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Convergence 2026: The Art and Practice of Making Meaning

Convergence 2026: The Art and Practice of Making Meaning

Our Convergence conference is coming up on Nov. 7-8.
Secular Mantras in Place of Prayer

Secular Mantras in Place of Prayer

A variety of mantras can serve our needs throughout the day.
The Death of Socrates by David

Uncertainty and Wonder

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

A Gentle Pessimism

Acceptance of life's tragic nature can be a liberating stance.
Learning Impermanence From My Father

Learning Impermanence From My Father

Everything that has a beginning is changing all the time. I'm learning what this actually means each day from my father.
Introducing Spiritual Naturalist Chaplains

Introducing Spiritual Naturalist Chaplains

The first Spiritual Naturalist Chaplain! James Jarrett is glad to visit with you.
How Dark is the Dark Side of Mindfulness?

How Dark is the Dark Side of Mindfulness?

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

Where No Spirituality Has Gone Before

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
Convergence 2026: Beyond “What Is Spiritual Naturalism?”

Convergence 2026: Beyond “What Is Spiritual Naturalism?”

Announcing Convergence, our November online conference. All are invited!
To Saturn

To Saturn

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
Spiritual Exercises of the Stoics and Neo-Confucians

Spiritual Exercises of the Stoics and Neo-Confucians

A plethora of spiritual practices are suitable for the naturalist.