In terms of healing, many of us believe that the mind has an affect on the body–that if we think good thoughts, for instance, we’ll avoid the cold that everyone […]
Welcome | july 2012
Every year around this time, the staff of XC goes on spiritual retreat. Our July issue reflects this by including reprints of some of our favorite stories from the past. […]
Out of the Spiritual Closet
Practitioners in the field articulate the connection between spirituality and social justice in a myriad of ways. This section shares several frameworks for understanding and describing this work. In addition […]
the practice of inconvenience
the practice of inconvenience: what’s in your wallet? INcite with angel Kyodo williams Years ago, Gloria Steinem, the formidable godmother of modern feminism posed a query that my fading […]
4 (Totally Surprising) Life Lessons We All Need to Learn
How do you see yourself? Brené Brown explores a few social perspectives on things like guilt, perfection, and vulnerability in this article that illustrates ways to get what we really […]
may 2012
Connection Action Project Dedicated to the integration of spirituality, social action, and empathic communication, the Connection Action Project supports system change. They use simple practices that include observation, connection with […]
The Prison of Freedom
Written & contributed by Daniel Alzamora Dickin What if the desire for freedom is a psychological trap, risking the sacredness one has for that not possessed? How many people have sacrificed […]
Frameworks from the Field | Out of the Spiritual Closet
There are different frameworks for understanding the connection between spirituality and social justice. Read about them in Movement Strategy Center’s report, “Out of the Spiritual Closet.”
Faith & Spirituality at USSF
Faith & Spirituality will be represented at the US Social Forum (USSF). The Faith & Spirituality group is a collective of different organizations and individuals that are interested in lifting up faith and spirituality as a path to transformation.