My conviction is that communion with God need not be confined to church gatherings; it thrives in personal, solitary moments anywhere. This liberates grace from institutional structures, honoring individual journeys over collective norms. It challenges ego-centric leadership models, promoting authentic encounters that reflect diverse spiritual expressions. Through my explorations, this belief has brought freedom, emphasizing heart-centered connection over formalized rituals.
Challenging Institutional Boundaries
Church often prioritizes group dynamics, but true communion is internal, accessible in nature, home, or silence. Grace flows unbound here, unmediated by hierarchies that feed egos rather than souls [The leadership paradigm of the local church has more to do with feeding the ego of the leaders]. This view aligns with perennial wisdom, seeing God in all.
Exploring Personal and Everyday Communion Practices
Try meditative walks or journaling prayers—these become sacred without walls. Grace nurtures this intimacy, revealing divine presence in mundane settings [see Communing with God: The Power of Meditation in This Life]. It encourages blending traditions, like Eastern contemplation with Western insights, for a holistic path.
The Freedom and Inclusivity of Solitary Paths
This approach deepens authenticity, fostering empathy and reducing judgment. Beliefs of others aren’t yardsticks; grace guides personal revelation, creating inclusive spirituality that honors all as vital to the Divine [The beliefs of other people are not my yardstick to my relationship with God].
Reference Books
What the Mystics Know by Richard Rohr
The Perennial Tradition by Norman D. Livergood
The Science of Religion by Paramhans Yogananda
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