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[157] Soulful practices for healing and belonging
Manage episode 482726510 series 1906765
How do we find spiritual belonging and healing in a world filled with loneliness, uncertainty, and division? In this special episode of Compass: Finding Spirituality in the Everyday, host Ryan Dunn is joined by Dori Grinenko Baker and Anna Del Castillo for a heartfelt conversation about tapping into the “deep wells” of soulful practice, community connection, and personal ritual.
Explore practical and inspiring ways to nurture your spirit—whether through grounding in nature, joyful body movement, morning meditation, or holy listening circles. Learn how simple practices can support mental health, combat isolation, and create bridges across divides. Dori and Anna share research-backed insights, accessible spiritual tools, and moving stories from their work with the intergenerational collective Our Own Deep Wells, empowering you to find meaning and belonging wherever you are on your spiritual journey.
In this episode:
[00:00] “Exploring Everyday Spiritual Practices”
[04:23] Soulful Practices for Well-Being
[07:58] Grounding Meditation and Ancestral Reflection
[10:31] “Creating Inclusive Well-being Practices”
[15:11] College Proctor’s Unexpected Ministry Journey
[18:10] Soulful Practices: Reflection and Connection
[20:42] “Infusing Soulful Practices in Workplaces”
[25:53] “Activism for Peace: A Personal Journey”
[27:36] Creating Spaces for Unity
[31:10] Empowering Community Through Connection
For episode notes and more on Compass: www.umc.org/compass
176 episodes
Manage episode 482726510 series 1906765
How do we find spiritual belonging and healing in a world filled with loneliness, uncertainty, and division? In this special episode of Compass: Finding Spirituality in the Everyday, host Ryan Dunn is joined by Dori Grinenko Baker and Anna Del Castillo for a heartfelt conversation about tapping into the “deep wells” of soulful practice, community connection, and personal ritual.
Explore practical and inspiring ways to nurture your spirit—whether through grounding in nature, joyful body movement, morning meditation, or holy listening circles. Learn how simple practices can support mental health, combat isolation, and create bridges across divides. Dori and Anna share research-backed insights, accessible spiritual tools, and moving stories from their work with the intergenerational collective Our Own Deep Wells, empowering you to find meaning and belonging wherever you are on your spiritual journey.
In this episode:
[00:00] “Exploring Everyday Spiritual Practices”
[04:23] Soulful Practices for Well-Being
[07:58] Grounding Meditation and Ancestral Reflection
[10:31] “Creating Inclusive Well-being Practices”
[15:11] College Proctor’s Unexpected Ministry Journey
[18:10] Soulful Practices: Reflection and Connection
[20:42] “Infusing Soulful Practices in Workplaces”
[25:53] “Activism for Peace: A Personal Journey”
[27:36] Creating Spaces for Unity
[31:10] Empowering Community Through Connection
For episode notes and more on Compass: www.umc.org/compass
176 episodes
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