Spiritual Practices for Everyday Life

Practicing Diversity By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Two prayers, three thoughts to contemplate, and a Buddhist practice to honor the dignity of differences and pave the way to a genuine feeling of unity with others. Unity
Dealing with Hurry Sickness By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat People these days seems to be addicted to speed, hurrying through every activity. Here are spiritual practices to help you slow down. Being Present
There's Always Time to Pray By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Instructions on the mantra method of prayer in Christianity, Islam, Eastern religions, along with sample mantras. Devotion
The Indiana Jones School of Spirituality By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat A proposal for a school of spirituality that honors all those spiritual practices that you make up as you go along. Zeal
Good Flesh By Frederic Brussat Learning the lessons of the miracle of a cut healing quickly and other ways to honor the body as a temple of God. Nurturing
The Path of Practice By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat An excerpt from Spiritual Rx on the joys and challenges of the path of spiritual practice. Devotion
Doing What's Hard By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat How the slogan "you can do hard" inspired us to make vows to reinforce our intention to change. Transformation
The Spiritual Practice of Compassion By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat A collection of practices based on this universal practice. Compassion
About Rest in Peace By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Updates on the response to the poem "Rest in Peace," written by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat on September 11, 2001. Unity
Rest in Peace: September 11, 2002 By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat A prayer for peace and a call to widen the circle of our empathy and compassion on the first anniversary of the September 11 tragedies. Unity
Deep Listening By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Our experience in a small group that practiced listening without comments, plans, judgments, or the need to respond. Listening
Great Expectations By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Simple practices to help you break free of the stumbling blocks created by expectations. Openness
Learning to Be Content By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat How to practice contentment: Want what you have. Don't make comparisons. Accept your imperfections. Being Present
The Spiritual Practice of Generosity By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat What spiritual teachers of our times and earlier say about the value of generosity. Kindness
For Children - 50 Tips for Keeping Your Soul Alive i… By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Some of the helpers available to children during difficult and challenging situations. You
Dealing with Dog Days By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat When it's hot and there's nothing new under the sun. Enthusiasm
Keeping Silent By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Creating quiet takes effort in our noisy world. Here are some simple practices to heed the call: "The Lord is in his temple; let all the earth keep silent before him." Silence
The Fundamentalist as "Other" By Parker J. Palmer Three responses to the question of how we allow are hearts to be "broken open" to those who are closed. Openness
The Hope of Humanity By Jacob Needleman Insights into how our own inner work is our best hope for the future. You
Remembering 9/11 by Speaking Out Against War By John Dear An essay written on the first anniversary of 9/11 about the importance of speaking against America's obsession with war. Peace