What Calls Me Back to Practice
I’ve been reflecting lately on what keeps my practice and commitment to spiritual growth going, even when time is tight, even when there are so many demands, even when doing inner work seems futile in the face of the challenges in the outer world. And I realized there are a few things that call me back to Spirit and back to practice - maybe you’ll relate:
Sometimes what calls me back is remembering that I and each and every one of us has a soul purpose, a gift to share and a responsibility to share it. What’s in our hearts, I am coming to learn, is medicine not just for ourselves, but for a broken world too. We need to nurture it, grow it and share it!
On other days what calls me back is a synchronistic moment - a song on the radio, something someone says, a line from a book, the feeling I get when passing by a certain tree. We are meant for more - there is more to life than to-do lists and endless demands. I find peace, love, care and purpose when I take time to get quiet and connect.
And on some days, in truth, it’s the (usually uncomfortable and unwanted) recognition that living life without connection to spirit, without connection to myself, is uncomfortable. I don’t do it well, honestly. I work too hard, I try to control too much, I let the world out there cause me to forget the bigger meaning and purpose of life.
While part of spiritual practice is quiet and reflective time alone, participating in supportive, inspiring and nurturing community helps me stay consistent and grow spiritually. Plus, I love talking to people and hearing about how Spirit is showing up in their lives. I love hearing about what moves you, what resonates with you, and what the challenges are. I love navigating through the process of growth together.
If this resonates with you, here are a few ways to step into community:
Upcoming Events:
Soul Talk in the Park: Monday, August 10th at 4pm
Pulaski park, Northampton - Free and open to all. Come as you are for an easy, open conversation about spirituality — no agenda, just presence and good conversation.
Understanding Your Soul — Book Study: Starting Monday, September 14th
Register by August 31st for early bird pricing. Learn more and sign up here.
Soul Medicine for a Fractured World — Book Study Starting September 30th
Early bird pricing runs through August 31st. Learn more and sign up here.
If any of these are calling to you, I'd love to have you join. And if you have questions, just reply to this email — I'm always happy to talk it through.
In grace and peace,
Heather