Resources
an attitude of rational curiosity
The following resources are written within the discipline of spiritual practice education. They track some of the insights and understandings I have gained as I have continued to engage in the sacred work of being human. The resources are offered for readers to reflect upon within the light of their belief system.
— Kaye Twining
In a different light: a new frontier for spiritual exploration
This paper calls for a new cultural identity based on interconnectedness via unity with diversity rather than individualism. It critiques the traditional Western worldview, shaped by two main influences: Christian doctrine, which positions humanity as the pinnacle of creation, and a science-based mechanistic view of evolutionary history, where Reality functions like a machine and evolution is known to be a competitive process promoting the survival of the fittest. The paper advocates for a new cultural Story of Belonging; based on a scientific systems view of evolutionary history that presents evolution not as competition but as a cooperative and creative dance of being and becoming. This new social narrative includes a shift in spiritual formation, conscious evolution, and evolutionary spirituality. It fosters moral responsibility through participation, cooperation, and collaboration for the common good. The new cultural Story of Belonging will reframe the place of belonging within the greater web of Life. It also integrates secular and religious traditions of meaning-making, cultivating trust and harmony among the citizens.
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2023
- 18 Dec 2023 Finding our way home
- 29 June 2023 the what, why, and how of shifting the cultural mindset
- 2020
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2019
- 9 Aug 2019 Our sacred stories: the essential pathway for meaning and belonging
- 29 Apr 2019 The path of self knowledge
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2018
- 31 Oct 2018 Spiritual mentoring ~ beyond god or religion
- 15 Aug 2018 The Land I Now Inhabit
- 30 May 2018 Standing in our own ground, openheartedly
- 21 Mar 2018 The question of free will
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2017
- 9 Nov 2017 Is authentic Self dead?
- 25 Aug 2017 Love is . . .
- 5 June 2017 The nature of hope
- 26 May 2017 Faith or non-faith: is that the question?
- 23 Jan 2017 A method for discerning personal inner truth
- 12 Jan 2017 The nature of truth in an age of perspectives
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2016
- 18 Sept 2016 Reflections on the sacred work of being human
- 1 July 2016 A contemporary experience of grace
- 17 June 2016 Nurturing resilience within the carer journey
- 3 June 2016 Vitality in daily life
- 31 May 2016 The nature of spirituality
- 5 May 2016 A New Faith Community
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2015
- 8 Dec 2015 MA Essay: The question of God’s grace in a face of woundedness: a theological reflection
- 8 Dec 2015 MA Essay: A Beginner’s Guide to Bernard Lonergan’s Method in Theology
- 8 Dec 2015 MA Thesis: The contribution of a spiritual director to the spiritual journey of a person diagnosed with bipolar disorder
- 8 Dec 2015 Listening for the heartbeat: a contemplative experience
- 8 Dec 2015 Living in gratitude
- 8 Dec 2015 The question of grace in a new Story