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Spiritual growth refers to the process of developing one’s sense of connection to and understanding of one’s own spirit and/or a more universal source of spiritual energy. Some traditions describe methods to follow with specific stages or thresholds that are reached in progression toward an ultimate spiritual state, often called enlightenment. While there is a vast diversity of methods and theories to this aim, there’s a general consensus across belief traditions that one’s sense of spirituality can be developed, formed, or enhanced through intentional practice and study.

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What Does It Mean to Be Self-Actualized in the 21st Century?

Many people are familiar with Maslow's hierarchy of needs, in which he argued that basic needs such as safety, belonging, and self-esteem must be satisfied (to a reasonable healthy degree) before being able to fully realize one's unique creative and humanitarian potential.

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New Year’s Spiritual Renewal: Making Resolutions vs. Transforming Our Identity

What are the “spiritual” approaches to change that go deeper—and are far more successful—than the mere making of resolutions?

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Venerable Bhikkhu Analayo on the Satipatthana Sutta in Conversation with Phillip Moffitt

In April 2015 Venerable Bhikkhu Analayo — renowned German Buddhist monk, scholar, author, and teacher — led an 11-day meditation retreat for advanced practitioners at Spirit Rock centered around his comparative studies of the canonical versions of the Satipatthana Sutta (the Buddha's Four Foundations...

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Heart Wisdom

Our heart deserves better than to be loaded down with never-ending stress. A certain level of stress can be beneficial and may lead to actual problem solving. However, a lot of our stress is unnecessary and even harmful.

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The Possible Human

There is no question but that a larger life is latent in the human species and that we live only a small part of the life that is given.

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In Murphy’s Kingdom

Since the 1960s, the Esalen Institute has been at the forefront of the human potential movement. Now cofounder Michael Murphy, an ardent golfer and former frat boy, is reaching a new generation with his books on spirituality.

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It’s All in Your Mind

Is it really possible that imagination can influence outcomes in the “real” world? Using your imagination can be a powerful and creative tool for a life transformation.

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The Spirituality of Anger

Anger can be liberating and spiritual, if you understand anger and accept its message.

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Good Medicine for This World

Buddhist teacher Pema Chödrön and novelist Alice Walker on how tonglen meditation practice opens our heart, expands our vision, and plants the seeds of love in our lives.

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What Is the Divine Feminine?

Do a quick Google search for “divine feminine” and you’re sure to find many resources that point directly to costly seminars, retreats, lengthy rituals, and tips on how to do things like “replenish our feminine energy” through consumption and investment.

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