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Spiritual Direction: Peer-based Mentoring for the Interior Life by Siobhán Houston, MTS 

Spiritual directors today are reviving an ancient tradition of counseling for the soul and spirit.

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Ritual, Ceremony and Us by Malidoma Patrice Somé 

In an African traditional culture, ritual observance is as important as gathering food or taking care of the material necessities of life.

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The Farewell by Malidoma Patrice Some 

An African teacher recalls saying good-bye to his grandfather — and receiving a spiritual initiation.

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Spiritual Being Seeks Practice by Richard Smoley 

As we learn more about the practices of the world’s great spiritual traditions, the question becomes, how can we each discover what’s right for us?

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Meditation FAQ 

Meditation has become a standard part of the spiritual path for many seekers today. What is meditation? What is it supposed to do? How do you learn it? This FAQ from a British spiritual school called Saros gives some pointers.

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