Embracing Alone: Finding Peace Through Solitude
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Beth Bradford
- Jul 9
- 3 min
False prophets and their show
Get-rich quick schemes are all about the show. The attractive leaders are well-polished. How does this compare to the Sermon on the Mount?
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Beth Bradford
- Jun 24
- 2 min
"How do I find happiness?"
Happiness is overrated, so choose inner stillness. It goes beyond happiness and "doing" and allows you to feel balanced in any given moment.
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Beth Bradford
- Jun 12
- 2 min
Use One Word When It's Hard to Meditate
The Cloud of Unknowing suggests using “God” and “sin” as simple words during contemplative work. These short words ground us in meditation.
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Beth Bradford
- Jun 9
- 2 min
How to Find What You're Looking For
I realized that I was unhappy because I wasn't doing what I loved doing. People asked me, "What do you REALLY want to do?"
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Beth Bradford
- Mar 29
- 3 min
I'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...
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Beth Bradford
- Jan 29
- 5 min
The Enneagram--A Junk Science Spiritual Path
The 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.
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Beth Bradford
- Dec 26, 2021
- 3 min
Be Vigilant of Your Thoughts
The more we tend to our thoughts in this time of self-reflection, the more we can get out of impulsive and compulsive behaviors.
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Beth Bradford
- Nov 22, 2021
- 4 min
We Don't Process Our Emotions
After reading this morning about the tragedy in Wisconsin, it further emphasizes that we don't process our emotions very well.
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Beth Bradford
- Nov 20, 2021
- 4 min
It'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...
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Beth Bradford
- Oct 19, 2021
- 2 min
The 'Hidden' Message of the Leaf
The message is always there but remains hidden from us because we've put material things over our spiritual eyes.
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Beth Bradford
- Oct 2, 2021
- 2 min
The Absurdity of Abstract Theories
When a theory tries to explain everything, it honestly explains nothing. We seem to like touting abstract ideas and phrases.
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Beth Bradford
- Aug 24, 2021
- 3 min
Avoid the Esoteric Hype
Spiritual 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.
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Beth Bradford
- Aug 13, 2021
- 3 min
How 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.
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Beth Bradford
- Aug 7, 2021
- 1 min
Visualizations Can Unlock Your Answer
Many 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...
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Beth Bradford
- Aug 2, 2021
- 2 min
Joy Comes in the Morning
We 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.
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Beth Bradford
- Jul 23, 2021
- 3 min
Your Resistance to Rules Can Teach You Something
Rules are often set in place to help us avoid attachments. We oftentimes resist the rules without noticing the teaching.
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Beth Bradford
- Jul 3, 2021
- 2 min
What a Leaf Can Teach You
The 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.
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Beth Bradford
- Jun 28, 2021
- 3 min
Sometimes you just need to HTFU
HTFU, 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.
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Beth Bradford
- Jun 15, 2021
- 2 min
The Absurdity of Certifications
I 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.
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