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  Recently,   Spiritually Homeless  (Girrell), reached   #6 in Amazon hot new releases, #13 in faith deconstruction, #46 in faith and spiritualty, #54 in mysticism and spirituality, and #115 in spiritual growth. Book description: Many have walked away from organized religion not out of apathy, but out of honesty. Still the spiritual hunger remains; the longing for community and a place called home persists.  Spiritually Homeless   offers a deeply compassionate and practical guide for those navigating spiritual life beyond church walls. Whether you left organized religion years ago or never belonged to some sect to begin with, this book will meet you right where you are. Through stories, reflection, and decades of experience in spiritual leadership and psychological insight,  Spiritually Homelesss   explores how we find belonging, create ritual, face the dark night, and rediscover awe—without needing to return to doctrines that no longer fit. keywo...

  If you’ve ever made a snap decision based on a gut feeling—whether to trust a stranger, dodge a goat, or say yes to a second helping of pie—you’ve tapped into one of the oldest survival tools in our species’ toolkit: emotion. Long before spreadsheets and strategic plans, our ancestors relied on feelings to navigate danger, forge alliances, and choose where to build the next fire. Emotions weren’t distractions from rational thought—they were the scaffolding that made thought possible. 🧠 Emotions as Ancient Algorithms Fear, for example, isn’t just a nuisance—it’s a finely tuned alarm system. It evolved to help us detect threats faster than conscious reasoning could. Disgust? A microbial defense mechanism. Joy? A social glue that reinforced cooperation and trust. These emotions shaped decision-making long before language. They helped early humans decide whom to approach, what to eat, when to flee, and where to settle. In essence, emotions were the original decision-making soft...

  Recently,   Spiritually Homeless  (Girrell), reached   #6 in Amazon hot new releases, #13 in faith deconstruction, #46 in faith and spiritualty, #54 in mysticism and spirituality, and #115 in spiritual growth. Book description: Many have walked away from organized religion not out of apathy, but out of honesty. Still the spiritual hunger remains; the longing for community and a place called home persists.  Spiritually Homeless   offers a deeply compassionate and practical guide for those navigating spiritual life beyond church walls. Whether you left organized religion years ago or never belonged to some sect to begin with, this book will meet you right where you are. Through stories, reflection, and decades of experience in spiritual leadership and psychological insight,  Spiritually Homelesss   explores how we find belonging, create ritual, face the dark night, and rediscover awe—without needing to return to doctrines that no longer fit. keywo...