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Find spiritual practices in Sarah Bowen’s book Spiritual Rebel: A Positively Addictive Guide to Finding Deeper Perspective & Higher Purpose. Explore the intersection of animals and spirituality in her forthcoming Sacred Sendoffs: An Animal Chaplain’s Advice for Surviving Animal Loss, Making Life Meaningful, & Trying to Heal the Planet. And listen to her recent podcast with Rabbi Rami.
Bowen is a multifaith spiritual educator, animal chaplain, and award-winning author. As a member of One Spirit Interfaith Seminary’s faculty, Spiritual Directors International, and several recovery communities, Bowen seeks to help others connect with the higher power of their own understanding. She’s passionate about the study of the world’s great spiritual traditions; animal welfare; and travel to quirky, spiritually charged locations. When she grows up, Bowen hopes to be a Jedi. Connect at thisissarahbowen.com or follow her on Instagram @modernreverend.
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Be Squirrely
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4 Practices to Embrace Blue Spirituality
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Embracing Enchantment
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Three Ideas for Heart-Centered Gatherings and a Compassionate Thanksgiving
Winter Is Coming: Prepare Your Pandemic Pup
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Praying the Animal Rosary
Find solace in an animal rosary practice that invokes blessings on our furry, fi…
Black Cats: Reclaiming the Sacred Feline
Halloween and the season of black cats is a good time to examine our misplaced b…
Cultivate Your Spiritual Sweet Tooth
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A Halloween-Time Practice for Finding Balance
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Dos and Don'ts of Holistic Digestion for Your Animal Companion
Keep your four-legged family members from developing digestive issues by followi…
12 Reasons to Yawn Every Day
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Roosters Rule: Finding Purpose Through Animal Rescue
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4 Lessons on Forgiveness From a Rescue Dog
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4 Animal-Inspired Tips for Better Sleep
If you're looking for ways to naturally sleep better at night, where better to l…
3 Nature-Based Practices for Battling Zoom Fatigue
How greening your space, petting your animal bestie, and taking a break to walk …
Reiki for Stressed-Out Cats
Got a stressed-out cat? Here is everything you need to know about reiki for cats…
LGBTQ+ Animal Pride
“As the 2020 Pride month wraps up, let’s bring to light the stunning diversity o…
Wizard of Paws’ Derrick Campana on Saving Our Pets
Wizard of Paws' Derrick Campana “is proving a healthy and happy life is possible…
Is Your Feline Sending Divine Signs?
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Wild Lovingkindness: Creating Mettā Connections
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The Power of Fierce Singing
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5 Spiritual Lessons We Learn From Cats
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6 Sustainable Gardening Tips for Animal Lovers
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How I Became an Animal Chaplain (and Why It Matters)
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Roadside Blessings: Conscious Driving Practices for Animal Lovers
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May the Fork Be With You
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Book Review: Spiritual Rebel
"Bowen is adept at taking complex ideas from a variety of ancient and modern sou…
