Transforming Suffering into Creativity and Spiritual Growth

Matthew Fox is an internationally acclaimed spiritual theologian, Episcopal priest, and activist. He holds a doctor in the History and Theology of Spirituality

In this episode, Eric and Matthew discuss his book: Matthew Fox: Essential Writings on Creation Spirituality.

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Matthew Fox and I Discuss What Creation Spirituality Means and …

• His book,  Matthew Fox: Essential Writings on Creation Spirituality.
• Creation spirituality is about the sacredness of nature and our existence
• Dualism as the fall of humanity
• How it’s easy to forget to savor the beauty of existence
• Accepting the “both/and” rather than “either/or:
• Learning to fall in love the world around us
• The 4 paths of creation spirituality
• Creativity is what distinguishes postmodern from modern science
• The importance of cultivating creativity in a spiritual journey
• How art can be a meditation
• How both creating and taking in art is being an artist
• Compassion is about sharing both the joy and sorrow with one another
• Hildegard’s tent of wisdom

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