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Our Convergence conference is coming up on Nov. 7-8.

We should reject mysticism, but a healthy sense of mystery has an important place in naturalistic spirituality.

Acceptance of life’s tragic nature can be a liberating stance.

The first Spiritual Naturalist Chaplain! James Jarrett is glad to visit with you.

Mindfulness can have negative side effects. How serious are they?

Reflecting on meaningful, thought-provoking stories set in a universe of fascinating possibility that gives me hope for the future of humankind provides a daily meditation that helps get me through the most challenging of days.

What if the darker moods of life are not merely obstacles to happiness, but invitations to discover a deeper way of being? Drawing on the mythological figure of Saturn and Thomas Moore’s Care of the Soul, this article explores how melancholy, contemplation, and the acceptance of life’s shadows might deepen the soul and help us find meaning beyond the demand to “only count the sunny days.”

A plethora of spiritual practices are suitable for the naturalist.