We are beings of infinite worth and value – this is the profound truth that lies at the heart of our faith and civilization. It is a truth that we too often take for granted, treating it as mere intellectual exercise or societal formality. But today, let us truly examine this belief as it applies to our own lives and

We stand in awe at the profound realization that the sense of right and wrong is woven into the very fabric of our being as human creatures. It is not merely an external set of rules imposed upon us, but an internal compass that guides us through the ethical terrain of life. This moral awareness is our birthright, a gift

We are beings who long for affirmation and approval at the deepest levels. From the earliest days of our lives, we instinctively seek the nod of those around us – first our parents and family, then our friends and peers as we grow older. Their approval allows our sense of self to blossom and take shape. We feel we belong,

Our lives often feel disconnected, fragmented between the outer world of activity and the inner world of our souls. We find ourselves going through the outward motions and actions that circumstances demand of us, while inwardly we feel a sense of misalignment, as if we are living incongruently with our deepest values and spiritual center. Over time, this disconnect enables

Our lives are part of an inherently dynamic universe, pulsing with an underlying energy and vitality that surrounds and sustains us. To live fully into this dynamism, we must identify purposes and goals that resonate at the core of our being – the “nerve center of consent” as it is so eloquently described. These are not mere superficial ambitions, but

Within each of us, there is an inward sea – a vast, unfathomable depth of being that contains the essence of who we truly are. In the midst of this inner expanse lies an island, and upon that island stands an altar, fiercely guarded by an angel with a flaming sword. This sacred space represents the core of our authenticity,

As we walk through this world, there is an undeniable sense that something deeper stirs within us. We are more than just the superficial reactions, thoughts and speech that make up our daily existence. Beneath that surface level, vaster realms of being beckon to be explored and awakened. We cannot ignore the unconscious currents that seem to upwell from a

We have found ourselves on a profound journey of re-examining the very foundations of our faith and spiritual understanding. For so long, we had accepted the conventional teachings and narratives passed down to us, but something deep within us became unsettled. The “six-line narrative” we inherited of an original ideal state, a subsequent fall into brokenness, our current existence in

We recognize that silence and solitude are among the most profound spiritual practices available to us on this journey. The desert mystics of early Christianity modeled for us a radical embrace of these practices through the Prayer of the Heart, the Jesus Prayer, and a life of peaceful solitude. Their example awakens in us a longing to experience that same