Spiritual Practices for Everyday Life

Creating Peace through Gratefulness By David Steindl-Rast A Practice for the Anniversary of 9/11 Gratitude
How Not to Worry By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spiritual practices to help you turn your worries into meaningful experiences. Faith
The Challenge of Humility By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Humility comes naturally to some people but usually it needs to be learned. You
Into the Far Country of Surgery By Frederic Brussat An account of the spiritual lessons of surgery and hospitalization. Connections
On the Value of Emptying Your Cup By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Letting go of preconceptions and judgments to be open to new teachings, new experiences, and new people. Openness
Hold Your Tongue By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat A practice from the Benedictine monastic tradition is useful in these days when winter drags on and irritability levels rise. Unity
Practices with Difficult People By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Practices for accepting difficult people in our lives with compassion. Teachers
Transition Times and Spaces By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat How to use the moments when you find yourself one of those between spaces and times to be present to God and prepare for what's next. Being Present
Ending Envy By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Cultural contributions to our tendency to envy what others have and two ways to end it: stop comparing and practice gratitude. Gratitude
Harvesting Memories By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Here are some suggestions for ways to harvest your memories and thereby give glory to God. Gratitude
13 Tips for De-Stressing Your Holidays By Belleruth Naparstek Ways to take care of yourself during holiday stress from HealthJourneys.com's Belleruth Naparstek. Nurturing
Be Like the Mountain By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat The practice of equanimity from Eastern religions and Christianity for times of turmoil. Peace
All in a Day's Work By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat How we can see our work as a spiritual practice, whether we are a taxi driver, an office worker, or a salesperson. Connections
Coping with Disappointment By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Strategies, practices, rituals, and an e-course for coping with the inevitable disappointments of daily life. Being Present
Spiritual Practices for Nature-Deficit Disorder By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Three practices plus an e-course to help your family reconnect with nature. Reverence
Making Space By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat A simple practice for making space -- whether in a drawer or our schedule -- and the value of a weekly Sabbath of uncluttered time. Openness
Travel Presence By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Turn your journey into a pilgrimage with a few simple spiritual practices. Being Present
Holy Ground By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Acknowledging that the place where you live is holy ground through the spiritual practices of connections, gratitude, meaning, and attention. Connections
The Beauty of Imperfection By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat On wabi-sabi, appreciating the beauty of the imperfect, the humble, the modest, and the unconventional. Beauty
The Gifts of Enthusiastic People By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Welcoming the playful, exuberant traits of those happy souls around us. Enthusiasm