Anam cara is an old Gaelic phrase meaning “soul friend”—a relationship grounded in deep listening, trust, compassionate presence, and welcome. In the Celtic spiritual tradition, the anam cara was someone with whom one could share the deepest parts of oneself and be received without judgment. Spiritual caregivers are often the ones creating this kind of […]

To the animals it makes all the difference. Their hope, and the hope of all that breathes, is that human ones abandon themselves to the One Great Love. For that, all creation waits. ~ Gayle Boss, All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings Advent is a season of waiting—not passive waiting, but the sacred […]

What comes to mind when you see the word “yoga?” Downward Dogs? Sun Salutations? Sitting on the floor with your legs in a pretzel? Well, think again! Yoga Nidra means “yogic sleep” and the only movement involved is whatever it takes for you to recline in a comfy chair or lie down on a bed, […]

To the animals it makes all the difference. Their hope, and the hope of all that breathes, is that human ones abandon themselves to the One Great Love. For that, all creation waits. ~ Gayle Boss, All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings Advent is a season of waiting—not passive waiting, but the sacred […]

To the animals it makes all the difference. Their hope, and the hope of all that breathes, is that human ones abandon themselves to the One Great Love. For that, all creation waits. ~ Gayle Boss, All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings Advent is a season of waiting—not passive waiting, but the sacred […]