Dr. Thomas Maples

Love & Kindness

Gentleness is stronger than severity, water is stronger than rock, love is stronger than force.

~ Hermann Hesse (Siddhartha)

Love and kindness are the driving force of all good in life. Do not be disillusioned by all the dividing forces you will see portrayed in media, social media, and those outlets that would profit from selling you divisive misery. Being gentle will always supersede being severe. No rock on Earth can ever withstand the gentle flow of water that would run its course. When combined with a will, love, and kindness are ways to heal that which is divided.

The Law of Attraction is alive in all of us. It manifests through gratitude, love, and the will to Advance Confidently in the Direction of Your Dreams. Dream, Believe, and Achieve your ultimate potential.

A Sacred Journey Podcast

It is our choice to believe in the beauty of dreams unfolding. When we direct our mind’s eye to belief, faith guides us in the direction necessary to realize our Self as it unfolds into its most optimal being.

Are you being your best possible Self? Dr. Thomas Maples explores our personal and collective journey to realize our ultimate potential through the lens of psychology, personal development, and the myths that drive our journey forward.

Nurturing Grace: The Divine Equation of Love & Preventing Burnout – A Sacred Journey: Where Myths Unfold and Potential Awakens

Are you a chronic caregiver, natural helper, or over-giver who feels like you’re running on empty? In this episode of A Sacred Journey, we dive into Dr. Thomas Maples’ insightful essay, Nurturing Grace: The Divine Equation of Love.We explore the "divine equation" from the Gospel of Mark—loving your neighbor as yourself—and why internal self-nurturance is a non-negotiable prerequisite for sustainable service. Learn why you "can't pour wine from a broken bottle," how to integrate the "holy no" to protect your boundaries, and practical ways to practice silence through Lectio Divinaand the intentional pause.

1. Nurturing Grace: The Divine Equation of Love & Preventing Burnout 18:21
2. The Chiseling of the Soul: Finding Mercy Beyond Guilt and Shame 19:04
3. Filling Your Cup: The Discipline of Loving-Kindness 20:42
4. Fill Your Glass: The Disciplined Practice of Loving-Kindness 12:07
5. The Architecture of Joy: Navigating Darkness to Find Your Light 17:28