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Hurricane Sandy: A Spiritual Naturalist approach to tragedy
A commonly heard response of many religious and spiritual people during times of disaster is, “I’ll pray for you”. Spiritual Naturalists are a varied bunch and some may engage in some kinds of...
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Giving and the holidays: making a change
“The Piety and Generosity of theRoman Women” byNicolasGuy Brenet (1785).Last year I wrote a letter to friends and family, and shared it on my blog, about concerns I was having about consumerism and the...
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Distractions to Spiritual Practice, Pt 3
This is the third of a 4-part series which explains, in each part, one of four deceptive distractions to a core purpose of spiritual practice: cultivating, with applied practices, wisdom and a...
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Distractions to Spiritual Practice, Pt 4
There are many important and noble endeavors which are, quite simply, not spiritual practice. Many of these activities may be very important and even help in our spiritual walk, cultivating various...
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Do you believe in Love?
(c) Eirik van Hoegee.In studying ancient philosophy (the very thoughts that shaped the course of later ideas, culture, and history to come) it is impossible to really understand what you read without...
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What is Spiritual Transformation? (Pt 1 of 2)
In this 2-part series, we will not only look at spiritual transformation in detail, but at the end of part 2 we will feature an audio discussion of the article between its author, DT Strain, and B.T....
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What is Spiritual Transformation? (Pt 2 of 2)
This is the second of a 2-part series on spiritual transformation (link to part 1). After the article (below) we continue with an audio conversation between DT Strain and B.T. Newberg of...
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A New (old) Skepticism
Pyrrho, often referred to as the first Skeptic philosopher.Skeptics have often been accused of being cynical, negative, etc. They will (quite appropriately) correct us that skepticism is not the same...
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Spiritual Naturalist Drumming
Courtesy, Lisa Marie Bytheway.Drumming is an ancient art that has played a ritualistic and spiritual role in different cultures all over the world. Drumming practitioners today may be most familiar...
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Mindful Discourse
“Quack Quack!” (cc) Creep Streeps (Art Freak), Flickr.com.In the Spiritual Naturalist Society – in all of our articles, correspondence, in-person conversations, online conversations, and local events –...
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Life challenges as mirror
This morning my wife discovered that the left side mirror on her car had been smashed by vandals sometime during the night. The same thing happened to our neighbor’s car, both parked on the street.As I...
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When love seems absent
(cc) William Warby.We all face times when it seems there is little genuine love in the world. Perhaps we’ve been seeing a lot of depressing things in the news, or perhaps it’s more personal. Maybe it’s...
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What "death is a part of life" means
Created at weavesilk.com.Often in reading philosophy and wisdom teachings, one has a kind of repeating experience. We see many common phrases or statements by wise teachers. Perhaps we see the same or...
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The integrated practice
A puzzle can’t be assembled without knowing the full picture. (cc) Ella Phillips.I’ve been an artist as long as I can remember. My father is a traditional oil painter whose work usually involves...
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Are you really meditating?
(cc) IchZeit, Flickr.com.In the many discourses I host or participate in, both online with our members, and in my local chapter of the Society, it is a common thing to hear a visitor talk about a...
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What you think and how you feel: it matters
The best mask in the world will not bring true happiness. (cc) Ann (Mrs Magic), Flickr.com.The more I’ve learned about naturalistic spirituality and spiritual practice, the more I’ve come to regard...
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Naturalist Practice: The Big Picture
(cc) Angela Marie Henriette, Flickr.com.We are at the beginning of an important movement to gather again, a spirituality that is fully natural and rational, yet not shallow or merely technical and...
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Celebrating our first anniversary!
(cc) Debbie R, Flickr.com.Hello friends! Today (September 18, 2013) marks one year since the Spiritual Naturalist Society officially launched. We have come a long way in a short time and I am so...
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An Atheist Plea for Preserving Thanksgiving
(cc) Chriss Knisley (cknisley44), Flickr.com.I don’t often use the term ‘atheist’ to describe myself, because my lack of someone else’s belief is not something I see as important, and because those who...
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The Role of Philosophy in Spirituality
Sophia, goddess of wisdom. (cc) Chris Beckett.Our Education Director, B.T. Newberg, has published an article for us discussing the role of science in helping us find a Way of Life. So, I thought it...
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Meditation Framing & Procession: A Spiritual Naturalist Ritual
The following is a description of a ritual I have designed to precede and follow a meditation session, which I plan to use in my practice and would like to share. It can be conducted alone or in a...
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Harvesting Happiness
(cc) Brett Davis.We’ve all been in frustrating situations such as standing in a long line in a crowded store, caught in highway traffic, and so on. I was in a crowded coffee shop recently. The teller...
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Understanding Evidence & Reason in Spiritual Naturalism
“This universe… has not been made by any god or man… but is an ever-living fire, kindling itself by regular measures…” –Heraclitus, Fr.20. Photo (cc) Andy Morris.Naturalists can be found in many places...
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Letting go of the side of the pool
(cc) Margot GabelIn earlier articles I’ve discussed what spiritual transformation could mean in a naturalistic context. Many times the real essence of these profound experiences can be difficult to...
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SNS Year 1 Anthology Book Now Available
We have great news for our members, subscribers, and all enthusiasts of naturalistic spirituality! Articles from the first year of the Spiritual Naturalist Society have been brought together and...
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