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Dogs: 4 spiritual lessons we can learn from our canine friends

September 15, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

We get much more from our relationships with dogs than just companionship. In fact, dogs of every shape and size can be a source of inspiration and support. Below, you’ll find four valuable lessons that dogs can teach us in our spiritual lives. Being present: Sure, canines live … [Read more...] about Dogs: 4 spiritual lessons we can learn from our canine friends

The secret history of hallucinogens in Christianity

May 9, 2017 by Rick Greer

From The Intelligent Optimist Magazine Summer 2016 The authors’ anthropological journey through European and Middle Eastern churches finds evidence—hidden in plain sight for centuries—that challenges conventional views of the origins of Judeo-Christianity. An excerpt from The … [Read more...] about The secret history of hallucinogens in Christianity

Optimism Is More Than Positive Thinking

May 3, 2017 by Rick Greer

Psychologist Elaine Fox believes optimism isn’t a choice, but a habit. She has some advice on how to develop it—because it’s not just good for you, but for everyone else.  By Marco Visscher From The Optimist Magazine Fall 2015 It’s the perfect day for a conversation about … [Read more...] about Optimism Is More Than Positive Thinking

The gospel of forgiveness therapy

March 5, 2014 by Jurriaan Kamp

Can forgiving improve your health? Researchers studying the Forgiveness Therapy model say it can. Forgiveness therapy reduces anger and promotes emotional health through forgiving those who cause psychological injury. Asked how he became the poster child for what he refers to as … [Read more...] about The gospel of forgiveness therapy

Spirituality associated with thicker brain cortex and protection against depression

February 2, 2014 by Jurriaan Kamp

Using MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) to create detailed anatomical images of the brain, the scientists compared people based on whether they reported a low, moderate or high importance of religion or spirituality in their lives. They found that the brains of people for whom … [Read more...] about Spirituality associated with thicker brain cortex and protection against depression

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