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  From: An Afternoon's Dictation: Inclusive Revelation for the 21st Century (Greenebaum) It is one thing t o demand answers but quite another to actually get them!  Book Description In 1999 Steven Greenebaum felt he'd hit the wall. Fifty years old, he could not make sense of his life or the world around him. For several months he angrily demanded answers from God, if God were there. One afternoon, an inner voice told him to get a pen and paper and write. Steven then took dictation - three pages, not of commandments but guidance for leading a meaningful life.   An Afternoon's Dictation grapples with, organizes, and deeply explores the revelations Steven received and then studied for over ten years. His sharing is NOT offered as the only possible way to understand it the dictation. It is offered, rather, as a start. The book's sections include deep explorations into "The Call to Interfaith," "The Call to Love One Another," "The Call to Justice,...

  Inner peace in uncertain times isn’t a prize you win at the end of the chaos — it’s a practice you build inside the chaos. The world has always been unpredictable, but right now that unpredictability feels louder, closer, and more personal. The question you’re asking is one of the oldest spiritual questions humans have ever asked: How do I stay steady when the ground keeps moving? Here’s the concise takeaway: Inner peace comes from shifting your attention from what you cannot control (tomorrow) to what you can cultivate (your inner landscape today). Then, you build habits that make that shift easier, automatic, and nourishing. Below is a deeper, structured way to think about it — practical, grounded, and suited to someone who lives in the real world, not a monastery. 🌿 What inner peace actually is Inner peace isn’t the absence of fear or uncertainty. It’s the ability to feel those things without being ruled by them. It’s a nervous system that knows how to return to center. ...

  Modern life is noisy. Our phones vibrate. Headlines compete for attention. Responsibilities pile up. Conversations continue in our minds long after they have ended. Even when the world around us appears quiet, our thoughts can feel like a crowded room filled with worries, plans, regrets, and distractions. Many people assume meditation is about stopping those thoughts. It is not. Meditation is not the absence of thought. It is the development of awareness. It teaches us to observe the activity of the mind without being carried away by it. In doing so, it offers something increasingly rare in today's world: clarity. The Mind in Chaos Imagine a glass of muddy water that has just been shaken. The particles swirl rapidly, making the water cloudy and opaque. No matter how hard you stare into the glass, you cannot see through it. Our minds often work the same way. Stress, anxiety, uncertainty, and overstimulation stir our thoughts into constant motion. Decisions become harder. Small pro...

  Diane Dreher, author of Pathways to Inner Peace , recently signed books at Santa Clara University (CA). Book Description Pathways to Inner Peace offers a guiding light of hope in a world too often filled with stress, disconnection, and uncertainty. Blending scientific insight, spiritual wisdom, personal stories, and practical exercises, this book helps readers cultivate peace of mind and deepen their connection—to themselves, to others, and to the natural world. Inspiring and accessible, it’s a companion for anyone seeking greater clarity, calm, and meaning in daily life. Keywords inner peace; mindfulness; emotional well-being; stress relief; spiritual growth; personal transformation; self-awareness; holistic healing; mind-body connection' guided exercises; peace of mind; connection to nature; self-discovery; practical spirituality; daily calm; clarity and purpose; mental health; resilience; inspirational stories; meditation and reflection Read more posts about Diane Dreher and ...