by Vinita Hampton Wright on 01/23/2012
Freedom and discernment go hand in hand. The freer we become, the more we are able to go about life in a wise and discerning way. And the more we use wisdom and discernment, the freer we become to make choices and then get on with life. It’s difficult to say which comes first—discernment or [...]
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decisions,
detachment,
freedom
by Vinita Hampton Wright on 01/16/2012
What does it mean to be spiritually free when life is an emotional roller coaster? Am I free when I’m able to tamp down any emotions that disrupt the flow of my work or relationships? Am I free when I have permission to express any and all emotion? Am I free if I don’t experience [...]
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emotions,
freedom,
Spiritual Exercises,
St. Ignatius of Loyola
by Vinita Hampton Wright on 11/14/2011
November is not a bad time to consider the autumn of your life. As the sky becomes pale and distant, you can consider how scenes of your days recede—how your thoughts and emotions might also feel a bit faded and wistful. As we grow older, we are just as capable as ever of experiencing strong [...]
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autumn,
perspective,
remembering
by Vinita Hampton Wright on 10/12/2011
Why do we resist letting go of unhealthy, or disordered, attachments? What happens inside us that makes us hang on for dear life, even when hanging on is hurting us? Here are some ideas. I resist letting go because, at some level, letting go feels like failure. I don’t want to admit defeat—that I can’t [...]
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attachments,
letting go,
resistance
by Vinita Hampton Wright on 10/10/2011
What has to happen inside a person before she can let go of attachments that are harming her? The attachment can be physical, such as a house or keepsake; it can be emotional, such as resentment about an incident or fear of an unwanted outcome. Attachments can be needs—the need to understand everything completely, or [...]
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attachments,
letting go