by David Hayward | Nov 14, 2012 | Exercises
When I am asked what kind of people make up this community, this is what I say: “They are very spiritual, smart, courageous and funny.” Why do I say that? You obviously have a keen interest in your spiritual health. Many of you have left organized religion...
by David Hayward | Nov 13, 2012 | Spirituality
A good friend of mine, who also happens to be a member of this community, said something to me the other day that stuck with me. It’s something I’ve always believed to be true. It’s something I have even taught before. But it was the way it was said...
by David Hayward | Nov 12, 2012 | Videos
These are the books I mentioned in the video: It’s All In Your Head: The 8 Essential Secrets to Living a Life Without Regrets, by Stephen M. Pollan and Mark Levine. You Can Heal Your Life, by Louise L. Hay What Happy People Know, by Dan Baker and Cameron Stauth...
by David Hayward | Nov 11, 2012 | Feelings
First of all , I sent you all my personal Sunday lap-letter titled “Important Developments”. Take a moment to read it. Thanks! Would you like a free copy of this painting? CLICK HERE to download a print-quality copy to print on nice paper and hang on your...
by David Hayward | Nov 10, 2012 | Exercises
For this morning’s Saturday Spiritual Supplement, please go to nakedpastor’s post today on “The Most Effective Means of Control”. Check out the cartoon. Read the post. I am sure it will mean something to many of you. It might bring some clarity...
by Know-Nun | Nov 9, 2012 | Feelings
I was a nun. I lived in a zen buddhist community for about 7 years. It was the first place that I ever felt like I fit in. Deciding to become a nun was an easy dicision. I knew if I became a nun it would please my teacher. At that time I had put him on a very high...
by | Nov 9, 2012 | Feelings
Hi, My name is René Lorent, in this is my story. Since i can remember i’ve always been searching for more then was seemingly there, as kid from about 10 years old, i’ve had ‘moments’ that were .. different.I did not know this at that time,...
by David Hayward | Nov 8, 2012 | Feelings
Don’t let anyone rush your grief! If you’ve left the church, that’s heavy! Grieve it. Feel it to the full. Go ahead! Don’t deny that it hurts. Then bawl your eyes out once in a while. Get angry. Get frustrated. Think about going back then...
by David Hayward | Nov 7, 2012 | Ideas
A while ago on nakedpastor I wrote a post entitled labels are the problem. It was interesting the reaction I got to that one. Then someone forwarded me the link to this video of the astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson pretty much saying the same thing. I’m...
by David Hayward | Nov 3, 2012 | Exercises
Today’s Saturday Spiritual Supplement is a very simple one. But it is also very powerful. At least I found it so. Years ago I was “between churches” as a pastor and working as a carpenter. It was providing income but I wasn’t happy. One day, at...
by David Hayward | Nov 2, 2012 | Feelings
Good morning guys. Much love! So today’s Freebie Friday. Stephanie from Thomas Nelson Publishers contacted me to tell me they saw my cartoon yesterday and liked it. So she offered to let me give away 3 of Rachel’s books. I give away all kinds of books from...
by | Oct 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
I guess the benefit of having been ‘around’ the church circuit is that you come to see that everyone has a “way” of expressing their spirituality. I searched high & low for truth. It started when, upon my eve of my confirmation in the...
by David Hayward | Oct 28, 2012 | Feelings
After I left the church I felt beaten. I didn’t even know it, I was so numb. It had become so toxic to me that I could no longer feel or see myself clearly. The endless disappointments, criticism, and negativity that had sunk into my very marrow had finally...
by David Hayward | Oct 27, 2012 | Exercises
The Discovery Channel says that if you get stuck in quicksand, the worst thing you can do is struggle. They say that if you fall into quicksand, “resist the natural instinct to kick your way out.” Instead, they suggest to “you need to stay calm and...
by David Hayward | Oct 23, 2012 | Feelings
ARE YOU THERE? <—- Click to play song! (This is just for you guys on this site.) I wrote this song some time ago to commemorate what for me was the end of a great illusion. When all the fun is gone and nothing has gone according to plan, when all the hype and...
by David Hayward | Oct 22, 2012 | Feelings
Again, she reminds me of so many of you! Our Sophia continues her journey. She’s found a companion like her, a black sheep. I like the way she seems to be marching. She’s so confident. Bold! Defiant! Even if she is a black sheep, she takes that as a...
