There’s hesitation among spiritual progressives to listen to a writer who identifies as a Christian evangelical, and that’s understandable because of how much evangelicalism has morphed into right-wing politics. But it’s also unfortunate, because sometimes there comes a writer and teacher with these credentials who’s focused on spiritual practice, not politics. Hanna Seymour is such a voice.
She is a conservative Christian writer and podcaster who also occasionally quotes Dallas Willard, Soren Kierkegaard, Richard Foster, and Annie Dillard. And she loves Brother Lawrence and his The Practice of the Presence of God. The point is, this is a book that may help you have a conversation with that conservative Christian friend or relative of yours, finding common ground in the importance of creating “seed habits” (Seymour’s words), building into your life ways to give rise to more gratitude and joy, perhaps to replace weariness and dissatisfaction.
Seymour writes: “My intention for this book is to give you hope — hope that there is spiritual growth to be had amidst a chaotic life and a deep well of joy to be experienced by finding new rhythms and new ways to implement small, spiritual habits throughout your ordinary days.”
Practicality and understanding the present busyness of everyday life are Seymour’s greatest assets, and her spiritual practice (“Seed Habits”) suggestions reflect this. See the excerpt for an example.
