Thomas Capshew

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Senses of the Heart: Awe, Part 4 of 6

Awe happens when our human form is present with the magnificence of existence. The easiest path to awe is fully experiencing something that reminds us of our insignificance in the
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Senses of the Heart: Practicing Connection, Part 3 of 6

Practicing connection begins with connecting to the source of our being. Our connection to each other is only through our common connection to our Creator. A leaf of a tree
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Senses of the Heart: Discernment, Part 2 of 6

We are trained in the seen (shadow) world to use our physical senses to process and analyze perceptual data to make choices. Our heart contains a much more powerful and
Senses of the Heart, Part 1 of 6

Senses of the Heart, Part 1 of 6

Most people agree there are five primary physical senses, touch, smell, taste, hearing and seeing, or kinesthetic, olfactory, gustatory, auditory and visual, to use more scientific words. Other senses are
Challenges and Breakthroughs of a Spiritual Practice, Part 12 of 12

Challenges and Breakthroughs of a Spiritual Practice, Part 12 of 12

How our brain is currently wired is the greatest challenge to a spiritual practice. Our brain creates diversions, distractions, and dead ends through its current wiring for physical and social
Challenges and Breakthroughs of a Spiritual Practice, Part 11 of 12

Challenges and Breakthroughs of a Spiritual Practice, Part 11 of 12

One of the common challenges to developing a spiritual practice is what Rumi called “spiritual window shopping.” [check out this video with Coleman Barks reading his translation of Rumi’s poem]
Challenges and Breakthroughs of a Spiritual Practice, Part 10 of 12

Challenges and Breakthroughs of a Spiritual Practice, Part 10 of 12

I imagine that you are reading this post because there is at least some part of you that recognizes that your physical existence is not “all there is” to you.
Challenges and Breakthroughs of a Spiritual Practice, Part 9 of 12

Challenges and Breakthroughs of a Spiritual Practice, Part 9 of 12

Each of us constructs a view of the world that helps us make sense of our experiences. Our individual world view then sets boundaries and colors the way we see
Challenges and Breakthroughs of a Spiritual Practice, Part 8 of 12

Challenges and Breakthroughs of a Spiritual Practice, Part 8 of 12

The word ego can mean different things to different people. It is one of those words that is often redefined, like “love” or “art” or “beauty.” For purposes of this
Challenges and Breakthroughs of a Spiritual Practice, Part 7 of 12

Challenges and Breakthroughs of a Spiritual Practice, Part 7 of 12

This installment may initially confuse you: you may be saying, “How is comfort a challenge to spiritual growth? Aren’t we supposed to rest?” Therein lies the problem: confusing comfort and
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