The hottest Spiritual Practices Substack posts right now

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Calling all rooted women ...

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie • 2935 implied HN points • 04 Nov 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Mythology Rituals Folklore Beliefs Spiritual Practices
  1. The post highlights the focus on ancestral ties and the upcoming book 'Hearth', emphasizing the importance of place and heritage in storytelling and creativity.
  2. The author shares insights about the North Sea, childhood memories, and the inspiration that nature and history provide for her work on folklore and traditions.
  3. There are exciting updates about the upcoming 'Rooted Woman Oracle' and an online event 'The Descent', showcasing the author's exploration of myths, rituals, and empowerment through storytelling.

A dreaming workbook and audio journey

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie • 2156 implied HN points • 28 Oct 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Psychology Mythology Spiritual Practices
  1. Dreams have been historically valued for wisdom and deep significance by humans.
  2. Dream interpretation was a central aspect of Carl Jung's therapeutic approach, revealing hidden messages from the unconscious.
  3. Personal experiences with vivid dreams can lead to profound insights and transformations in one's life.

The owl season

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie • 2536 implied HN points • 07 Oct 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Mythology Folklore Spiritual Practices Mysticism Community
  1. The newsletter discusses folklore, book releases, and interviews about myths and legends, emphasizing the importance of nature and storytelling.
  2. The writer shares personal reflections on aging, seasonal changes, and the joy of creating in solitude, highlighting the cyclical nature of elderhood and the importance of setting boundaries.
  3. The post also features updates on community events, reading recommendations, and a workshop on the myth of Psyche and Eros, showcasing a diverse range of literary content and upcoming activities.
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Acting ourselves into new ways of thinking

The Joyous Struggle • 474 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spiritual Practices Transformation Beliefs
  1. It's easier to act your way into a new way of thinking than think your way into a new way of acting.
  2. Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to change, but it requires effort and consistency to make significant changes.
  3. Cultivating spiritual practices can lead to structural changes in the brain and help develop qualities like empathy, compassion, and patience.

The Hagitude program – now available on-demand

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie • 1996 implied HN points • 01 Oct 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Mythology Personal Growth Spiritual Practices Community Building
  1. The Hagitude program is now available as a self-study, on-demand course after the live yearlong membership program ended.
  2. The program focuses on navigation through menopause, understanding elder women in myth, embracing one's Inner Hag, and passing down wisdom to benefit the Earth community.
  3. The self-study program includes extensive resources like module workbooks, webinar recordings, guest teacher workshops, creative writing prompts, and dreamwork sessions.

Secret forces—The I Ching and matters of the heart

The Pamplet • 30 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Beliefs Philosophy Spiritual Practices Ancient Wisdom
  1. Engaging with text in interactive ways can lead to significant improvement in skills and creativity, transcending just passive reading.
  2. Historically, various cultures placed importance on the heart's role in cognition and emotions, indicating a deep interconnection between heart and brain.
  3. Listening to the subtle impulses of the heart, following them confidently, can lead to originality, satisfaction, and a sense of quiet joy.

The Case For Life

Weekly Wisdom • 119 implied HN points • 24 May 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Philosophy Connection Meaning Spiritual Practices Existence
  1. The question of whether life is worthwhile is often pondered in times of distress, highlighting the nature of the mind.
  2. The emergence of life preceded the application of logic, leading to a mysterious and unanswerable question of why life exists.
  3. The root cause of suffering is often attributed to disconnection with oneself, others, and the environment, suggesting that feeling connected can dissolve doubts about the worth of life.

Planting Crops Of Meaning

Weekly Wisdom • 139 implied HN points • 22 Dec 22
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Existentialism Spiritual Practices Worldview
  1. John Vervaeke's work provides valuable insights on existential meaning and wisdom.
  2. The meaning crisis is part of a larger meta-crisis that includes environmental, health, socio-economic, political, and judicial aspects.
  3. Vervaeke introduces the 'four P's of knowing' (propositional, procedural, perspectival, participatory) and emphasizes the need for developing perspectival and participatory knowing to combat the meaning crisis.

Wednesday Wisdom #2

Weekly Wisdom • 99 implied HN points • 30 Nov 22
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Gratitude Mindfulness Spiritual Practices
  1. Gratitude is powerful: It's a portal to understanding the interconnectedness of all things.
  2. Explore interesting concepts: Consider watching videos like Neuroenlightenment and Initiation to Game B.
  3. Planning and creating: Engage in projects like publishing articles on breathwork, expanding on ideas about gratitude and interbeing, and delving into concepts like John Vervaeke's work.

How the Wellness Community Lost Its Mind

Daniel Pinchbeck’s Newsletter • 22 implied HN points • 09 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Conspiracy Theories Critique Spiritual Practices Self-reflection
  1. The term 'conspirituality' describes the fusion of conspiracy theories with the yoga and wellness community, leading to dangerous beliefs and support for extremist movements.
  2. The book 'Conspirituality' critiques popular thinkers and activists in the wellness community, acknowledging the need for critical analysis of esoteric beliefs.
  3. Despite its valuable analysis, 'Conspirituality' is criticized for swinging too far in the opposite direction, promoting reductive materialism and extreme criticism of alternative practices.

How to Read the Future

Autoscriptorium • 19 implied HN points • 26 Feb 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Divination Prophecy Rituals Beliefs Spiritual Practices
  1. There are various unconventional methods of divination mentioned, ranging from Wikipediamancy to Swoleomancy and many more.
  2. The post emphasizes the idea that these methods might reflect one's desires and readiness to believe in the future residing within oneself.
  3. Each method, like Retinamancy and Iridomancy, involves unique actions to divine meaning, showcasing a diverse range of approaches.

Metaphysical Energies: The Last Taboo?

Outspoken with Dr Naomi Wolf • 6 implied HN points • 12 Jun 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Metaphysical Spiritual Practices
  1. Discussion of metaphysical energies is becoming more accepted and necessary in our changing world.
  2. There may be a shift in perception and awareness happening globally, leading to a need for spiritual discernment.
  3. Exploring the existence of positive and negative energies is important for spiritual safety and understanding in the current climate.

An Invitation into my Aliveness

The Edge of Practice • 19 implied HN points • 10 Oct 21
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Personal Development Spiritual Practices Self-reflection Beliefs Mindfulness
  1. The writer shares personal struggles and fears about embracing their full potential and aliveness.
  2. They express the importance of staying present in their aliveness and being true to themselves through their creative work.
  3. The writer is on a journey to redefine their relationship with goals, embrace their divine purpose, and share their experiences openly with others.

Winding Down With Love College and the Dalai Lama’s Twitter Account

The False Consensus Effect • 19 implied HN points • 21 May 21
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Beliefs Philosophy Spiritual Practices Meditation
  1. The author reflects on the importance of love and wisdom, suggesting that focusing on early love and courting happiness can bring insight and joy to life.
  2. The text discusses societal issues, mentioning the impact of modernity on happiness, the neglect of love in public discourse, and the pursuit of careerism over true happiness.
  3. There is a critical reflection on the Dalai Lama and the concept of compassion, questioning his style, the perception of enlightenment, and the importance of personal responsibility over societal actions.

Earth, Water & Fire

Davy Wavy Hides in Houston • 0 implied HN points • 18 Dec 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spiritual Practices Spiritual growth Transformation
  1. The Desert Monastics found deep spiritual lessons in the elements of earth, water, and fire, teaching us to see God's presence in the natural world around us.
  2. Their practices of humility, reliance on God's providence, and fervent pursuit of transformation reflect a holistic model for spiritual growth and harmony with Creation.
  3. Through their reverence for nature and intense pursuit of union with God, the Desert Monastics offer timeless wisdom on living an embodied spiritual life rooted in the elements of the Earth.