Beth BradfordMar 293 minI'm a Catholic, but...If you ever hear me on my live meditation sessions on Insight Timer, you might be surprised that I'm Catholic. Yes, I bring up my faith...
Beth BradfordJan 295 minThe Enneagram--A Junk Science Spiritual PathThe Enneagram claims to be a means of “unlocking” your Christian potential. It quantifies who you are in God, and you're more than a number.
Beth BradfordDec 26, 20213 minBe Vigilant of Your ThoughtsThe more we tend to our thoughts in this time of self-reflection, the more we can get out of impulsive and compulsive behaviors.
Beth BradfordNov 22, 20214 minWe Don't Process Our EmotionsAfter reading this morning about the tragedy in Wisconsin, it further emphasizes that we don't process our emotions very well.
Beth BradfordNov 20, 20214 minIt's Time We Call 'Bullshit' on Certain 'Mystics'Joel Osteen even calls bullshit on them. Sure, he might put it more politely while broadcasting to millions of people, but he still...
Beth BradfordOct 19, 20212 minThe 'Hidden' Message of the LeafThe message is always there but remains hidden from us because we've put material things over our spiritual eyes.
Beth BradfordOct 2, 20212 minThe Absurdity of Abstract TheoriesWhen a theory tries to explain everything, it honestly explains nothing. We seem to like touting abstract ideas and phrases.
Beth BradfordAug 24, 20213 minAvoid the Esoteric HypeSpiritual experiences take work. Lots of it. It's also not very pretty. And if we try to rush it too soon, it might actually be traumatic.
Beth BradfordAug 13, 20213 minHow Well Do You Deal with Conflict?We believe canceling others will punish ideas into obscurity. However, it only shows our immaturity and inability to manage conflict.
Beth BradfordAug 7, 20211 minVisualizations Can Unlock Your AnswerMany times stress weighs us down so heavily that we find it difficult to find answers to some problems. The demand for us to know can...
Beth BradfordAug 2, 20212 minJoy Comes in the MorningWe think that all is lost. We lose hope. We cry and cry and don’t think the anguish will stop. Then suddenly, it’s morning.
Beth BradfordJul 23, 20213 minYour Resistance to Rules Can Teach You SomethingRules are often set in place to help us avoid attachments. We oftentimes resist the rules without noticing the teaching.
Beth BradfordJul 3, 20212 minWhat a Leaf Can Teach YouThe leaf also didn't care to set itself apart from the rest. It knows its place on the tree. It shares resources with the other leaves.
Beth BradfordJun 28, 20213 minSometimes you just need to HTFUHTFU, where the "H" in this stands for "harden." It means "quit whining and focus." It's much easier to complain, but it gets you nowhere.
Beth BradfordJun 15, 20212 minThe Absurdity of CertificationsI don't think life can be figured out by formulas or expensive systems. Each of us has to be open to the opportunities in each moment.
Beth BradfordJun 14, 20214 minHow a Belief in God Can Be Beneficial to Your BrainAndrew Newberg and Mark Robert Waldman found that our concept of God activates parts of our brains, which can affect our well-being.
Beth BradfordJun 4, 20213 minWhy Do You Care About Kim Kardashian's Earrings?Maybe rather than spend an hour “fighting” with someone on Twitter, we could spend that hour understanding why we insist that we're right.
Beth BradfordMay 27, 20211 minResetting the BonesWhether you choose to process this trauma in a healthy, productive way or choose to ignore it, it will bring about pain.
Beth BradfordMay 18, 20211 minPassage Meditation--Shvetashvatara UpanishadMeditate on him, be absorbed in him, wake up from this dream of separateness. Know God and all fetters will fall away.
Beth BradfordMay 10, 20213 minHow Do We Really Know?However, God always makes turns in the road to make sure we're paying attention. These turns aid in our growth as well.