Spiritual But Not Religious

Do you find the current situation in the United States alarming? Are you having trouble finding serenity while chaos reigns? Join Jill in exploring how to anchor yourself and stay steady. Let love reign as you find ways to stay positive and take action. Links: The Brain: The Story of You https://eagleman.com/books/the-brain/ The influence of group membership on the neural correlates involved in empathy https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3644680/ SBNR Episode 4: Takeaways from "Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender" by David R. Hawkins https://www.spiritualbnr.org/letting-go Ballotpedia Elections Calendar: https://ballotpedia.org/Elections_calendar NPR 2024 Election Recap: https://www.npr.org/2024/12/27/nx-s1-5222570/2024-politics-recap 2024 Presidential General Election Results https://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/ University of Florida Election Lab: https://election.lab.ufl.edu/2024-general-election-turnout/ Music credit: Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/] Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394 [http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394] Artist: http://incompetech.com/ [http://incompetech.com/] Find SBNR episodes and more on the Spiritual But Not Religious website [https://www.spiritualbnr.org/] and connect with me on Mastodon [https://mstdn.social/@SpiritualBNR] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritualBNR]!

Edit: I was unhappy with the original version uploaded, so I uploaded a new version at 5:30 p.m. CST on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. This is a review of John Hamilton's memoir titled Honest to God. I found much to relate to in John's life story, even as his path through life took some major twists and turns. The narrative of the book alternates between past and present and weaves a masterful tale of personal and spiritual transformation. Odd-numbered chapters trace John's evolution from his 1980s rock career through his successful stint as an ad executive, culminating in his 2002 pastoral calling. Even-numbered chapters chronicle his final days as a pastor, interweaving tender memories of his life as the spiritual leader of First Congregational Church in Norwood, Massachusetts. Throughout his life, John's wisdom grows with every triumph and tribulation. For more information on John Hamilton and his memoir, go to: https://wildhousepublishing.com/honest-to-god/ [https://wildhousepublishing.com/honest-to-god/] Find SBNR episodes and more on the Spiritual But Not Religious website [https://www.spiritualbnr.org/] and connect with me on Mastodon [https://mstdn.social/@SpiritualBNR] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritualBNR]!

For the video version of this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/_iUn3yOo0yw [https://youtu.be/_iUn3yOo0yw] In this episode of "Spiritual but Not Religious" with Jill Dominguez, we delve into the profound insights of Wake Up Call by Tom Rapsas. Tom's journey mirrors many of our own as he navigates a departure from the confines of organized religion toward a more expansive spiritual understanding. Through his exploration of various traditions and thinkers, Tom shares with us the realization that true wisdom transcends any single belief system or authority. ______________ Links: About Tom Rapsas and Wake Up Call: https://www.tomrapsas.com [https://www.tomrapsas.com] Andre Dubus II essay: https://sites.up.edu/portlandmagazine/making-sandwiches-for-my-daughters/ [https://sites.up.edu/portlandmagazine/making-sandwiches-for-my-daughters/] NPR interview with Andre Dubus III: https://www.npr.org/2023/08/01/1191357456/novelist-andre-dubus-iii [https://www.npr.org/2023/08/01/1191357456/novelist-andre-dubus-iii] The Guardian article on awe: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/sep/23/how-getting-more-awe-can-improve-your-life-and-even-make-you-a-nicer-person [https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/sep/23/how-getting-more-awe-can-improve-your-life-and-even-make-you-a-nicer-person] Richard Rohr on nonduality: https://cac.org/daily-meditations/the-dualistic-mind-2017-01-29/ [https://cac.org/daily-meditations/the-dualistic-mind-2017-01-29/] Eckhart Tolle interview "On Being": https://eckharttolle.com/listen-on-being-with-krista-tippett/ [https://eckharttolle.com/listen-on-being-with-krista-tippett/] Find SBNR episodes and more on the Spiritual But Not Religious website [https://www.spiritualbnr.org/] and connect with me on Mastodon [https://mstdn.social/@SpiritualBNR] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritualBNR]!

Episode 13 of the Spiritual But Not Religious podcast with Jill Dominguez. In this podcast, we explore the profound wisdom encapsulated in the words of Ramana Maharshi, as shared by Robert Wolfe in "Ramana Maharshi: Teachings of Self-Realization". Ramana's declaration, "Only the Absolute Being is real," challenges conventional notions of reality, inviting us to transcend the illusions of the mind and embrace the ultimate truth. You can find a video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/VnXlZp5Lamo. Find SBNR episodes and more on the Spiritual But Not Religious website [https://www.spiritualbnr.org/] and connect with me on Mastodon [https://mstdn.social/@SpiritualBNR] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritualBNR]!

In this episode, I discuss my takeaways from the novel by Wesley J. Wildman titled The Winding Way Home. This work of fiction explores the life of Jesse as he navigates his way through the latter half of his life. Along the way, Jesse experiences much joy and much agony, nurturing a journey towards spiritual fulfillment along the way. In my discussion, I relate the Buddhist teachings of dukkha dukkha, viparinama dukkha, and sankhara dukkha to the characters in the novel and to my own life. I found these references to be helpful to my understanding of the dukkhas: * https://www.lionsroar.com/deep-dukkha-part-2-the-three-kinds-of-suffering/ [https://www.lionsroar.com/deep-dukkha-part-2-the-three-kinds-of-suffering/] * https://drarisworld.wordpress.com/2020/05/18/concept-of-suffering-dukkha-in-theravada-buddhism/ [https://drarisworld.wordpress.com/2020/05/18/concept-of-suffering-dukkha-in-theravada-buddhism/] Information on Riding the Windhorse: https://www.chronicleproject.com/riding-on-the-wind-the-culture-of-windhorse/ [https://www.chronicleproject.com/riding-on-the-wind-the-culture-of-windhorse/] The book is an advanced review copy that I received from the publisher, Wildhouse Fiction. No compensation was received for this review. The background music is "Thin Places" by Jesse Gallagher.  Find SBNR episodes and more on the Spiritual But Not Religious website [https://www.spiritualbnr.org/] and connect with me on Mastodon [https://mstdn.social/@SpiritualBNR] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritualBNR]!