Dr. Thomas Maples

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A Sacred Journey VLOG

“Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.”

~Hermann Hesse

I am truly appreciative that you joined me here today. Since beginning this journey, it has been my pleasure to offer inspiring words of wisdom from famous authors, poets, philosophers, bards, women, and men of wisdom and substance. In fact, A Sacred Journey Vlog was created to share inspiration and wisdom with everyone seeking new insights. My goal is to help unite versus divide by sharing the collective knowledge base of old wisdom to help inspire a vision within, one that will assist you in identifying, charting a course, and advancing confidently in the direction of Your dreams.

We are not alone in this journey called life. As a psychotherapist, I have seen many falls at the most inopportune times in their life; sometimes, we need a pick-me-up when we fall. Our journey through life has a beginning, middle, and end. Yet, it is the story we create that makes the beauty of life possible! The stories and imagery of this VLOG, titled A Sacred Journey Vlog, explore the wisdom behind the stories we create. What Story Do You Want to Create?

In this vlog, you will find the wisdom of old to bring inspiration for your day. One of my passions is to bring inspiration to begin each day with something new, exciting, and motivational to accompany you on your journey to the heart of A Sacred Journey Vlog.

Advance Confidently in the Direction of Your Dreams. Additionally, A Sacred Journey Vlog continues to provide guidance for those seeking to create meaning in their unique life stories.

A Sacred Journey Podcast

Filling Your Cup: The Discipline of Loving-Kindness – A Sacred Journey: Where Myths Unfold and Potential Awakens

How do we maintain our emotional viability when the demands of daily life start to drain us?In this episode of A Sacred Journey, we dive deep into "Filling Your Cup: The Discipline of Loving-Kindness." We stand at the crossroads of love and self-compassion, exploring how these two forces are not just passive feelings, but active, daily disciplines that create lasting meaning in our lives.Join us as we discuss how to navigate those daunting, mundane, and stressful day-to-day events by shifting our internal dialogue. By learning to actively pour back into ourselves first, we build the emotional resilience needed to show up fully for the world.In this episode, we explore:The Anatomy of Emotional Viability: What it means to be emotionally sustainable in a demanding world.Loving-Kindness as a Discipline: Why self-compassion is a practice of strength, not softness.The Daily Crossroads: Practical ways to inject love into the moments that feel the most daunting.Filling Your Cup First: Moving past the guilt of self-care to cultivate genuine, lasting meaning.Grab a warm drink, settle in, and let's take this sacred step together.
  1. Filling Your Cup: The Discipline of Loving-Kindness
  2. Fill Your Glass: The Disciplined Practice of Loving-Kindness
  3. The Architecture of Joy: Navigating Darkness to Find Your Light
  4. How to Find Spiritual Grounding: Healing a Fractured Soul through Integrity
  5. The Unshakable Anchor: Building Hope in a Fractured World
  6. Finding Grace in the Messy: Catholic Wisdom and the Psychology of Intentional Parenting
  7. Mustard Seed Faith: Overcoming Fear and Stepping into the Unknown
  8. Ecstasy & Inner Bliss: Stop Striving, Start Arriving | Dr. Thomas Maples
  9. 💡 From Genesis to Guided Practice: Unlocking Your Divine Nature
  10. The Disciplined Heart: Finding Peace & Purpose