Sage Wisdom | Spiritual Direction

I’ve been ill for the past couple of years. My illness takes a toll on my body and causes extreme fatigue, making it difficult to function at a normal level. This is the first writing that I’ve been able to do in ages. It’s frustrating, but it has also become my life. I’m currently on…

Armand M. Nicholi Jr. was a clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts General Hospital. He also wrote the book “The Question of God: C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud Debate God, Love, Sex, and the Meaning of Life.” I haven’t read this book but I read an excerpt that caught my…

July 8, 2023 I’ve been thinking a lot about the most recent mass shootings in the news. Most recent. It’s disturbing to think that shootings are so commonplace that we think in these terms. My heart is heavy. Why do we insist on categorizing people we disagree with? More importantly, why do angry and distressed…

12-24-2022 The holidays bring up a lot of memories. Memories that make us smile. Memories that make us cry. We get to choose how to manage whatever comes up, but sometimes it can seem like the feelings are bigger than we are. Holidays are difficult for many people. But, I think about my grandparents and…

I always wonder what people mean when they say they are spiritual but not religious. I think a lot is going on beneath the surface when people use this phrase. Religion and spirituality aren’t mutually exclusive; I think they are complementary. Healthy spirituality helps us connect more with the Self, others, and the divine. Religion…

Spiritual Direction is an ancient practice that is experiencing a resurgence in many faith traditions. Contemplatives tend to value the practice of spiritual direction as an integral aspect of a contemplative life. I’m not focusing on monk and nuns, specifically, but all people who want to know God more deeply or are searching for more…