Old Testament prophet. Not quite a New Testament apostle. He’s a very in-between man, isn’t he? He’s the forerunner, the voice in the wilderness, the first candle in the darkness… That’s Read More …
What do you do when the game is unfair? What do you do when life is unfair? There comes a time in every person’s life when he or she discovers that just because you are trying to be fair – to be good, to do what’s right, to do what’s expected of you – there Read More …
Advent is coming… The reading for this week may catch several of us unaware (particularly if one didn’t grow up in a tradition which uses the lectionary). We’re starting to get ready for Christmas – Isn’t Advent all about the expectation of that baby in the manger? Then, why are we reading about the Second Read More …
I’m going to do something a bit weird today. No, not that weird. I’m going to talk about a Sunday Gospel passage that has already passed. I have been very busy in settling down to the new situation after the move, and I just haven’t gotten back to my usual flow on posting here. Even Read More …
Hi, everyone! I’m currently in the process of putting together a book on how to start using various spiritual practices. Since I plan this book to be very practically-focused, I’d love to include specific instances, tips, troubleshooting, difficult spots, or any stories you might have with a particular practice. If you have a story, question, Read More …
