What is SoulStream’s Living from the Heart course?
Living from the heart, as we explore in this program, encourages a departure from solely relying on rational thinking and intellect. It entails acknowledging the significance of emotions and well-being of our bodies.
Contemplative Living – The Way of Compassion
Shauna Gill shares her story of living contemplatively while caring for her injured cat, Emmy, learning to practice the way of compassion, grace and mercy in daily life.
Mystical Transformation: A Journey of Healing and Union with God
Rod Janz explores key aspects of mystical transformation by diving into the healing process, the integration of psychology and spirituality, and the role of mystical experience.
Living from the Heart: Remaining Open to God
Esther Hizsa reflects on spiritual growth using the strawflower as a metaphor for opening one’s heart to God, despite challenges, and embracing the ongoing journey of faith.
Hints of Gladness
There was a time in my life when I felt trapped in negativity. With the guidance of a business coach, I started a project called “Hints of Gladness,” inspired by a line from Mary Oliver’s beautiful poem “When I Am…
Finding God’s Guidance
Finding spiritual direction was exactly what I needed to honor the grief journey I had just begun after the loss of my husband.
CONTEMPLATION: a somewhat acrostic poem
Living a life of contemplation is the fullest way that I know how to live from my heart—the center of my being that is most deeply and honestly connected to God.
Embracing the Mess: Spiritual Direction with Liesel Spicer
I remember a friend and fellow spiritual director who commented that once spiritual direction became a part of her life, it was hard to imagine doing life without it.
Some thoughts on Spiritual Direction
Spiritual direction was not a serious consideration until I was nearly 40 years old. Up to that point, discipleship and mentoring held center stage.