by Charlene Proctor | Feb 7, 2013 | Spiritual Growth
Last weekend at Maryland Dancesport Championships, it occurred to me that most of the time we need to rely on faith to know we are supported and guided by the Divine. Lately, I’ve been doing my fair share of risky death drops, backbends, nosedives and dips at... read more
by Charlene Proctor | Jan 28, 2013 | Spiritual Growth
Although “enlightenment” means awakening to our God-self within, it is a word with a lot of nuances. It suggests that spirituality is a destination we reach after we achieve a state of spiritual wonder, or a reward for having trekked a specific number of times to... read more
by Charlene Proctor | Jan 4, 2013 | Joy
With the advent of the new year, I’m reflecting on all my experiences from the ballroom dance world. It was less about winning, more about dwelling in joy and gratitude, and learning to invite a spiritual exchange with the Divine. The purpose of the entire universe is... read more
by Charlene Proctor | Dec 6, 2012 | Spiritual Growth
Many people feel it is humble or saintly to diminish their capabilities and talents, but there are passages in the Bible that tell us otherwise. Because we are all unique and beautiful creations of the Divine, we should never ‘hide our light under a bushel basket.’ ... read more
by Charlene Proctor | Nov 18, 2012 | Spiritual Growth
Spiritual individuals who don’t identify with an institutional church tend to want to skip the religious labels. They might refer to themselves as “spiritual,” but not “religious,” because “spiritual” seems broader. As our concept of a global human community continues... read more