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#10094:	April 01, 2020	Sophy
Charting New Territory Part of the reason we practice our faith in ordinary times is to be prepared for moments like this. How can you nourish your spirituality during times of upheaval?

#10030:	March 18, 2020	Kittiara
Reach Out You are not alone. We are here for you. If you are self-isolating, or in lockdown, what are you doing to pass the time?

#10062:	March 11, 2020	Prosperous Snow
Women's History Month: Gender Equality Accomplishing equality. Men and women must work together for equality.

#10051:	March 04, 2020	Sophy
Lessons from the Wilderness How you can find ways to practice spiritual renewal during Lent. Do you take time to care for yourself? Do you have a support system you can count on?

#10043:	February 26, 2020	Kate Writes 2020
Kindness is Easy It takes less effort to perform an act of kindness than it does not avoid doing so How do you react to kindness - are you embarassed, thankful, something else?

#10044:	February 26, 2020	Kate Writes 2020
Kindness is Easy It takes less effort to perform an act of kindness than it does not avoid doing so How do you react to kindness - are you embarassed, thankful, something else?

#10031:	February 19, 2020	Kittiara
Sharing Your Faith Who do you share your faith with? How do you share it? If you could pick one thing that you'd really like people to know about your faith, what would you choose?

#10013:	February 12, 2020	Prosperous Snow
Black History Month Each year I look forward to February. Who was Paul Robeson and Crispus Attucks?

#9997:	February 05, 2020	Sophy
Spiritual Integrity St. Francis of Assisi said, “Preach the Gospel always. And if you have to, use words.” Do you practice what you preach?

#9969:	January 29, 2020	Samberine:Thank-u Anonymous
The Rock with Hope Establishing our feet to a trusted Ground, will give us more confident not only in our writings but in everything. Did you know the Cornerstone where every body can be linked and will not be broken?

#9982:	January 22, 2020	Kittiara
You, too, can inspire others! You may not believe it, but you are an inspiration simply by being who you are. Who inspires you? What makes them inspirational?

#9961:	January 15, 2020	Prosperous Snow
World Religion Day Celebrated on the third Sunday in January. Dedicated to learning about other religions.

#9954:	January 08, 2020	Sophy
2020 Vision The beginning of a new year gives us the opportunity to set our intention for the days ahead. What do you hope for in the new year? How will you set your intention?

#9941:	January 01, 2020	warpedsanity
The Cycle Renews As we enter the new year, we celebrate the prospects of a new beginning, while letting go of the old. What New Year's traditions do you follow?

#9934:	December 25, 2019	Kittiara
Love and Light The return of the light brings us hope... How do you celebrate during the darkest time of the year?

#9917:	December 18, 2019	Prosperous Snow
Winter Holidays What are the winter holidays? Celebrating the winter holidays is celebrating the light.

#9907:	December 11, 2019	Sophy
The Whole Truth The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Are you aware of the power of your word, of speaking truth?

#9892:	December 04, 2019	Samberine:Thank-u Anonymous
Christmas Light The Light in our hearts at Christmas Desire to have the Light, to be able to see in the dark.

#9889:	November 27, 2019	Kittiara
It's the Season to Be Jolly... The holidays are coming. It's time to be merry. But what if you aren't? Are you going full-out during the festive season, or are you opting for peace and quiet?

#9874:	November 20, 2019	Prosperous Snow
Gratitude Inventory List the things you are grateful for in 2019 Can you list 12 things you are grateful for this year?

#9864:	November 13, 2019	Sophy
Choose Curiosity Choosing curiosity over judgment as a spiritual practice. Where could you let go of judgment and replace it with curiosity this week?

#9852:	November 06, 2019	warpedsanity
Honoring our Ancestors Ways we honor those who lived before us How do you honor your ancestors?

#9840:	October 30, 2019	Kittiara
Who Are You? Who are you? When is the last time you've asked yourself that? What positive changes have you discovered in yourself over the years?

#9822:	October 23, 2019	Prosperous Snow
Writing Spiritual Poetry What is and how do you write spiritual poetry? Do you write spiritual, religious, or mystic poetry?

#9806:	October 16, 2019	Sophy
Mindful Maintenance We need to be deliberate about where we put our attention. How do you keep your balance in the midst of turbulence?

#9796:	October 09, 2019	eyestar-Thanks Anonymous et al
BEING in gratitude thoughts on gratitude n/a

#9791:	October 02, 2019	Kittiara
Allow Yourself to Rest Are you allowing yourself to rest? Or do you feel the need to keep busy? What is your favourite way to relax and unwind?

#9772:	September 25, 2019	Prosperous Snow
A Reader's Question Answered I was ask about what I believe. A reader ask me what I believe

#9756:	September 18, 2019	Sophy
Building Cathedrals Finding meaning in our work. Do you work to live, or live to work?

#9746:	September 11, 2019	Samberine:Thank-u Anonymous
Our Purpose here on earth Have you already know your basic purpose here on earth? You are not born by accident, you are intended to be here for a purpose.

#9742:	September 04, 2019	Kittiara
The Value of Community Sometimes we lose faith in humanity, and are tempted to retreat into a world of our own. But community matters... What is the nicest thing that a member of your community has ever done for you?

#9730:	August 28, 2019	Prosperous Snow
Prayer: The Water of Life Prayer quenches the thirst of your soul. Have you had your sip of prayer today?

#9715:	August 21, 2019	Sophy
The Power of Beauty If you can hold onto some kind of beautiful image, you can endure great bleakness. Blaise Pascal said, “In difficult times, carry something beautiful in your heart” – what do you carry?

#9695:	August 14, 2019	Samberine:Thank-u Anonymous
Where do we choose our faith to stand? A Solid Foundation can make our faith to stand. If you have faith, you can even move mountain.

#9696:	August 07, 2019	Kittiara
For The Sheer Joy Of It When have you last done something for the sheer joy of it? What's the last thing you've done for the sheer joy of it?

#9675:	July 31, 2019	Prosperous Snow
Grief is a Journey What are the stages of grief? Do you pray or cry through the stages of the grief process?

#9671:	July 24, 2019	Sophy
Trust Circles Finding people you can trust at a deep level is a blessing. Do you have people in your life you can trust with your authentic self?

#9640:	July 17, 2019	Samberine:Thank-u Anonymous
Real Life Training When we apply the things we've learned, we can see for ourselves on how we will grow. Faith without the action is dead the same as to theory without the application is useless.

#9649:	July 10, 2019	Kittiara
Why Our Online Behaviour Matters Online communication is fun. It's helpful. But, one must be cautious... What is the nicest thing that anyone's ever done for you online?

#9628:	July 03, 2019	Prosperous Snow
Don't Mulligrub, Raise Your Voice in Joy Don't be despondent. Instead intone your praise and gratitude. Is it possible to chose your mood?

#9615:	June 26, 2019	Sophy
At Peace With What I Cannot Know Saying "I don't know" can be very freeing spiritually. Can you be a person of faith without absolute belief?

#9606:	June 19, 2019	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
Does Gratitude erase lines? As people, we respond to certain things in certain ways. I explore how gratitude has made me question my reactions. Can someone you're grateful to get away with anything?

#9596:	June 12, 2019	Kittiara
Spiritual Struggles Are you struggling with spiritual questions? Searching for answers? Don't worry! You are not alone. If you could learn the answer to one of life's great questions, what would you want to know?

#9573:	June 05, 2019	Prosperous Snow
World Environment Day World Environment Day - June 5, 2019 Do we have a climate emergency?

#9565:	May 29, 2019	Sophy
Time Off/Away Can Nourish Your Soul How taking time off for vacation - whether you stay home or travel - is spiritually refreshing. How is your soul refreshed and renewed by taking time off?

#9561:	May 22, 2019	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
Professional, or Personal? We're all human. Sometimes, the line between professional and personal blurs. What happens when relationships cross the line, from professional to personal?

#9550:	May 15, 2019	Kittiara
You Are Beautiful Do you know that you are beautiful? If not, read on... What is the nicest random act of kindness that anyone has ever shown you?

#9528:	May 08, 2019	Prosperous Snow
Learning to Pray My mother taught me how to pray. Mom taught me never to lose my faith.

#9514:	May 01, 2019	Sophy
Writing About Our Mothers May brings many memories of my mother. Can your relationship with your mother (good or bad or in-between) inspire your writing?

#9510:	April 24, 2019	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
The Fine Art of Using Humour Humour can help cope, and bringing comedy to an otherwise serious situation is a fine art. Can you make it funny, nicely?

#9496:	April 17, 2019	Kittiara
Notre-Dame Notre-Dame cathedral isn't just a beautiful piece of architecture, it's a part of our story. Do you have special memories of the Notre-Dame? Or of another well-known place or building?

#9480:	April 10, 2019	Prosperous Snow
Celebrating Ridvan Ridvan is an Arabic word meaning paradise, and is pronounced rez-vahn. In the Garden of Ridvan nightingales sing.

#9468:	April 03, 2019	Sophy
Poetry Month Spiritual Writing Exercise An exercise to get your spiritual writing juices flowing for National Poetry Month. What do you love? What have you lost? What's your favorite thing in nature? Let's combine them into a poem!

#9455:	March 27, 2019	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
Am I Loved? We need it as much as we need fresh air, water and food. But do we recognise it when we get it? Have you ever felt unloved?

#9446:	March 20, 2019	Kittiara
Dreams of the Past If you could turn back time, would you change anything? Are there any moments in your life that made you cringe at the time, yet you can laugh about now?

#9425:	March 13, 2019	Prosperous Snow
Tahirih: A Woman of Faith Tahirih spiritual or mystic poet Tahirih an advocate for women's rights and gender equality.

#9413:	March 06, 2019	Sophy
A Lenten Journey A spiritual exercise for everyone - not just Christians. What will make your journey for these next forty days a sacred one?

#9396:	February 27, 2019	Samberine:Thank-u Anonymous
The Good Book I would like to share a treasure that I inherited from my late grandma, the great source of knowledge and wisdom. 'Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word of God'~Luke 4:4

#9394:	February 20, 2019	Kittiara
The Futility of Hate When someone wrongs us, hate can blossom. But hatred is a destructive force that hurts the one experiencing it... Have you ever overcome strong negative feelings? How did you manage it?

#9376:	February 13, 2019	Prosperous Snow
A Spiritual Look At Black History Month What is the spiritual significance of Black History Month? Does Black History Month have a spiritual significance?

#9365:	February 06, 2019	Sophy
Sacred Writings Sacred writing need not be limited to religious scripture. What are some of your favorite "sacred" writings? How do they inspire you?

#9359:	January 30, 2019	warpedsanity
Celebrating Transition and Growth This issue discusses the rite of passage within religion, culture, and family. Within your family or spiritual path, have you experienced a rite of passage? If so, what transitional period in your life did it mark? What type of activities were involved?

#9349:	January 23, 2019	Kittiara
Life's Cycle Did your life turn out to be the way you'd imagined it? What were your hopes and dreams for the future when you were a child? Did those hopes and dreams come true?

#9312:	January 16, 2019	Samberine:Thank-u Anonymous
The Great Hope The Great Source of our Hope Hope in Life for every new year

#9314:	January 09, 2019	Sophy
The Fourth Wise Man Sacred writings offer spiritual insights - many of which can be found beneath the surface. Do you ever imagine an additional or alternate path a spiritual story might take?

#9302:	January 02, 2019	warpedsanity
Seeing Through Different Lenses Enhancing our writing through gained knowledge in various religions. How important do you think accuracy is when writing about religions outside your own faith?

#9299:	December 26, 2018	Kittiara
New Year, New Beginnings What are your plans for 2019? What are your plans for 2019?

#9268:	December 19, 2018	Samberine:Thank-u Anonymous
The Heart of a true Giver What make us to be a good giver? It's better to give than to receive.

#9271:	December 12, 2018	Sophy
The Hope of Advent Hope is not the same as optimism - hope is something much deeper. How can you help bring about "the hope of the world?"

#9252:	December 05, 2018	Prosperous Snow
Letter to the Creator I found a letter of gratitude that I wrote to God. Have to you ever written a letter of gratitude to your Lord?

#9251:	November 28, 2018	Kittiara
The World of Dreams What are your dreams like? Why do we dream the dreams that we do? If you could choose your own dreams, what would you dream about?

#9228:	November 21, 2018	Samberine:Thank-u Anonymous
The Antidote for sin Be happy in spite of all the adversity, because He already conquered all, for us to become victorious. The Gift by Grace.

#9217:	November 14, 2018	Sophy
The Better Angels of our Nature The essential aspect of spiritual faith is the cultivation of compassion. How can we access our "better angels?"

#9197:	November 07, 2018	Samberine:Thank-u Anonymous
Why human lives in miseries Why there are bad things that happens in our life? Did you know that despite of these things we can still be happy? Why humans die?

#9205:	October 31, 2018	Kittiara
Don't Be Afraid This Halloween Halloween can be a worrying time for people of faith. But it doesn't need to be... What is the funniest/most enjoyable custome you have ever worn, at Halloween or otherwise?

#9182:	October 24, 2018	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
The Promise, the Context Whether the circumstances are important in the keeping of a promise. What does it mean, to 'give' your word, and to 'keep' it?

#9172:	October 17, 2018	Sophy
Adding Your Voice to the Song In the midst of turmoil it can be a challenge to find our voice. How can you lift your voice to join the chorus?

#9160:	October 10, 2018	Prosperous Snow
Writing Spiritual Poetry What is spiritual poetry? Writing and reading spiritual poetry is an enlightening experience!

#9155:	October 03, 2018	Kittiara
What Do You Stand For? Is it true that if you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything? If you could change one thing about your society to your liking, what would it be?

#9124:	September 26, 2018	Samberine:Thank-u Anonymous
The most powerful form of Communication Would you like to know the most powerful and never be in out of style form of communication? A Communication that is more than to any high tech or any very expensive gadgets.

#9130:	September 19, 2018	Sophy
Days of Awe May your name be inscribed in the book of life. What gets in the way of our seeking forgiveness from others?

#9114:	September 12, 2018	Prosperous Snow
The Golden Rule Every religion has a version of the Golden Rule. The Golden Rule is a common thread in all religions.

#9106:	September 05, 2018	Kittiara
The Good Place What do you think "The Good Place" will be like? What is the best description you have ever heard of the afterlife?

#9069:	August 29, 2018	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
The Singer Who Begs One evening with her, and I was full of questions. Here they are -- my questions, and Arpita's answers. Is begging necessarily bad?

#9058:	August 22, 2018	Sophy
Karma The message of karma, and how to intentionally cultivate good karma, is a message of hope. How satisfied with your thoughts, your words, your actions, which become your habits and ultimately your character?

#9061:	August 15, 2018	eyestar-Thanks Anonymous et al
Integrity What does your word mean? n/a

#9046:	August 08, 2018	Kittiara
Is Humility Always a Virtue? One shouldn't make other people feel inferior, but can being too humble be unhelpful? What is your proudest achievement?

#9026:	August 01, 2018	Shannon
Give a Little Bit "Did universal charity prevail, earth would be a heaven, and hell a fable." ~ Charles Caleb Coltony n/a

#9016:	July 25, 2018	Sophy
Miracles Miracles are in the eye of the beholder. What stories do you have in your life that lift you or help you move forward?

#9008:	July 18, 2018	Prosperous Snow
A Place of Worship A place of worship, or a House of Prayer, someplace to remember the Almighty. A place of worship: One of the things that all faith traditions have in common.

#9004:	July 11, 2018	Kittiara
Are You Okay? Sometimes asking someone if they are okay can make a big difference. What is the nicest thing that anyone has ever done for you?

#8980:	July 04, 2018	Shannon
Equal Opportunity Offenders "Bombarding people with ‘sensationalized’ negativity has real psychological effects." ~ Graham C.L. Davey Ph.D. n/a

#8970:	June 27, 2018	Sophy
Life is Short - So LIVE It! “God gave us the gift of life. It is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well.” (Voltaire) What Can We Learn From Our Mortality?

#8946:	June 20, 2018	Samberine:Thank-u Anonymous
Happiness is in being at rest Our body needs to have maintenance to keep it fit in order to perform well Love yourself! you were bought at a Price~ 1st Corinthian 6:20

#8956:	June 13, 2018	Kittiara
Moved By Music Music is special. It moves the heart and touches the soul... What is your favourite song/piece of music. Why?

#8933:	June 06, 2018	Shannon
All Too Familiar "Familiarity breeds contempt, while rarity wins admiration." ~ Lucius Apuleis (124 – 170 A.D.) n/a

#8923:	May 30, 2018	Sophy
The Gift of Religious Pluralism Religious pluralism celebrates the variety of spiritual paths without feeling insecure about one's own path. How has your spiritual journey been enhanced by exploring a tradition outside of your own?

#8911:	May 23, 2018	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
Jessica's Happiness Box Project! Recently, Jessica told me of this project that had helped her through some hard times -- and agreed to do a newsletter! Can you put happiness in a box?

#8905:	May 16, 2018	Kittiara
The Importance of Being Humane We should treat the other with kindness and compassion, but sometimes that seems to go out of the window. What is the nicest thing that anyone has ever done for you?

#8885:	May 09, 2018	Shannon
In Gratitude Aging means you've been blessed with another day n/a

#8876:	May 02, 2018	Sophy
In Living Color Shaking the Family Tree Can our family history inform us without defining us?

#8861:	April 25, 2018	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
Personal Space V/s. Community Concern In this age of the individual, are we losing out on the community? How much do we need one another?

#8859:	April 18, 2018	Kittiara
The Big Question Does God exist? If so, what is He like? Have you ever used a deity in your writing? If so, what was he/she like?

#8831:	April 11, 2018	Shannon
For Women Only Why women are the gatekeepers of happy marriages n/a

#8832:	April 04, 2018	Sophy
A Time of Rebirth and Renewal Resurrection has meaning and power for all people. Have you experienced a type of resurrection in your life?

#8821:	March 28, 2018	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
The Love of Lord Krishna A God, a naughty boy, a friend, a protector ... what is he? Is God human, too?

#8788:	March 14, 2018	Shannon
Back to Basics How modern technology has ruined communication n/a

#8790:	March 07, 2018	Sophy
Healing Touch How touch can be a powerful healing tool. Have you experienced healing in your life?

#8773:	February 28, 2018	Samberine:Thank-u Anonymous
Happiness is being Thankful We can find happiness in simple things like the attitude of being Thankful for everything. Who wants to be happy? Be Thankful.

#8770:	February 21, 2018	Kittiara
On Dreams Do you remember your dreams? Do you think they have a deeper meaning? Can you alter them? Have you had a weird dream? What was it about, and what do you think it means?

#8752:	February 14, 2018	Shannon
Less Is More How to respond when someone's grieving n/a

#8739:	February 07, 2018	Sophy
Walking the Walk The way we behave towards one another is the fullest expression of what we believe. What's more indicative of our faith - what we say we believe or how we treat others?

#8718:	January 31, 2018	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
Spirituality and Religion I asked my aunt to explain the connection between spirituality and religion, and about her personal spiritual journey. Is being spiritual the same as being religious? Is spirituality a journey?

#8725:	January 24, 2018	Kittiara
Coping With Pain How do you cope with physical and/or mental pain? Especially when you are dealing with it long-term? What's your favourite feel-good novel, story or poem?

#8702:	January 17, 2018	Shannon
Why Won't You Forgive Me? When "I'm sorry" isn't enough n/a

#8694:	January 10, 2018	Sophy
Home By Another Road Epiphany New Year Resolutions What can you learn from 2017 to help you in 2018?

#8682:	January 03, 2018	eyestar-Thanks Anonymous et al
Being more YOU in the New Year! Some points of view on self discovery. Are you ready to grow and glow?

#8675:	December 27, 2017	Kittiara
Looking Towards The New Year Do you have any goals for the New Year? How will you go about them? What are your goals for 2018?

#8654:	December 20, 2017	Shannon
I'm Sorry The two most healing words in the English language n/a

#8646:	December 13, 2017	Sophy
Let Christmas Come Again Christmas invites us to find our own place in the story. Who are you in the story this year?

#8638:	December 06, 2017	Annette
Nikolaus December 6th is Nikolaus in Germany One holiday. Why so many traditions?

#8624:	November 29, 2017	Kittiara
Creating a Fictional Religion When you are writing a story, you can find yourself creating a fictional religion. It can be an interesting process! What is your favourite fictional faith, and why?

#8607:	November 22, 2017	Shannon
Pray We ALL have something for which to be grateful n/a

#8599:	November 15, 2017	Sophy
36 Reasons Why There is a Jewish tradition tells us that there are 36 people whose righteousness sustains the world. How might our world be different if we treated everyone as if they might be one of the 36?

#8589:	November 08, 2017	eyestar-Thanks Anonymous et al
Gratitude Perceptions of Gratitude n/a

#8580:	November 01, 2017	Kittiara
On Personal Boundaries We all have personal boundaries that we'd like to be respected. In turn, we should respect other people's. Is there any genre you absolutely won't read or write in? What's the genre?

#8542:	October 25, 2017	Shannon
Roll With It, Baby Inspiration often comes from unlikely sources n/a

#8550:	October 18, 2017	Sophy
Animals Are Blessings Blessing of the Animals services are popular this time of year. Have you ever experienced a blessing FROM an animal?

#8516:	October 11, 2017	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
What do I know about myself? A few reflections on my 50th birthday. How well do you know yourself?

#8535:	October 04, 2017	Kittiara
Do Not Do Harm Our Writing.Com community shows that people can get along. How do we spread that to the wider world? What do you like best about your Writing.Com friends?

#8531:	September 27, 2017	Shannon
The Usurper Alzheimer's: a disease of stealth and destruction n/a

#8505:	September 20, 2017	Sophy
Mindfulness: Non-Striving Don’t just do something, sit there! Can you experience the present moment in your life for what is has to offer on its own terms?

#8500:	September 13, 2017	Gaby
Believe In Yourself You must believe in yourself before others can believe in you! How strong are you mentally?

#8484:	September 06, 2017	Kittiara
New Experiences New experiences can be daunting. That doesn't mean that we should stay away from them. If you could study any subject, or enter any new career that you'd like, what would you go for?

#8452:	August 30, 2017	Shannon
1SE Why it's important to take time to appreciate n/a

#8459:	August 23, 2017	Sophy
A Life of Meaning How can you live a life of meaning? What is the meaning of your life?

#8445:	August 16, 2017	Gaby
Being Open-minded Everyone believes in something and that means that you may not agree, but you must respect it. Do you believe in karma?

#8435:	August 09, 2017	Kittiara
You Have The Power To Change The World Change is only impossible if people fail to work towards it. If you could change the world, what is one change that you would make?

#8415:	August 02, 2017	Shannon
The Uninvited Do you believe the living can communicate with the dead? n/a

#8410:	July 26, 2017	Sophy
Friends Forever Breaking down walls, building bridges. How can we build bridges between people instead of walls?

#8381:	July 19, 2017	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
Quiz Dilemmas The moral / ethical dilemmas I face when conducting quizzes. Why is it so difficult to make a live quiz fun?

#8390:	July 12, 2017	Kittiara
The Kindness of Strangers We all go through stuff. It may not always show, but we do. That is why kind gestures can make a difference. What is the nicest thing that a stranger has ever done for you?

#8369:	July 05, 2017	Shannon
Hermeneutics Is your interpretation of the Bible literal, figurative, or metaphorical? n/a

#8357:	June 28, 2017	Sophy
Healing Places There are sacred places we can go to and find spiritual and emotional healing. What is one of your healing places?

#8346:	June 21, 2017	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
Rest in peace -- you are remembered How are online 'friends' and 'family members' affected when we lose a member, in a community like Writing Dot Com? How do we keep their memory alive?

#8340:	June 14, 2017	Kittiara
The Trouble With Assumptions Being kind is good. Unasked-for help can cause more trouble than it solves, however... Has anyone ever tried to help you, when actually, you didn't need help at all? What did you do to resolve the situation?

#8318:	June 07, 2017	Shannon
A Grateful Heart "Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it." ~ William Arthur Ward n/a

#8307:	May 31, 2017	Sophy
The Mountain of Too Much How to deal with the mountains of too much in our lives. What spiritual practices do you turn to help alleviate stress when you are feeling overwhelmed?

#8303:	May 24, 2017	A Non-Existent User
Remote Writing: The Words of the Soul A look at how remote writing can help you in times of stress or even just writer's block. Have you ever used Remote or Automatic writing to tell a story?

#8293:	May 17, 2017	Kittiara
Spiritual Fiction Giving your characters a faith to follow can be an interesting challenge. Especially if it's not your own. What is your favourite fictional faith? Why?

#8263:	May 10, 2017	Shannon
What Would Jesus Do? How reading Jesus's words changed my life n/a

#8262:	May 03, 2017	Sophy
Beginner's Mind Practicing a beginner’s mind uses questions to spark imagination. What is possible, funny, interesting, beautiful that I haven’t noticed before?

#8253:	April 26, 2017	A Non-Existent User
I don't know what I am doing Following in my father's footsteps when he was struggling and writing the newsletter I need to hear. What do you need to hear?

#8246:	April 19, 2017	Kittiara
On The Right Path Is there such a thing as the right path when it comes to faith, religion and spirituality? Why do you believe what you believe?

#8222:	April 12, 2017	Shannon
A Guided Meditation "Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." ~ Albert Einstein n/a

#8215:	April 05, 2017	Sophy
What Connects Us? Love and compassion are that patterns that stitch the universe together. How can we show compassion to those who are most in need of it?

#8200:	March 29, 2017	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
What to say, to help The intention is good, but sometimes, the words come out wrong ... So what does one say, to a friend who is going through stuff?

#8195:	March 22, 2017	Kittiara
Inspirational Writing It is nice to inspire others with your writing. But what is the best way to get your message across? What is the spiritual/inspirational item that has touched you the most?

#8175:	March 15, 2017	Shannon
Daily Devotions "They all lead to God in the end." ~ Preface, A Course in Miracles. n/a

#8166:	March 08, 2017	Sophy
Lighten the Load We often consider the experience of faith through the metaphor of travel. What might you need to let go of in order to lighten your load for this spiritual journey?

#8153:	March 01, 2017	A Non-Existent User
What if and Why... A look at what created religion in the first place Which do you ask more what if or why?

#8144:	February 22, 2017	Kittiara
Interfaith Friendships You don't have to believe exactly the same things as your friends. Diversity in views can enrich your life. What is the faith that is not your own that you are the most interested in?

#8126:	February 15, 2017	Shannon
Love Is in the Air "The best thing to hold onto in life is each other." ~ Audrey Hepburn n/a

#8117:	February 08, 2017	Sophy
Patience and Hummingbirds How the tiniest birds taught me about patience. What are you impatient for? What tests your patience?

#8102:	February 01, 2017	A Non-Existent User
Your Attitude Follows You A look at a story my father use to tell about the way people look at things. Do you believe that past behavior is a good indicator of future behavior?

#8096:	January 25, 2017	Kittiara
Who Matters? You do. Forget talk about elites, and class, superior and inferior. You matter. You really do. What have you done for yourself lately?

#8079:	January 18, 2017	Shannon
Divided We Fall "The essence of the beautiful is unity in variety." ~ W. Somerset Maugham n/a

#8068:	January 11, 2017	Sophy
What Difference Can You Make in 2017? Our spirits can transcend any numerical measurements or human standards. What activities can you partake to send waves of peace and compassion across your little corner of the Universe?

#8058:	January 04, 2017	A Non-Existent User
Hope inside Pandora's Box A look at the double-edged sword called hope. When has hope ever helped or hurt you?

#8050:	December 28, 2016	Kittiara
Looking Ahead 2016 has been a tough year for many of us. All we can do is look ahead... What are you most looking forward to in the new year?

#8032:	December 21, 2016	Shannon
Holidays and Grief "There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief." ~ Aeschylus n/a

#8023:	December 14, 2016	Sophy
Our Animal Nature Animals are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time. What can you learn from animals that enhances your own lives?

#8015:	December 07, 2016	A Non-Existent User
Serenity A look at the Serenity Prayer from a different perspective So how do you deal with worry?

#8002:	November 30, 2016	Kittiara
You Are Stronger Than You Think You Are Sometimes, life will make you feel weak. No matter how you feel, though, you are stronger than you think you are. What is the greatest obstacle you have ever overcome, in your writing or in your life?

#7980:	November 23, 2016	Shannon
Kindness Matters "Hold back any harsh thoughts, words or criticisms, and find a way to be gentle in your dealings with self and others." n/a

#7975:	November 16, 2016	Sophy
The Better Angels of Our Nature Can we move forward when we are so divided? How can you find common ground with someone with whom you disagree?

#7959:	November 09, 2016	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
Soulmates -- Myth or Reality? Some are searching. Some have found. Some aren't sure. A discussion about soulmates. Soulmates. Do they exist?

#7950:	November 02, 2016	Kittiara
What Is Love? We talk a lot about love. We love this person, that pet, this food, that thing... But what is it to love, really? What is one thing that you really love about yourself?

#7928:	October 26, 2016	Shannon
Got To Tell Somebody Music is integral to humanity, and much of our spirituality resides between the notes. n/a

#7920:	October 19, 2016	Sophy
All in the Family No matter where we live, we are all part of the human family. Would we treat others with more respect if we recognized we were all related?

#7912:	October 12, 2016	Kate Writes 2020
Kindness is Easy It's easier to play nice than be unkind or mean - and it feels better Do you feel more powerful when exerting authority over another or when sharing responsibility, whether success or not?

#7898:	October 05, 2016	Kittiara
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Are the small negatives in life getting you down? Then read on... What was the most annoying small issue you have ever had to deal with, and how did you overcome it?

#7876:	September 28, 2016	Shannon
Dream a Little Dream of Me Do you believe in dream interpretation? n/a

#7869:	September 21, 2016	Sophy
The Spirituality of Work How our work can be a spiritual calling. Do you live to work, or work to live?

#7861:	September 14, 2016	Kate Writes 2020
A Balancing Act To seek balance among the known, unknown, experienced and imagined If you encounter something unfamiliar, what do you do?

#7846:	September 07, 2016	Kittiara
Your Journey Is Unique There is no one set way to be spiritual. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Have you ever visited places of worship when on vacation? Which one was your favourite?

#7816:	August 31, 2016	Shannon
Spiritual Destinations Taking your practice one step farther n/a

#7817:	August 24, 2016	Sophy
Breaking Bread, Building Community Many spiritual traditions use the breaking of bread as a community building opportunity. Has sharing a meal with someone helped break down walls and build a stronger relationship with them?

#7799:	August 17, 2016	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
Of what use am I? I'm guessing everyone, at some stage, has had trouble figuring out why they are important, and to whom ... If someone is as useful as the lifeguard at the Olympic pool, how useful are they?

#7798:	August 10, 2016	Kittiara
On Reincarnation Is it possible that we are granted multiple lifetimes? There are those who certainly believe this to be the case. If you could be reincarnated as anything/anyone after this life, who or what would you choose?

#7777:	August 03, 2016	Shannon
Words Are Things Moving a little closer toward love n/a

#7773:	July 27, 2016	Sophy
What Will Your Legacy Be? What we do and say during our lives matters, as it is all left behind after we die. What do you hope to leave behind in the world once you are gone?

#7751:	July 20, 2016	Thankful Sonali WDC POWER!
What are we saying to our kids? What are our children hearing? Is that what we wanted to tell them? Are we making things 'cool' instead of 'okay'?

#7749:	July 13, 2016	Kittiara
We Are All Unique Individuals It's all too easy to see other people as failures. But we are all unique. We all have our very own skills and talents. Do you have a talent that most people see as completely useless? If so, what is it?

#7727:	July 06, 2016	Shannon
The Devil's Bible Discovering the truth behind the world's largest existing medieval manuscript n/a

#7717:	June 29, 2016	Sophy
Spiritual but not Religious? The term “spiritual but not religious” has emerged to describe how many have come to identify themselves. How about being spiritual AND religious instead of just one or the other?

#7712:	June 22, 2016	Elle
A Burden Shared... For many of us, writing is an outlet. What does this site offer us in terms of sharing our burdens? Sometimes secrets are meant to be shared...

#7697:	June 15, 2016	Kittiara
Life is like a Game of Thrones We all have our own goals to pursue. And we all have our dragons to face... What is your biggest goal? Be it in writing or in life?

#7676:	June 08, 2016	Shannon
Seven Deadly Sins Centuries pass and civilizations crumble, yet our infatuation with sin never dies. n/a

#7665:	June 01, 2016	Sophy