tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707215866042944684.post754599057758852876..comments2023-03-22T15:04:55.281-07:00Comments on Delicate Awakening: Better Together: The Spiritual Practice of CommunityMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12693795343641111526noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707215866042944684.post-86505301801233789262011-08-22T13:10:13.400-07:002011-08-22T13:10:13.400-07:00I used to think that you became "spiritual&qu...I used to think that you became "spiritual" by retreating like a hermit but now I realize that isn't the only, or most practical, way to grow spiritually.<br /><br />Living with others is messy. It's practical. It's challenging. I'm learning that I grow more spiritually by dealing with toddler tantrums than going to a retreat!<br /><br />I always enjoy reading what you have to add JSS. I'll be googling Jean Baker Miller Institute now...Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693795343641111526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707215866042944684.post-52144554365920170542011-08-22T05:07:30.995-07:002011-08-22T05:07:30.995-07:00Somewhere in the middle of individuality and commu...Somewhere in the middle of individuality and community is reality. It is unquestionable that we have a need to find and express our individuality. The paradox is that this inner, true person can be found only in relation to other people.<br /><br />I am so often these days astounded at the ways and means God has set as the truth of human beings.<br /><br />You might enjoy reading books by the people at the Jean Baker Miller Institute, their central premise being that women achieve their greatest potential when in relationship to others rather than going it alone.jsshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841951364803029201noreply@blogger.com