Echo: Navigating the World of Distractions to Find Self
In today’s podcast, Dr. Tom explores the myth of Echo, Hera, and Zeus from the lens of contemporary distraction. How can we find the nature of the Self in a world that so buys for the ego’s attention?
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.
- Nurturing Grace: The Divine Equation of Love & Preventing Burnout
- The Chiseling of the Soul: Finding Mercy Beyond Guilt and Shame
- Filling Your Cup: The Discipline of Loving-Kindness
- Fill Your Glass: The Disciplined Practice of Loving-Kindness
- The Architecture of Joy: Navigating Darkness to Find Your Light
