Monthly Archives: September 2016

9 Ways to Help a Friend or Family Member With Depression

Posted on September 4, 2016 by JmaC

All of a sudden your best friend stops calling. She no longer wants to join you for yoga on Saturday mornings. The last time you saw her she looked fragile and sad, like someone else was living in her body. … Continue reading →

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Sign of the Cross

Posted on September 4, 2016 by JmaC

The sign of the cross (also used by Eastern Christians) is another expression of religious body language. From early times, this ritual action has enjoyed a widespread usage: crosses were traced with the thumb on the sick, with the hand … Continue reading →

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Traditions Spiritually Independent

Posted on September 2, 2016 by JmaC

Study and Practice to: Search for meaning and purpose in everyday life Emphasize authority of the individual over tradition Continue to evolve ideas and images of God Live with doubts and questions Disavow authoritative religious tradition Therapeutically approach spiritual practices … Continue reading →

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As It Is: Spiritual Journaling

Posted on September 2, 2016 by JmaC

You are welcome to sign up for this e-course any time before the last day, September 2. After you do, you will find in your account an archive of the sessions covered so far, and you can read them online … Continue reading →

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Ways to Love the Life You Have

Posted on September 2, 2016 by JmaC

Where do the solutions to most of life’s predicaments come from? Our brains and nervous systems are wired to respond in one of three ways when we feel stressed, threatened, or deprived: We freeze, fight, or flee. Yet solutions to … Continue reading →

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