Tag: Richard Rohr

The Spirituality Technology of Mutual Abiding: Kenosis as a Path Through Crisis

by Doug Scott, LCSW https://building4thpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-spirituality-technology-of-mutual-abiding-kenosis-as-a-path-through-crisis/ "The Spiritual Technology of Mutual Abiding: Kenosis as a Path Through Crisis" This dialogue reveals a spiritual community grappling with contemporary challenges through the lens of mystical Christianity and esoteric spirituality. The central presentation by Doug Scott introduces what he terms a "spiritual technology" - the practice of kenosis or … Continue reading The Spirituality Technology of Mutual Abiding: Kenosis as a Path Through Crisis →

The Tripolar Self: A Rohrian Psychospiritual Framework for Transformation

by Doug Scott, MA, MSW, LCSW1 https://building4thpodcast.podbean.com/e/unveiling-the-tripolar-self-a-psycho-spiritual-framework/ Introduction For over two decades, I have walked alongside individuals seeking to understand themselves more deeply and navigate their spiritual journeys with greater awareness. As a psychospiritual therapist since 2001, my work has focused on integrating psychological insights with spiritual wisdom to create pathways for authentic transformation. My … Continue reading The Tripolar Self: A Rohrian Psychospiritual Framework for Transformation →

The Enneagram: Nine Faces of the Universal Christ: Understanding the Significant Self’s Dance Between the Floating Self and Anchored Self

by Doug Scott, MA, MSW, LCSW Introduction The Enneagram has emerged as one of the most important wisdom traditions for understanding human personality and spiritual development. More than a mere personality typing system, it offers a dynamic map of consciousness that reveals our core motivations, fears, and pathways to transformation. When integrated with the concepts … Continue reading The Enneagram: Nine Faces of the Universal Christ: Understanding the Significant Self’s Dance Between the Floating Self and Anchored Self →

Cosmic Christ: Celebrating 10 Years of Finding My Voice

By Doug Scott, LCSW Audio: https://building4thpodcast.podbean.com/e/cosmic-christ-celebrating-10-years-of-finding-my-voice-1745080320/ Today marks the 10th anniversary of my blog, Cosmic Christ, and I find myself filled with gratitude as I reflect on this journey of exploration, discovery, and spiritual growth. What began as a humble attempt to articulate my evolving understanding of spirituality has blossomed into a decade-long conversation about … Continue reading Cosmic Christ: Celebrating 10 Years of Finding My Voice →

Cosmogenesis, Part 1: the Ra Contact and Whitehead’s Process Thought

by Doug Scott Cosmology: Why, How, and Who of Eternal Becoming? Whitehead Alfred North Whitehead (1861-1947) emerges as one of the most profound philosophical minds of the 20th century, whose journey from mathematics to metaphysics carved new pathways for understanding the deep nature of reality. Born in Kent, England, Whitehead's early career focused on mathematics … Continue reading Cosmogenesis, Part 1: the Ra Contact and Whitehead’s Process Thought →

The Ra Material & the Christ Event

Doug Scott, LCSW, and Matt Segall, PhD. https://youtu.be/B5HL6FYtkRM?si=R1vG_CMB__hMzwhv Matt and Doug delved into a discussion on Christianity, its praxis, and the intertwining concepts of Jesus Christ and spiritual evolution. They began by focusing on Doug's proposal to explore the praxis of metamodern Christianity, integrating both exoteric and esoteric interpretations. Metaphysical Foundations and Cosmic Evolution Doug … Continue reading The Ra Material & the Christ Event →

SH!PS Approach: Parts 1-3: Solidarity, Hope, Process, Service (audio and images)

by Doug Scott, LCSW Entering the worldview of another is necessary for walking with another in solidarity, cultivating hope, trusting the process of development, and encouraging acts of service. The SH!PS Approach to caregiving provides a simple, albeit not always easy, framework to help facilitate loving and effective accompaniment. Clinical social worker, Doug Scott, LCSW, synthesizes decades of spiritual seeking, … Continue reading SH!PS Approach: Parts 1-3: Solidarity, Hope, Process, Service (audio and images) →

The SH!PS Approach: a psychospiritual framework for loving service to others

A psychospiritual framework to structure loving service to others.

Transubstantiation, Eucharist, and Integrative Catholicism

By Doug Esse I am a good Catholic boy and super weird. I fully believe in transubstantiation and I have had incredible experiences in Communion. Not as much anymore because I am now That which I eat. A few years ago, I experienced a unitive consciousness shift that Cynthia Bourgeault talks about. As Meister Echkart … Continue reading Transubstantiation, Eucharist, and Integrative Catholicism →

Transpersonal Is Hyper-Personal: Thoughts on the nature of the cosmic law of one

Article by Doug Esse The following offering is a patchwork of my responses I gave during several email exchanges with an amazing spiritual teacher. May what is written below be a loving and intriguing catalyst for your own digging into the depth of things. I often say that the "transpersonal" level is not beyond the personal but … Continue reading Transpersonal Is Hyper-Personal: Thoughts on the nature of the cosmic law of one →