Compass Podcast: Finding the spirituality in the day-to-day

[134] Spiritual practices for busy lives with Andrew Lang


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Rediscover centering and spirituality with Andrew Lang on “Compass: Finding Spirituality in the Everyday.” Andrew Lang, a guiding voice in spiritual practices, shares transformative insights on integrating centering practices into daily life, overcoming the “dark night of the soul,” and finding creative ways to connect with our spirituality.

Listen in as Lang explains how centering practice can reshape our responses to life’s challenges and help build personalized spiritual rhythms. Whether grappling with the daily grind or seeking meaningful spiritual practices that fit your modern life, this episode offers practical wisdom and thoughtful reflections.

(00:00) Discovering spirituality in daily life with Andrew.

(04:39) Educator, non-profit worker, and spirituality advocate.
(09:13) Reflect on life, relationships, and behaviors honestly.
(11:29) Writing, drawing, and mapping express individual experiences.
(15:43) Embracing the spiritual connection of body and soul.
(18:31) Centering defined as finding alignment in the body.
(21:29) Physical and mental practice in different sizes.
(24:35) Glorification of dark night of the soul.
(26:28) Measuring effectiveness in spiritual practice for connection.
(30:32) Variety of meditation practices including box breathing.
(36:10) Prayer can be flexible and creative.
(37:43) Upcoming workshops on practice and self-improvement.
(40:03) Cultivating everyday spirituality for meaningful stories.

Find episode notes and more from Compass at www.umc.org/compass

Compass is a production of United Methodist Communications.

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