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 Do you feel you are entitled to be happy? Do you think you deserve to have special treatment? In our competition driven world, all of us, no matter our position, are infected by this egocentric behavior whereby we tell ourselves that we deserve have things go our way. But we can make changes in our thoughts and behavior to lessen the energy of entitlement. We suggest some spiritual pratices to try.  Read how you can give up entitlement.
Upcoming E-Courses
 Practicing Spirituality with Animals is a 40-day e-course led by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat and designed to lead you to deeper encounters with the animals in your life as spiritual teachers. Each email consists of a brief quote about animals and a related practice suggestion. In the online Practice Circle, participants will share stories of the messages and meanings of the animals in their lives. May 21 - June 29. More details.
 The Spiritual Practice of Re-union with People, Places, Things, and Self is a one-month Online Retreat led by Caren Goldman. Using stories, poetry, prose, exercises, and discussion in an online Practice Circle, participants will explore how to make reunions opportunities for the spiritual practice of re-union — remembering, reuniting, and reintegrating — that leads to healing and wholeness. June 4 - June 29. More details.
 Practicing the Presence of God is a one-month retreat led by teachers from Contemplative Outreach on the practice of paying attention to what you are doing and doing it for the love of God. Our mentors for this practice will be Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection, St. Therese of Lisieux, and Jean-Pierre De Caussade. The retreat consists of email lessons, audio recordings, a live teleconference, quotations and mini-practices, and community sharing in an online Practice Circle. June 4 - June 29. More details.
Tell Me a Story
 Our culture puts an amazing array of stories before us. We have chosen 16 of our favorite collections of spiritual teaching stories from the world's religions. And with each review we've included a sample story. Enjoy! See our recommended collections of stories.
Search Query Hilarity
 You never know when a spiritual perspective will be needed. Darren Polito, S&P's Senior Editor and Designer, creates a new 12s gallery every month. Searching for appropriate photos gives him ample opportunities to practice play, openness, and imagination. Read Darren's experiences with search engine hilarity.
When Women Were Birds
 Terry Tempest Williams' astonishing second memoir that takes within its embrace a mysterious mother-daughter relationship, the refreshment of birds and the natural world, and the author's quest to find and express her own values and visions.
Read our review of When Women Were Birds.
Read an excerpt on the relationship between a mother and a daughter
Handle Your Things with Care
 There is a rich emphasis in the world's wisdom traditions on respecting inanimate objects. That's why we advocate "soulful materialism" where the objects in our homes are appreciated and cherished for their beauty, expressiveness, and creativity.
See practice suggestions for handling things with care.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
 When a band of English retirees move to India, the change of milieu opens them up to new possibilities and for a few total transformation. All that is needed is an open heart, an open mind, and patience.
Read our review of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
Praying the News
 The daily news summons us to prayer. The people, situations, and events of our times call out for our compassion and God's healing presence.
Read a prayer in response to the screams
See all "Praying the News" offerings
The 12s Galleries
 Compassion is at the cornerstone of all religious traditions. Allow the red lotus of compassion to bloom in your heart as you ponder these quotes and images.
See the 12s Gallery on Compassion
See all the 12s Galleries
Children's Books
 New picture books are about gardening, the wonders of nature, animal adventures, and all the gifts of Mamma Earth. A prominent theme in these titles: humans are in a mutually beneficial relationship with the Earth and all its creatures. This is best expressed in our office favorite, Little Bird, about a lonely man, a bird, and the promise in every day.
Read our reviews of children's books
Bully
 More than 13 million American kids will be bullied this year. A powerful documentary focuses on the effects of bullying on five families. It has catalyzed a anti-bullying movement.
See our review of Bully
See Things to Think and Talk About After Viewing Bully
The Gift of Tears
 There is strength in tears. This is something Jesus knew; the Desert Fathers and Mothers talked about tears as a gift. Crying, as we've learned at the movies, is a spiritual practice.
Read about the gift of tears and see movies recommended for practice
We're 6. Help us make it to 7 and beyond.
 Happy Birthday to all of you who make Spirituality & Practice possible! To celebrate how far we've come and to get us even further, we are launching our first ever capital campaign to fund a "rebuild" of the website. We're going to add a whole new wing!
Read about our 6th birthday capital campaign
See more ways you can support Spirituality & Practice.
Progressive Christian Spirituality
 We are at the end of Christianity as we have known it. Through reading research, our reviewing of books on the changing landscape, and personal experience, we are seeing the emergence of an exciting "Progressive Christian Spirituality." We invite you to explore it with us.
See our map of Progressive Christian Spirituality
Read our review of Christianity After Religion: The End of Church and the Birth of a New Spiritual Awakening by Diana Butler Bass
Read an excerpt from Christianity After Religion
See reviews of 20 Books about Progressive Christian Spirituality
See our Vision of a Progressive Christianity
See an Alphabet of Progressive Christian Spirituality: 100 jottings, lineaments, signs, quotations, probes, prayers, and spiritual practices
Bhakti Treasure
 Ned & Lynn have created a kirtan masterwork that opens the heart and sends you on your way rejoicing.
Read our review of Bhakti Treasure
Visit Ned & Lynn's website to sample the music.
Design Your Own Spiritual Education
 Are you fascinated by Celtic spirituality? Want to see books and movies about parenting? Struggling with anger or envy? Want to jumpstart your creativity? Concerned about the effects of globalism? Follow the links on our Advanced Searches pages to find those resources for your spiritual journey.
See Advanced Searches for S&P
Spiritual Literacy DVDs
 This six-volume DVD series, consisting of 26 meditative and soul-stirring half-hour films, is based on Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat's bestselling book Spiritual Literacy: Reading the Sacred in Everyday Life. Award-winning filmmaker David Cherniack has married aha! passages from all spiritual traditions to sense-luscious visuals and emotionally vibrant music.
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