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"A" Is for Attention "Pay attention. Stay awake and totally alert. See with receptive eyes and discover a world of ceaseless wonders." — Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat in Spiritual Literacy ​ Atten…
"E" is for Enthusiasm “Enthusiasm means ‘one with the energy of God.’ It derives from root words pointing to be inspired and possessed by the Divine. There is something awesome about this spiritual quality. They…
Perpetual Wonder: A Spiritual Virtue "I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it." — Alice Walker ​In the spiritual alphabet offered by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat…
"H" is for Hospitality "How shall we live? Welcoming to all." — Mechtild of Magdeburg, Preaching to Birds and Squirrels A new sculpture called "Saint Francis and the Birds" was recently celebrated among nei…
S&P Open House / Birthday Celebration The weekend of March 19 – 20, 2016 was quite a celebratory time for Spirituality & Practice. Patricia Carlson (Senior Editor/Program Director) and I (Creative Director) traveled from our respectiv…
The Shape of Water in Process Perspective The Water God Last night I saw The Shape of Water written and directed by Guillermo del Toro, and this morning I read Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat’s review of the marvelous film. The Brussats …
L is for Listening "All things in the universe want to be heard." — Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spiritual Literacy Listening may be the key to unlocking the doors that separate us, to gaining wisdom, to…
"Q" is for Questing "We are more alive when we are actively involved with questing and questions. Keep moving. Keep crossing inner and outer borders. Keep asking." — Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spiritual Lite…
To Be and Do Something New "The spiritual practice of transformation holds within its wide embrace the personal renewals that come with a spiritual awakening, a conversion, a mystical epiphany, or an enlightenment. It cove…
Love as a Spiritual Practice Spiritual Wisdom Love is not something that you just fall into, as the romantic songs suggest. Love is a spiritual practice. You can get better at it over time. — Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat…