Spiritual direction has a bit of a negative connotation in our independent and “don’t-step-on-my-toes-or-tell-me-what-to-do” culture. It has, however, been an accepted and necessary component to the spiritual journey within…… Read more “My heart and calling to spiritual direction”
Tag: Community
The Celtic Hearth – epicenter of community and spirituality
Traditionally, the hearth is a site where the Celtic family gathers for both physical nourishment (for cooking and eating) and for spiritual nourishment (in the form of story telling, spiritual teaching, prayer, and healing). It is widely understood in the Celtic world that the hearth is a sacred place. It is a practical, yet spiritual, epicenter of Celtic culture. What are your hearth experiences?
Not much organizing for the organizers
There is very rarely anyone to organize for the organizers. If you are one who facilitates community or feels called to it, you may already know this…… Read more “Not much organizing for the organizers”
To tell or not to tell…
A mystic returned to his community after months of being in the desert in contemplation.
“Tell us about your encounters with the Divine,” they said. “Tell us what God is like.”
When it comes to vision, just do it!
There is a sentiment that consistently comes up in my conversations lately. People have ideas, they have visions for something better, they have intentions… and they wonder how to get there from here. My answer is very often, “Just do it. It’s not that complicated.”
Nathan Bettger | Oshkosh, WI 