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The Sin of Self-Omission
Recovering the Image of God Within Us The word sin has suffered a tragic fate. For many people it conjures images of guilt, shame, moral failure, or an angry God keeping score of human behaviour. It has become one of the least useful words in the spiritual vocabulary because it has been reduced to a … Read more
Your Spiritual Task Is to Become Yourself
It sounds almost too simple. We often imagine that spirituality is about becoming more loving, more enlightened, more disciplined, or somehow closer to God. But after years of studying psychology, theology, philosophy, and human development—and after decades of accompanying people through their deepest struggles—I keep returning to a surprisingly simple conclusion: Our deepest calling is … Read more
Healthy Disagreement: Can You Stay Yourself Without Making an Enemy?
There was a moment over dinner recently that has stayed with me. The conversation was lively. Several thoughtful people around the table were discussing philosophy, politics, and the future of the world. As the evening unfolded—and perhaps helped along by a glass or two of wine—one person began speaking at length. Eventually, another friend interrupted. … Read more
Real Spirituality Makes You More You
One of the most common assumptions in modern spirituality is that the highest goal is to transcend the self. We’re told that we’re all one. That we’re the ocean, not merely the wave. That awakening means dissolving the illusion of separation. There’s deep wisdom in these teachings. But I’ve begun to wonder whether they’re sometimes … Read more
Why Spiritual Awakening Feels Like Dying
Is My Life Falling Apart? There comes a moment on almost every authentic spiritual journey when it feels as though life is coming apart. Not simply because circumstances have changed. Not because a relationship has ended. Not because a career has collapsed. But because something far more fundamental is happening. The very identity you’ve relied … Read more