Soulful Spirituality: Becoming Fully Alive and Deeply Human by David G. Benner PhD
Spirituality has an indispensable role to play in the expression of our humanity. However, spiritual practices can sometimes make us less, not more, authentically human.
We may be good Christians, but we aren’t good human beings. How can we ensure that our spiritual journey is conducted in a way that allows us to become fully alive and deeply human?
David Benner has spent thirty-five years integrating psychology and spirituality. Here he presents an expansive, psychologically informed understanding of spirituality, probing the contrasts between soulful and soulless spirituality, deep and shallow religion, and healthy and unhealthy relationships with God to affirm the vital role of human development in the spiritual journey.
Benner then suggests soulful practices for cultivating the Christian spiritual life. This book will appeal to readers seeking depth and substance in their quest for authentic spirituality. It will also be a helpful resource for mental health professionals and spiritual directors.
Reflection questions and exercises for individual or group use are included at the end of each chapter.
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Any religion or spirituality that seeks to make us less than, more than, or other than human is dangerous. Click to tweet
The real challenge of humanity is more a matter of becoming than simply being. Click to tweet
The call of soul is always a call back to this place of being anchored in the realities of life and allowing the meaning of our own life to emerge from this place.
Feeling of belonging will always be grounded in an experience of safety and trust. Click to Tweet
Genuine intimacy comes only when that stranger is welcomed and embraced in his or her uniqueness and difference from us. Click to tweet
Resignation is an outer posture; surrender is an inner one. Resignation is giving up; surrender is accepting.