“Daily spiritual practice is the technology of inner change.” Wayne Teasdale, The Mystic Heart
Transformation 365 was born of an inspired connection that transpired in the halls of the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Toronto this fall. That’s
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THE DAWN OF THE SECOND AXIAL AGE
by Brother Wayne Teasdale
We are rapidly entering a new age, and it will be, perhaps, the decisive time for the Earth. It will be an age unlike any other in the issues it will resolve, in the direction it assumes, in
Nine Points of Agreement in the Interspiritual Declaration (From the work of the Snowmass Group)
The world religions bear witness to the experience of Ultimate Reality to which they give various names: Brahma, Allah, (the) Absolute, God, Great
How to Breathe Mindfully
Born breathing, we are naturally equipped with an easy and accessible strategy for anxiety prevention, stress reduction, conflict resolution and self-regulation. Chances are, many people would benefit from a few lessons to
“There is a desperate need for spirituality in our time … We require a spirituality that promotes the unity of the human family, not one that further divides us or maintains old antagonisms.”
“Spirituality is the very breath of the inner life. It is
One of the most in-depth meditation studies to date shows that different practices have different benefits.
As citizens of the 21st century, we face many problems that come with an industrialized and globalized world. We’re confronting climate ch
The essence of the Christian mystery is a revelation of divine love. It's less about rules or forms of religious expression and more about the incarnation of love and how you and I can also be transformed by this universal and unconditional love.
So
A reader once asked. What’s your view on the phenomenon of spiritual ecstasy? I used to think, before I experienced it, that it was a surge of positive emotion, rather like joy. Experienced in the body. Actually, in my experience spiritual ecstasy ta
Which people feel the most wonder and amazement in life.
Do you marvel at the wonder and beauty of life? Do you feel a positive emotional connection to nature?If so, you might be prone to awe, that goosebumpy sensation that we get in the presence
The phrase “spiritual but not religious” has gained so much popularity over the y
New research is starting to explore how gratitude works to improve our mental health.
With the rise of managed health care, which emphasizes cost-efficiency and brevity, mental health professionals have had to confront this burning question: How
A new study suggests that we judge ourselves more harshly than others do when we put ourselves out there.
We all know the experience of vulnerability, even if we don’t call it by that name. It’s that feeling you get when you’re about to tell some
A new study suggests that people who are highly empathic process music differently in their brains.
“Who has seen the wind? Neither you nor I but when the trees bow down their heads, the wind is passing by.” Christina Rossetti
Do you feel the winds of change blowing across our Earth, foretelling a great storm approaching on the horizon?
The consta
Are you feeling stressed and want to experience a deeper connection and presence in the now moment?
Would you like to feel more depth and meaning in your social and professional relationships?
Are you looking for greater work-life balance and new wa
The International Day of Peace reinforces our commitment to promoting world peace above all differences and contributing towards building a Culture of Peace.
The URI Purpose states: “The purpose of the United Religions Initiative is to promote end
If you have trouble with gratitude, you’re not alone. Luckily, there’s something you can do about it.
There are many benefits to being grateful. Gratitude is good for your psychological well-being, your relationships, and possibly even your physicWe have seen the impact of disruptive innovation across the spectrum of business in the last decade. Traditional industry leaders have often been caught flat-footed, failing to respond fast enough to the changing needs of the people they serve. This
Mindfulness, meditation and health your own way
Source: Contemplative Life
Guest blogger Jeff Genung is co-founder and President of Contemplative Life http://contemplativelife.org, a non-profit technology company that helps connect people an
Here's what happens when researchers make people visualize their own deaths.
Does thinking about death make you more grateful for life?
This is an especially timely question for us here at the Greater Good Science Center, where we’ve been mournin
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