Category: Spirituality

Topics pertain in some way to the unseen realm of Reality, the inner world, or the Divine, most often in a Christian and ecumenical context with the assumption that all people are in reality, beings with and of spirit.

Outgrowing the Fawning Response (part 2)

For part 2, I share insights on how we can heal and overcome the all too common trauma response of fawning. Thanks for listening.

I will be covering other aspects of this phenomenon in the near future. Stay tuned!

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When we FAWN Unawares (part 1)

This is PART 1 in a short 2 part series on Fawning.

What is it, do you do it, and how to overcome this fear response so many of us have. It will come out on my Substack and YouTube (you can find these with an internet search, if you are interested.) and Part 2 will be released right away.

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Reading Howard Thurman

If you do a search on Howard Thurman on this very website, you’ll find more than a few things I’ve done over the years and that’s why I was very excited to converse with Dr Shively Smith on her new book, that is my favorite Autumn book for 2026.

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Please enjoy our conversation! and don’t forget to subscribe to her substack

Radical Mystics: Skye and Debonee

Today is a special double header.

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Part one is here (edited a little for the audio podcast) and you can also enjoy it on my Substack and my youtube.

But remember there’s more!
I’m the FIRST guest on Radical Mystics!

Part 2 is here: (click the image below!)

https://open.substack.com/pub/radicalmystics/p/when-radical-mystics-spark-the-muse?r=1x1l9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

The Meeting Place – featuring the work of Laura Kauffman

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We need to build the muscles to create inner solitude. Our mental and spiritual health depend on it, especially in our era.

I’m happy to share two readings from this book and I hope you enjoy it.