Entries tagged with “Spiritual Practice”
Buddies on the Spiritual Path
Having a buddy with you as you journey through life is crucial, especially for those times when you find yourself feeling lost.
Close to the Ground: The Great and Mighty Ango
The first thing about spiritual practice is that, for it to work, we have to do it. An obvious truth. The second thing about spiritual practice is that we need to do it regularly—m…
Creating an At-Home Altar to Bring Spiritual Peace and Joy
No matter your spiritual outlook, creating a place that is set apart will help you in countless ways. Create a holy altar at-home to bring spiritual peace and joy to your life as you balance all the other activities in your living spaces.
Cutting-to-the-Chase Meditation
This is my arrangement of a transcription of the conversation/dharma talk with Zen priest Sokuzan Bob Brown last Sunday at our local meditation group. Bob began by describing the b…
Decorate with Spirit: 5 Ways to invite peace into your home for the holidays
Many of us are so overwhelmed by holiday pressures that we miss out on the special moments that give meaning to this time of year. Whatever your religious beliefs, set yourself up …
Examen Practice: Following the Thread
An examen practice can assist in finding and interpreting the thread of spirituality that is always in your life.
Featured Artist: Alexandra Eldridge
S&H editor Ben Nussbaum spoke with Santa Fe-based artist Alexandra Eldridge about intuition, illustrating the tarot deck, and the importance of trusting yourself.
How to Take a Spiritual Sabbatical
In our high-tech world filled with 24-7 technology, social media and the need to be connected to our smart phones at every turn, the idea of getting away to unplug and rejuvenate s…
Is Godzilla Your Power Animal?
Within that which you fear, there is spiritual potential. Reclaim your monsters and awaken to the presence of God in Godzilla.
Is It Important To Find a Good Spiritual Teacher?
To these perennial questions, I offer some answers — not to close a conversation but to broaden one. I do not claim to know anything you don’t know, but if I can help you remember …
Journaling Animalia
Studies suggest animals engage in their own kind of spiritual practices. Discover animal-inspired prayer through a sacred writing practice.
Podcast: Jeana Naluai
Our March/April 2020 cover subject is Native Hawaiian cultural practitioner and lomilomi expert Jeana Naluai. Rabbi Rami spoke with her to learn about healing and forgiveness.
Practices for Death and Rebirth for Scorpio Season
Honor your grief as we enter into the season of generative death and prepare for the coming season of rebirth.
re/VIEW: Mark Nepo
Mark Nepo reflects on his spiritual journey, our polarized country, and how being open-hearted can change the world.
Skinny Dipping as a Spiritual Practice
A skinny dipping experience can not only be incredibly sensual, but it can also be undeniably spiritual.
Spirituality and Dogs
You have to train a dog to be vicious. For humans, all it takes is religion, politics, or social media. Dogs are the ultimate Zen practitioners.