Our human condition. Searching for our true identity ; Stuck in patterns ; Overlooking the obvious -- Some shifts in awareness. The storms in our lives ; Asking deeper questions ; Spirituality is an experience ; We foolish humans ; Three stages of knowing oneself -- Foibles and vulnerabilities. Seeking approval from others ; Clinging to an image ; Slavish dependence on authorities and experts ; Swayed by outer forms ; Appetite for praise and titles ; Know and laugh at your eccentricities ; Excuse after excuse ; Truth of convenience ; Attached to the familiar ; Fear is all you need ; Fear has no favorites -- Wariness of religious institutions. Deferred spiritual maintenance ; How some religious customs began ; Belief, faith, and borrowed certainty -- Spiritual practices. Honor the present moment ; Strive to be grateful ; The spirit of prayer ; Efficacy of prayers of supplication ; Efficacy of rituals and spiritual practices ; Signs in nature -- Wisdom for the inner journey. Seeking in the right direction ; Not all tears are equal ; Little by little ; Blessed are the flexible ; A sense of balance -- Web of interconnection ; Thank God for diversity ; Cultivate hope through patience and faith ; The true teacher kindles the light -- Knowing God. Connecting to mystery ; If God wills -- Be engaged in the world. Do what is beautiful ; Building community ; Justice and conflict resolution ; Revere the wombs that bore you ; Advice on marriage ; Honor the children -- Time to return home. It's later than you think ; The end is coming ; It's not like you think it is.