Perfectionism can interfere with us growing into the person we’re meant to be and offering our unique gifts to the world.
Tag: Thomas Merton
Giving God the Benefit of the Doubt
There are times in our lives when our spiritual practices feel too difficult, or we believe we’re not getting any benefit from them. At these times, we need to give God the benefit of the doubt.
An Unexpected Stumbling Block to Gratitude
I’ve always considered myself grateful, but then I realized there’s an aspect to gratitude that I’ve been getting all wrong.
Doing Too Much
It’s easy to get caught up in good intentions to help improve the world, but Merton cautions us that we must be careful not to lose our inner peace in the process.
Crows
Like crows, our minds pick up a lot of shiny things over the course of a lifetime. And this includes beliefs about ourselves that are very hard to let go.
The Speed of Change
Change can happen at radically different speeds, but it always leaves us vulnerable.
Why Contemplation Isn’t Just for Monks
Living a contemplative life isn’t all about praying.
The Monk and the Jedi
Spiritual insights can come when you least expect them, from unanticipated teachers.
Look for the Marvels
Our focus on spiritual work shouldn’t exclude experiencing the marvels of the physical world.
Self-Compassion is a Spiritual Practice
Thomas Merton offers a perspective on why self-compassion doesn’t just make us happier; it’s also a powerful tool for our spiritual journey.
Falling Up After 50 