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James Jarrett

The Thesis

August 10, 2023 by James Jarrett

Towards the feeling of belonging here…

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The Value of (Empty) Ritual

June 8, 2023 by James Jarrett

Thoughts on both empty and fulfilling rituals…

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What Spiritual Naturalism Means to Me

April 26, 2023April 13, 2023 by James Jarrett

A second in our series of articles on how people view Spiritual Naturalism…

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It Goes Together

April 24, 2023February 9, 2023 by James Jarrett

Living through the ins and outs of the world…

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Losing Beliefs and Finding Faith

April 24, 2023December 8, 2022 by James Jarrett

The difference between beliefs and faith…

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Just Sit. And if You Cannot Just Sit, Write

April 25, 2023October 13, 2022 by James Jarrett

Mindfulness and writing and ginger molasses cookies…

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Why (as a Naturalist) I Pray

April 25, 2023August 11, 2022 by James Jarrett

Non-denominational prayer as spiritual practice…

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Befriending Death, Embracing Life

July 21, 2022May 12, 2022 by James Jarrett

Learning from the dying…

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Live In the Now

Approaching anxiety with the aid of Stoic thought…

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Finding a Balance Between Individualism and Connectedness in a Social Media World

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A spiritual truth in the findings of neuroscience…

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Photography and being more attentive to the world…

Understanding Christian Naturalism

Understanding Christian Naturalism

Interpreting Christianity within a naturalistic perspective…

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Teach with Your Presence, Not Your Words

Becoming a channel for love and wisdom…

The Thesis

The Thesis

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Professor Pigliucci discusses his new book and some finer points of Stoicism as a way of life…
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A brief exploration of the biology of suffering…

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Contemplation and Meditation

Distinguishing two forms of mindfulness…
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The Soul of the Matter

A brief contemplation on the unfathomable depths of matter…
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Inspiring Words from Our Visitors and Members

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