The most prevalent feeling since leaving the church has been loneliness. I've been thinking about this quite a bit. Actually, I think I was just as lonely within the church but I didn't feel it as acutely because I was surrounded by people. I had some meaningful...
Saturday Spiritual Supplement: Enneagram Test
I think it is important to have resources at our disposal to help us live out our own unique spirituality, especially if we are outside an organized form of spirituality such as the church. So today I'm happy to announce that you can do a short Enneagram test right...
McBeth: My Love/Hate Relationship with the Church
I have hesitated to post my story for two reasons: First...I don't have the extreme horror stories of power-hungry leaders or abuse that many of you have described. Overwhelmingly, my friends and co-workers have been wonderful people who are interested in the things...
Sophia "Rooted"
Oh my goodness this took me hours to draw. Around 30! Phew! But I'm pleased with the results. There are times in our lives when we may feel ungrounded. There are times when we may rely on the strength of others to sustain us. Like this forest of trees. They really do...
a dream about my former church
Okay my friends, as promised, I'm going to share with you something very personal here. It will only appear on this site. Did you read yesterday's newsletter? I am entrusting myself to you. I trust that you will keep this among ourselves and only others you can trust...
exercise: make some declarations
I think it is very important to make declarations. Every once in a while, it is beneficial to sit down and think about what you really believe and write it down in your journal. I do this every once in a while. Not only does it document my progress or growth or...
fitting god in your box
There is no way words can capture the Mystery. That All-in-all cannot be contained in even the best articulated theology. When our minds become aware of this truth, it can be a frightening experience. I was always taught, even right up through seminary, that right...
operation knife removal
What I love about this community is how gently we help each other remove the knives out of our backs. You know it is possible to live a happy life spiritually! That's what this site is about. It is our right and privilege to live happy, spiritually independent lives,...
check out our Manifesto
I first published this Manifesto for Spiritual Independence in August when I started this site. Many of you might not have seen it. So I'm posting again. I will about once a month just to keep it in front of us. Please share this with your family and friends. Here's...
Sophia's journey
I'm continuing to work on Sophia. My goal is to have 52 drawn so that I can create a book with a drawing per week along with meditations, poetry, stories, and testimonials from fans of Sophia... what she means to you. I'm looking forward to initiating that project...
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