Category Archives: Spiritual Practice

The Journey

Posted on December 9, 2015 by writeherewritenow

How much do we focus on a task but barely notice the process? I remember doing El Camino with a friend and almost turning our pilgrimage into another task. Our obsession was to arrive to the end, and for the … Continue reading →

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Bad News Radio

Posted on July 27, 2015 by writeherewritenow

There’s a talk radio station on the air 24/7. Spewing out negative messages, it drones on constantly: “There you go again,” “You never do anything right,” “You’re not good enough.” Despite its dismal programming, it’s quite popular. I’ve heard it … Continue reading →

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What is your Foundation?

Posted on June 15, 2015 by writeherewritenow

The first step when you start the Jesuit Spiritual Exercises is to recognize the ‘Principle and Foundation’ of your life. Daniel Fleming reinterprets Ignatius’s words on this first principle as recognizing that “all the things in this world are created … Continue reading →

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Just BE

Posted on May 29, 2015 by writeherewritenow

Hunched over my computer at work, I feel my muscles tense up and a burning sensation between my shoulder blades. I’ve worked through lunch, there’s a meeting in fifteen minutes, and I feel like I’m being chased by a powerful … Continue reading →

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The Language of the Heart: Writing as Spiritual Practice

Posted on May 8, 2015 by writeherewritenow

I spend most of my days rushing along on the surface of life in a succession of appointments, meetings, deadlines and challenges that feels like an agility course. But my daily meditation brings me back in touch with myself and … Continue reading →

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Ananda Yoga and the Power of Possibility

Posted on February 23, 2015 by writeherewritenow

“Nothing on earth can hold me. I am free. I am free. . . .” Lifting her arms above her head in a graceful sun salutation, Kathy felt a deep sense of peace. She had come to Ananda Yoga in … Continue reading →

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Wherever You Go There You Are

Posted on January 28, 2015 by writeherewritenow

Wherever You Go, There You Are, the title of Jon Kabat-Zinn’s book on mindfulness, offers us a powerful reminder: wherever you go, your state of mind, your energies, your consciousness informs everything you do. Many leaders have heard that mindfulness … Continue reading →

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The Compassionate Mind

Posted on January 12, 2015 by writeherewritenow

“Just open your heart in an inconceivably big way, in that limitless way that benefits everyone you encounter.” Pema Chodron When you live in a state of reactivity, a small trigger can set you off in the direction of anger … Continue reading →

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First Tune Your Instrument

Posted on January 7, 2015 by writeherewritenow

In our world of challenge and change, we can get so busy rushing from one problem to another that we lose sight of possibilities. Mindful leadership often means stepping back, taking time to reflect instead of simply reacting. A few … Continue reading →

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Life is Always Changing

Posted on January 2, 2015 by writeherewritenow

“Moment by Moment, Just Do It.” Seungh Sahn Life in this planet is marked by endless change. In fact, this element seems to be an intrinsic part of life. How do you deal with sudden changes in your life or … Continue reading →

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