E-Workshop: Children's Spirituality An e-workshop on how adults can help children grow spiritually and what they can learn from their children's spirituality. Questing
Lent with the Mystics On Demand: An exploration of the great themes of Lent through the lens primarily (but not exclusively) of the Christian mystics. X-The Mystery
Utmost Charity: A Call to Deeper Love On Demand: An exploration of how we can live an inside-out life rooted and grounded in Love and for Love. Love
Listening as a Spiritual Practice Ways to help build relationships, connections, and community by enhancing our capacity to listen to one another. Listening
Myth and Psyche On-Demand: E-course on how myths are the powerful mysteries that infuse and shape our lives. Meaning
The Practice of Finding Spiritual reflections and practices to help you know that the gifts we have received are more cherished than the ones you’ve been seeking. Gratitude
Contemplative Writing 52 emails (a year's worth) with prompts and ways to practice writing reflectively. Meaning
InterSpiritual Wisdom An opportunity to study sacred texts from different traditions under the guidance of six pioneers of InterSpirituality. Connections
Forgiveness: A Growth in Love Instructions in the Prayer of Forgiveness, a divine gift of love that helps us discover our true nature. Forgiveness
The Mystery of Death An exploration for these pandemic times of a mystical text that restores the big picture around death. Transformation
Fairy Tales: The Hidden Magic of Life On-Demand: Commentaries and practices for discovering what fairy tales reveal about the mysteries of the human experience. Imagination
Mystical Hope Today A quest to discover the mysterious, replenishing hope already available to us. Hope
A Journey through the Monastic Heart Spiritual practices for all seekers of a contemplative and fulfilling life. Devotion
New Windows on The Cloud of Unknowing A new perspective on the classic mystical text demonstrating its profound relevance to a world in need. Transformation
Protestant Spirituality Essays and suggestions exploring a toolkit of practices from the major Protestant traditions. Faith
Revelations of 12 Living Artists Insights from the lives and works of contemporary painters and sculptors. Imagination
Spiritual Gifts from the Imaginal Realm A 13-part program exploring the lost art of imaginal exchange — i.e., the giving and receiving of spiritual nurturance. Imagination
The Spirituality of Cats Lessons from two cats tied to the wisdom and practices of the world's spiritual traditions. Reverence
The Spiritual Journey A formation program with Contemplative Outreach, designed for a full year of study. Questing
Dark Nights of the Soul Concrete ways to make sense of dark nights like the COVID-19 pandemic and discover life-transforming benefits from them. Transformation
Exploring Their Eyes Were Watching God Themes and practices for Zora Neale Hurston's book about a black woman's struggle to prevail over discrimination. Questing
Exploring The Partly Cloudy Patriot Themes and practices for Sarah Vowell's collection of essays full of wit and social commentary. Questing
Exploring The Sympathizer Themes and practices for Viet Thanh Nguyen's Pulitzer-Prize-winning social satire. Shadow
Exploring Ceremony Themes and practices for Leslie Marmon Silko's novel about loss, discovery, and healing on a Laguna reservation in New Mexico. Questing
Exploring The Fire Next Time and Between the World and Me Themes and practices for James Baldwin's powerful letters about emancipation and Ta-Nehisi Coates' revelatory personal narrative to his son. Justice
Exploring Puddnhead Wilson Themes and practices for Mark Twain's satirical novel exploring race, identity, nobility, provinciality, convention, and violence. Transformation
Practical Wisdom from Six Legendary Yogis The fascinating lives and groundbreaking teachings of six teachers from India. Teachers
What's New with Old? Re-envisioning our lives as vibrant and spirited elders. Transformation
Guidelines for Christian Life, Growth, and Transformation A practice of Lectio Divina, designed for Lent but meaningful at any time of year. Devotion
Revelations of 12 Master Artists How paintings speak to our perceptions of self, vision, and meaning. Vision
Time Out of Ordinary Time Practices to comfort, nourish, and prepare us to re-dream the world in a time of pandemic. Vision
Exploring Gilead Themes and practices for Marilynne Summers Robinson's novel that credibly models the better nature we all have the ability to access. Love
Benedictine Spirituality Using the Rule of Benedict as a guide to a more purposeful way of being in our time of global transformation. Meaning
Exploring Tenth of December Themes and practices from George Saunders' brutally honest yet compassionate story collection. Compassion
Exploring Selected Poems of Walt Whitman and Maya Angelou Practicing democracy through the wisdom of two highly acclaimed U.S. poets. Enthusiasm
Exploring A Good Man Is Hard to Find Themes and practices for Flannery O'Connor's uncompromising yet comical collection of short stories. Transformation
Exploring The Underground Railroad Themes and practices for Colson Whitehead's powerful contribution to the literary tradition of the slave narrative. Shadow
Exploring The Grapes of Wrath Themes and practices for John Steinbeck's classic about refugees from the Dust Bowl. Questing
Promises of the Heart The centrality in all traditions of a metaphor that calls us to prayer, reconciliation, joy, and service. Joy
The Spirituality of St. Francis A spiritual journey to see how the spirit of Francis of Assisi has the power to liberate our lives today. Teachers
Centering Prayer as a Way of Life An e-course about Centering Prayer's profound influence on intentions, attitudes, and actions. Being Present
Thomas Keating's The Secret Embrace Reflections on Thomas Keating's eight final poems. Devotion
Living with Beauty Reflections on beauty's transforming possibilities, even in times of darkness and tragedy. Beauty
The Rise of Spiritual Intelligence An opportunity to develop a deeper, more authentic spiritual practice, leading to clarified insight about what you are being called to do. Transformation
Wisdom of the Christian Mystics A celebration of some of the women and men who have explored the Mystery of life. Faith
Twenty Strategies for Healing Recovering life's wholeness and holiness. Compassion
The Power of Reflection Guidance for and examples of a practice for self-recollection and self-remembrance. Being Present
Centering Prayer as Purification, Illumination, Union An e-course on Centering Prayer as a way to awaken us to the immense love at the heart of all creation. Unity
Seven Keys to an Innovative Life Improv, storytelling, integrating opposites, and other tools to live a more flexible life. Imagination
Spiritual Literacy Films, reflections, and practice prompts to deepen your awareness of everyday spirituality. Meaning
Fairy Tales An exploration of the many metaphors and extended meanings in fairy tales. Meaning
Centering Prayer as Practice and Process Essential teachings on establishing or renewing this method of contemplative prayer. Silence
Poetry to Renew Your Heart Poems exploring the secret of life that leads to renewal. Transformation
A Universal Christmas Embracing the wonder and magic of the Christmas spirit. Wonder
Poetry and Prayer from the Celtic Tradition Wisdom and lore from the Celts for every seeker. Devotion
Poetry in Quest of Courage Thirty-one poems to restore your reservoirs of courage. Hope
A Renaissance of Rituals An array of rituals that ground our yearnings and our devotion in concrete activities. Meaning
A Blessed Life Ten guiding principles -- Paramitas -- from the Buddha. Kindness
Pop Music Spirituality An e-course exploring touches of transcendence in popular music. Imagination
Ninety-Nine Names of God A journey of discovery and renewal with the Qualities of God revered in Islam/Sufism. Devotion
The Spiritual Legacy of Reb Zalman An exploration of the life and thought of the grandfather of the Jewish Renewal movement. Vision
We the People Book Club Twelve books exploring themes of democracy. Vision
Pilgrimage as a Journey of the Heart An exploration of many dimensions of pilgrimages for those called to the journey today. Questing
Infusing Your Life with Creativity Reclaiming creative expression as a natural way of being. Imagination
Meeting and Romancing Your Shadow An e-course on illuminating the dark side of the soul. Shadow
World Wisdom Passages to reflect upon from the mystic heart of the world's religions. Meaning
Nine Promises of Lent A fresh approach to Lent through the lens of process thought. Connections
Lux Divina: An Advent Journey Reflections on the great themes of Advent to enrich the contemplative life. Wonder
A Journey of Discernment An e-course to learn to contemplatively discern the small and large decisions in life. Attention
Living La Vida Yoga Practical tips from the yoga tradition for every spiritual path. Transformation
Spiritual Elder Activism An e-course for those who want to synthesize their life experiences into a legacy for future generations. Justice
Celtic Spirituality An e-course exploring Celtic wisdom and poetry X-The Mystery
Ignatian Spirituality for Everyday Life A journey of exploration into this practical approach to Christian spirituality. Meaning
Moving Beyond Life's Hurts A guided journey in healing painful memories and relationships. You
Navigating Life's Transitions Understandings, practices, and rituals to support you through life changes. Questing
Everyday Mysticism A holiday season array of quotes about contemplation, communion, and doing our part to mend the world. Reverence
Fostering Your Prophetic Imagination An e-course for finding the right metaphors -- in images and words -- that give voice to your soul. Vision
The Mindful Life An e-course on how to bring the practice of mindfulness into everyday activities. Being Present
Gifts of a Scarred Soul An e-course on how the spiritual challenge of struggle transforms us. Transformation
Beauty and Wisdom in the Qur'an An e-course on timeless insights and practices gleaned from reflections on verses of the Qur’an. Faith
Soulful Aging An e-course on aging as the positive lifelong process of becoming a person. Questing
A Field Guide to Solitude A pathway to being alone that brings you closer to wholeness, wisdom, and well-being. Silence
The Miracle of Breath An e-course guide to breathing practice for personal healing, social engagement, and spiritual deepening. Being Present
Wisdom for Advent and Christmas Quotes to assure our hearts during the Christian holy days. Hope
Poetry to Lift Your Spirits A month's worth of poems celebrating an upwelling of life and spirit. Joy
Becoming Truly Human: Gurdjieff's Obligolnian Strivings A Lenten study of George Ivanovich Gurdjieff's Five Strivings. Attention
The Transformation of Suffering Soul-stirring meditations on art and other practices for an intentional journey during Lent. Questing
Lumen Divinum: A Retreat for Advent A delving into the great themes of Advent including wisdom, light, unity, beauty, incarnation. Wonder
Teilhard for Our Times A view into the heart and vision of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. Vision
Finding Peace in Turbulent Times An exploration of why peace has been elusive and how we can find it in our lives and the world. Peace
Lovingkindness Meditation Step-by-step instructions in the classic Buddhist practice for being kind in expanding circles, starting with yourself. Kindness
As It Is: Spiritual Journaling Guidance on using spiritual journaling to explore interior, interpersonal, social, and sacred realities. You
Thomas Berry: Prophet and Mystic of the Earth An exploration of the contemplative depth and call to practice in Thomas Berry's works. Reverence
Living with Uncertainty Reminders and tools that help you make room for anything to happen. X-The Mystery
Practicing Spirituality with Anthony de Mello A 40-day exploration of the wisdom stories and spiritual practices of the renowned Indian spiritual director. Devotion
Wisdom for Living: The Parables of Jesus An exploration of the wise and revolutionary teachings of Jesus through the lens of the parables. Meaning
Wisdom Stories from the Sufi Tradition Sufi stories that serve as multidimensional symbols for the education of the soul. Listening
The Gift of Life A contemplative engagement with the great themes of Lent as a way of seeing, reflecting, and then living them in your own life. Transformation
Journey into Mercy An e-course flowing from the 2016 Jubilee Year of Mercy called by Pope Francis. Compassion
The Spirituality of the Gospels Fresh interpretations of intelligent, challenging, and incredibly inspiring gospel texts. Faith
Poetry to Nourish the Soul A month's worth of poems to deepen your sense of peace, balance, love, and joy. Nurturing
A Simple Immediacy: Desert Wisdom for Advent Teachings from the Desert Fathers and Mothers on classic Advent themes. Being Present
One Love: Navigating Life by Heart Teachings and practices on embodied spirituality, our ethical compass, longing for God, and unity. Love
Learning to Accept Grief as a Lifelong Companion Explore obstacles to grieving, revise our narratives, and build resilience so we are better able to hold our sorrow. You
Sacred Presence with the Dying Guidance on how to create a peaceful and sacred environment for a person who is dying. Being Present
Making Peace with Death and Dying Insights into the social, psychological, physical, and spiritual dimensions of facing our mortality. Peace
The Bhagavad Gita: Yoga's Essence Teachings that capture the central teachings of the Gita and the essence of Hinduism’s universal precepts. Devotion
Thomas Merton's Abiding Legacy A review of Merton's key wisdom teachings on the contemplative life and their continuing relevance to contemporary life. Attention
Practicing Spirituality at Work Ideas to foster the inner work necessary to make your outer work more meaningful. Kindness
Practicing Spirituality with Rumi An opportunity to polish your heart with the poetry of the Sufi master. Yearning
Practicing Spirituality with Anglicans Thought-provoking quotes and practices from Episcopalian preachers, teachers, and spiritual directors. Devotion
Practicing Spirituality with Animals An opportunity for deeper encounters with the animals in your life as spiritual teachers. Teachers
Practicing Spirituality with Protestants Progressive Protestant teachings on love, justice, prayer, and social action. Justice
Practicing Spirituality with Catholics An exploration of this enchanted world of devotional and contemplative practices. Devotion
Practicing Spirituality with Friends An exploration of the recurring challenges and enduring rewards of friendship. Being Present
Practicing Spirituality with Jews Quotes and practices that reinforce this tradition's emphasis on the sacredness of everyday life. Devotion
Practicing Spirituality with Jesus Many diverse perspectives on the man from Nazareth by Christians and those from other traditions. Faith
Practicing Spirituality with Buddhists An abundant repository of wise practices you can use on your spiritual journey. Being Present
Practicing Spirituality with Jesus (2) Passages to help you identify with Jesus and "be Jesus" to families, friends, colleagues, and world. Teachers
Practicing Spirituality in Nature A celebration of the Divine in the natural world. Reverence
Practicing Spirituality with Taoists Encouragement to lead a more balanced, energetic, resilient, and respectful life. Openness
Practicing Spirituality with Thomas Merton Wisdom from an extraordinary Trappist monk, writer, civil rights activist, and peacemaker. Peace
Practicing Spirituality with Pema Chodron Teachings on cultivating compassion and joy from a very popular Buddhist writer with an accessible style. Compassion
Practicing Spirituality with Children Ideas for being a spiritual companion to your children, grandchildren, young friends, and inner child. Play
Practicing Spirituality with Thich Nhat Hanh Tools from a world renowned spiritual leader to help you be at peace in every area of your life. Compassion
Practicing Spirituality with Henri J. M. Nouwen An exploration of the holy uses of adversity with a world renowned spiritual guide. Forgiveness
Beating the Blahs Nuggets for restoring your resolve and getting over the feeling of being stuck. Zeal
Letting Go Teachings from the wisdom traditions to help you experience the freedom of releasing things. Transformation
Practicing Spirituality with Thomas Moore Ways to care for your soul through teachings steeped in mythology, psychology, and philosophy. Meaning
Practicing Spirituality with Sufis An awesome compendium of wisdom, both practical and profound, from the mystical expression of Islam. Yearning
Practicing Spirituality during Illness Tools to help identify and apply the gifts of illness — for those who are sick and caregivers. Transformation
Practicing Spirituality with Hindus A view into the experiential heart of the world's oldest living religion. Devotion
Practicing Spirituality with His Holiness the Dalai Lama A study of the religion of kindness with Nobel laureate and revered leader Tenzin Gyatso. Peace
Practicing Spirituality with the Peacemakers Tools to live on strong spiritual foundations of nonviolence, reconciliation, and the common good. Peace
Practicing Spirituality with the World's Religions An exploration of interspirituality — the commonalities among the religions. Hospitality
Practicing Spirituality with Joan Chittister A study of contemplation and action from one of the most prophetic voices in progressive Christianity. Justice
Practicing Spirituality with Jesus - Lenten Edition Many diverse perspectives on the man from Nazareth, formatted for use during Lent. Faith
The Cry of the Prophet An opportunity to explore the prophets' call to a visionary fullness of life. Justice
Practicing Spirituality with Money A look at your beliefs, habits, and ideals about money and alternative values. Gratitude
Practicing Spirituality with Quakers Resources to lighten your burdens, keep your soul alive, and inspire you to work for others. Silence
Patience Builders Wisdom about allowing things to unfold in their own time. Peace
The Essence of the Qur'an Commentaries on passages from Islam's holy book about universal spiritual principles that can guide our hearts. Meaning
Practicing Spirituality with Ram Dass Wisdom about being present, acting with compassion, conscious aging, deep listening, and more. Being Present
Practicing Spirituality with Joyce Rupp Encouragement to bring your spirituality into the light of your everyday life. Connections
Catalysts for Change Readings and spiritual practices to help you make small steps to turn your life around. Transformation
Lovingkindness A classic Buddhist practice that shows you how to be kind in expanding circles, starting with yourself. Kindness
Intercessory Prayer Guidance on the most common and most misunderstood form of prayer plus ways to expand the focus of your prayers. Compassion
Practicing Spirituality with Edward Hays Unusual prayer practices for daily use in all circumstances. Devotion
The Wisdom of the Rebbes A retreat on four ways to God embraced by Hasidism: wisdom, study, faith, and humility. Teachers
The Liberating Promise of Mindfulness Teachings about moment-to-moment awareness, a Buddhist practice that can dramatically enhance the way we live. Attention
Practicing Spirituality with Brother David Steindl-Rast Wisdom about gratefulness as the heart of prayer and the most liberating path to joy and grace. Gratitude
Rumi - Living a Spiritual Life Commentaries and audio meditations revealing the universal spiritual teaching in Rumi's unforgettable metaphors. Transformation
InterSpiritual Meditation Key understandings behind and instructions for a universal seven-step practice drawn from the world's spiritual traditions. Unity
Practicing Spirituality with Eknath Easwaran A path of love and service to explore with a pioneer of interspirituality. Unity
Practicing Spirituality with Kent Nerburn Wisdom to help you dwell in the loveliness, the grandeur, and the meaning of everyday spirituality. Reverence
Pausing An invitation to embrace a new paradigm of becoming more by doing less, practicing self-care, and really paying attention. Being Present
Creating Your Life Wise insights and practical steps to help you move towards a genuine feeling of satisfaction, depth, and worth. You
Practicing Spirituality with Richard Rohr Guidelines for getting your devotional life in sync with ethical actions. Questing
Contemplative Discernment Guidance on a process for opening and listening to receive clues about who we are in God. Listening
Centering Prayer Teachings about a no-frills form of meditation which reconnects directly to Christianity’s hidden treasury of mystical wisdom. Transformation
Practicing Spirituality with Sharon Salzberg An accomplished Buddhist teacher unfolds the riches of meditation. Compassion
Child of the Light An Advent retreat creating a quiet haven away from holiday busyness where you can reflect upon readings, prayers, and hymns. Faith
The Wisdom of Muhammad A welcoming study of the compassionate, flexible, and noble character of the Prophet Muhammad. Teachers
Beyond Recovery The Twelve Steps applied to the addiction from which almost all of us suffer: the addiction to control. Transformation
The Tao Te Ching as a Path and a Practice Commentary on Tao passages highlighting key themes and personal applications of the wisdom. Attention
Praying for Justice and Peace Prayer practices to cultivate a powerful, peaceful response to injustices, conflicts, and violence. Justice
Living the Hours A journey through the monastic practice of punctuating each day with eight points of prayer. Being Present
Exploring the Psalms An opportunity to experience these popular Biblical texts richly through historical and poetic understanding. Faith
The Wisdom of the Desert Fathers and Mothers Wisdom from people of God who lived out a spirituality that still resonates strongly for us today. Faith
Trusting in Life Video talks by the Benedictine brother and texts exploring faith as a deeply rooted attitude towards life. Faith
The Wisdom Jesus A spiritually inclusive exploration of Jesus' parables and Beatitudes focusing on transformational practices. Transformation
Practicing the Presence of God Ways to make every moment of your life into a sacrament of communion with the Divine. Being Present
Ways to Pray from Around the World How to incorporate 12 creative spiritual practices from different cultures and religious traditions into your prayer life. Devotion
Practicing Spirituality with Parker J. Palmer A multidisciplinary approach to change and transformation as an essential part of the human adventure. Transformation
Engaging Hope Ways to become aware of the opportunity that a given moment offers, freeing us from predictability. Hope
Fear Busters Antidotes to help you cultivate fearlessness, love, and compassion in counterpoint to this potent emotion. Openness
Discovering What's Enough Guidance for identifying what you really need and what is a sufficiently beautiful contribution to the world. Vision
Choosing to Love An exploration of the deep experience of belonging. Love
Cultivating Contentment Spiritual wisdom and practices on being content with who you are and where you are in your life. Being Present
Working with Worry A treasure trove of insights and practices for giving worry less air time. Faith
Becoming a Wise Elder A journey through eight gates, each with its own gift, task, and challenge, on the way to becoming wise people. Transformation
Practicing Spirituality with Thomas Keating Extraordinary insights about faith, grace, silence, communion with God, peace, and personal renewal. Peace
The Gospel of Thomas A complete "starter kit" on this remarkable text considered to be the earliest of Jesus' wisdom teachings. Transformation
Defusing Anger Ways to understand and work with your own and other people's anger. Peace
Presence - Relationship with Divine Love Practices from fourteen centuries of Sufi wisdom universally relevant across spiritual traditions. Being Present
The Sage's Tao Te Ching Teachings on the sage as a model for a life of spirited freedom, contentment, wisdom, and playfulness. Transformation
Practicing Spirituality at Home Explore how home-based activities can be opportunities for deeper experiences of the sacred. Hospitality
The Wisdom of A Course in Miracles Wisdom about achieving inner peace through forgiveness and a shift in perception from fear to love. Forgiveness
The Way of the Spiritually Independent An email retreat for the growing number of seekers without borders drawn to wisdom wherever it may be found. Questing
Mastering the Art of Resilience Guidance for coping with and rebounding from adversity in a wide variety of situations. Transformation
The Gospel of Thomas for Advent Wisdom sayings on themes of watchfulness, spiritual generativity, light, and the fullness of time. Questing
ReStorying Your Life Guidance through "life review" of your history, grief and gratitude, present path, and legacy. You
Advent of the Heart An exploration of the Path of Heartfulness, coming into a deep awareness of the love of God. Faith
Practicing Spirituality with Lawrence Kushner Ways to apply the teachings of Jewish mystics in everyday life. Faith
Photography as a Spiritual Path Essays and exercises to help you make the finding and taking of pictures part of your contemplative practice and your activist activities. Imagination
Crafting Your Own Religion How to work with time-honored elements to create a personal religion out of your own experience and inspiration. You
Releasing the Contemplative in You Wisdom and practices revealing the role of reading and writing on a contemplative journey. Devotion
Practicing Spirituality with Brian McLaren Inspiration to find fresh ways to worship and bring theology down to earth. Connections
The Grace of Lent Contemplative meditations on art and other practices for an intentional journey on the path of divine love. Grace
Lectio Divina The ancient practice of praying the Scriptures, a way of sacred listening rediscovered and renewed in our time. Meaning
Lean In, Lighten Up and Let Go An interactive online retreat to encourage a life of prayer and practice both on the chair and in daily life. Play
Walking on Sacred Earth Contemplative engagement practices and intentional walks for experiencing nature as fully alive and spiritually radiant. Wonder
Transformative Travel A satchel-full of practices, rituals, and tricks of attention to give your next journey the most meaning, joy, and significance. Questing
Remembrance - The Spiritual Practice of Zhikr A Sufi practice to develop continuous awareness of divine support through the knowing of the heart. Beauty
Practicing Spirituality with Teaching Stories Ways to access and apply the universal truths and evergreen applications of favorite stories. Teachers
Living Your Legacy: Seeds, Blossoms, Fruits Ways to be intentional about the legacy you live and leave to your family, colleagues, and community. Vision
The Holy Fool A chance to lighten up your spiritual life by embracing mistakes, imperfection, and silly possibilities. Play
Zen and Everyday Life A variety of Zen practices designed to help you clear away confusion and express your unique response to what's happening all around you. Attention
Spiritual Practices from the Gurdjieff Work A practical exploration of the enigmatic teacher's transformative practices for attention and self-remembering. Attention
Poetry to Transform Your Life A month's worth of poems to transport you into a world full of awe, wonder, marvel, deep sorrow, or joy. Transformation
Holy Silence: The Quaker Way Ways to access the quiet inner place where God grants us insights, guidance, and understanding of truth. Silence
Silence and the Spiritual Journey A Lenten retreat on the traditional signposts of a spiritual journey of purification into illumination, contemplation, and union. Silence
Silence Night, Holy Night: A Retreat for Advent Scriptures and mystical writings delving into the great themes of Advent to enrich the contemplative life. Silence
Practicing Spirituality with Edward Hays - Lenten Edition New ways to connect with the Divine in the midst of our hectic and hurried lives. Devotion
Breaking Free: Liberation through Interfaith Dialogue A look at issues we face in a pluralistic society and ways to transcend roadblocks to effective collaboration. Hospitality
Creating Sanctuary for Ourselves and Others An exploration of sacred space as both a personal boon and a cultural need that we all have a responsibility to fulfill. Nurturing