Tag: Bullies
Breaking Spiritual Elitism
Breaking Spiritual Elitism: Why There’s No ‘Right Way’ to Practice Mediumship Spiritual elitism is a real thing. In spiritual communities, differences are inevitable. There are various styles of mediumship, such as Direct (American style) and Indirect (British style), along with church-based practices and secular practices (psychic fairs and private practice). Each approach has unique strengths […]
Bullying Beyond Belief: Identifying and Confronting Toxic Behavior in Church
It often surprises people that there is toxic behavior in Spiritualist Churches. In the realm of spiritual communities, one might assume that kindness, compassion, and unity prevail. However, just like any other sphere of society, religious organizations are not immune to the scourge of bullying. It’s a topic often brushed under the rug, as we […]
Navigating Attacks on Your Beliefs: A Guide to Graceful Responses
Navigating attacks on your beliefs is not something we talk about enough and perhaps we should. Such confrontations often come at the most inconvenient times, catching us off guard. Unfortunately, we don’t discuss this enough in spiritual communities, leaving many unprepared for these challenging interactions. While discussing these interactions won’t make past experiences better, it […]
Importance of Critical Thinking in Today’s World
Have you ever wondered how a Spiritualist minister might approach the concept of critical thinking? Critical thinking is the process of analyzing and evaluating information to form a reasoned judgment. It involves questioning assumptions, examining evidence, and using logic and reasoning to draw conclusions. Well it is best described on the NSAC (National Spiritualist Association […]
My hometown, Buffalo NY
My hometown, actually is North Tonawanda, a suburb of Buffalo, but I identify as a Buffalonian. Buffalo Strong is who I was raised to be. Now living an hour away in Rochester we still go to Buffalo because there are things we cannot get here. There is the Broadway Market, and the food and the […]
Believe her when she says there is a problem…
Believe her is common cry these days. I was profoundly affected when I first saw this talk by Ashley Judd. She too has been made out to be a bad person, so I am sure that is why I relate to her. Do I agree with everything she says or how she has gone about […]