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Feelings

February 1, 2020

Feelings occur in us all the time and have a big influence on our lives. Sometimes they are pleasant, as when we are touched by the beauty of nature, or...

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Trust

January 31, 2020

What is wonderfully surprising in Ignatian spirituality is the invitation to trust our deepest desire. That desire is God’s unique gift to us, guiding us along the path to God....

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Advice

January 30, 2020

You need to be prudent when seeking advice. On the one hand, there are some people who would never dream of asking another’s help or taking them into their confidence...

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Alternatives

January 29, 2020

We should be clear from the outset that we are not talking here about choosing between good and evil. Choosing good means mobilizing my gifts into creating something positive for...

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Decision

January 28, 2020

Any choice we make involves saying yes to something in our lives, and no to something else. That probably seems obvious. There’s always a positive and negative aspect to any...

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Commitment

January 27, 2020

Making a decision, especially an important life-changing decision, is a milestone in a person’s life. It marks the end of one phase, the phase of deliberation, and the beginning of...

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1. The effect of external events (discernment of spirits)

December 5, 2017

We are affected by our surrounding and what we experience through our senses, it is important to notice what those effects are and what images we should surround ourselves with....

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2. The Lotto experiment

December 5, 2017

You have won 1 million Euro in the lottery and after the initial excitement, you are trying to decide what to do with it. There are three possibilities you are...

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3. Reflection (looking back on everyday events, they are seen differently)

December 5, 2017

At the end of the day take 10 minutes to look back over the day. Initially this can seem pointless or a waste of time, given that ‘what is past,...

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4. Freedom or detachment (when willpower is not enough)

December 5, 2017

Often we become aware that we are in a rut with regards to our emotions or reactions to people and situations. For example, I can get angry whenever someone challenges...

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