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    Use One Word When It's Hard to Meditate
    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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    The Enneagram--A Junk Science Spiritual Path
    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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    It's Time We Call 'Bullshit' on Certain 'Mystics'
    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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    The 'Hidden' Message of the Leaf
    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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    Avoid the Esoteric Hype
    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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    Joy Comes in the Morning
    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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    What a Leaf Can Teach You
    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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    How Do We Really Know?
    Beth Bradford
    • May 10, 2021
    • 3 min

    How 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.
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    Find Something to Smile About
    Beth Bradford
    • May 6, 2021
    • 2 min

    Find Something to Smile About

    Oftentimes, it's living life a little more slowly and mindfully allows us to find something to smile about every day.
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    You are this Light
    Beth Bradford
    • Apr 27, 2021
    • 1 min

    You are this Light

    Although most translations of this sutra will say "be islands unto yourselves," I found this translation to be beautiful.
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    Passage Meditation--Merton
    Beth Bradford
    • Apr 20, 2021
    • 1 min

    Passage Meditation--Merton

    In case you missed my passage meditation, the reading is below. It comes from Thomas Merton's book, New Seeds of Contemplation.
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    A Tree Gives Glory to God
    Beth Bradford
    • Apr 12, 2021
    • 2 min

    A Tree Gives Glory to God

    Eventually this patchwork of these idealized identities covers up our authenticity. I know for myself that I have struggled with this.
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    The Devil Is in the Reaction
    Beth Bradford
    • Apr 1, 2021
    • 4 min

    The Devil Is in the Reaction

    Evil seeks separation, whereas God seeks unity. Evil is the thorns that seek to choke the seeds of life.
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    Passage Meditation from Kahlil Gibran
    Beth Bradford
    • Mar 23, 2021
    • 1 min

    Passage Meditation from Kahlil Gibran

    One drop of water contains all the secrets of the oceans. In one motion of the mind are found all the motions of all the laws of existence.
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    The Connection Between Loneliness and Life Meaning
    Beth Bradford
    • Mar 22, 2021
    • 3 min

    The Connection Between Loneliness and Life Meaning

    When we don't have meaning in our lives, we find it difficult to cope, particularly when we're alone.
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    What Kind of (Spiritual) Student Are You?
    Beth Bradford
    • Mar 17, 2021
    • 4 min

    What Kind of (Spiritual) Student Are You?

    She sees every class, experience, and project as a small part of shaping her faith. She knows that she makes mistakes. We all do.
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    Trying to Grasp, We Lose
    Beth Bradford
    • Feb 23, 2021
    • 3 min

    Trying to Grasp, We Lose

    Rather than exhausting all of my efforts, I have to recognize when to let go. I can't give more than what I have.
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    Solitude is not just for hermits
    Beth Bradford
    • Nov 10, 2020
    • 3 min

    Solitude is not just for hermits

    The researchers also speculated that those who had low identity development might not know how to spend time alone to reflect.
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    A Healing Savasana
    Beth Bradford
    • Oct 17, 2020
    • 1 min

    A Healing Savasana

    Listen in for some peaceful restoration. Music: "Enlightenment" by Chris Collins at indiemusic.com.
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    Take a Break from Social Media
    Beth Bradford
    • Sep 24, 2020
    • 2 min

    Take a Break from Social Media

    We've forgotten our spirit. We really have. We have forgotten how deeply we're connected to one another. 
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