While there are no excuses for this destructive behavior, there are reasons.  We unpack some of the possible spiritual and emotional energies at work in these chaotic moments.

  We explore the American collective shadow.  What are the uncomfortable truths about ourselves as a nation that we ignore, deny, and repress?  If we are going to be a truly great country, we will work to integrate our shadow - a difficult and humbling task, but sure to be transformative and healing.

If you find these podcasts helpful, I urge you to visit the website of my friend and mentor Br. Don Bisson, FMS.  Don has a great collection of talks and reflections on spiritual topics.  (Much of what I pass on to you through my podcasts and classes I learn from him!)  Don is the best!  http://www.donbisson.com/

Bringing our shadow to consciousness is an essential task of the spiritual journey.  We explore ten ways we can do our shadow work.

 Powerful, chaotic, but potentially transformative energies are coursing through our country right now.  In this episode we explore the spiritual dimension of this pivotal moment, and how each of us can contribute to healing and renewal by confronting our shadow side.

We all struggle with events, people, emotions, thoughts, and memories we'd rather not know.  Our defense mechanisms can help us to function, but in their shadow side can lead us to avoid necessary engagement with life's messy realities.  This podcast episode briefly names 10 common defense mechanisms.

"What got into me?  I'm beside myself!"  When we say this in response to something we've said or done, we are experiencing the "inner committee" at work.  We explore the voices and energies within that seek to influence our choices.

Self forgiveness is among the most difficult and harrowing of spiritual tasks.  We explore why this is so difficult, some common resistances to self-forgiveness, the difference between healthy and unhealthy guilt, and a meditation practice that nurtures an open heart to self forgiveness.  

Forgiveness is a journey, not a one time event.  We explore what forgiveness is - and is not - and how we go about this difficult but sacred work.

Our maturity will never be a finished product; it is a life-long project.  In this podcast we seek to new some tasks we are called to tend on the journey of maturing.

We explore what it means to nurture a soulful friendships in these extraordinary times.