Oprah's Super Soul Super Soul Special: Thomas Moore: A Religion of One's Own
Sep 17, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, Thomas Moore, a religious scholar, psychotherapist, and former monk, dives into the depths of personal spirituality. He emphasizes the need to craft your own belief system, drawing from various traditions. Moore advocates for reconnecting with nature as a pathway to spiritual awakening and explores how life's challenges can provoke introspection. By nurturing love and service, he illustrates how they intertwine with the soul, showcasing the joy found in uplifting others. Prepare to redefine your spiritual journey!
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Take Religion Personally
- Make religion active and personal by taking initiative rather than passively accepting inherited forms.
- Thomas Moore urges drawing wisdom from many traditions to create a living, relevant practice.
Religion Responds To Mystery
- Religion is a natural human response to mysteries like illness, death, and marriage.
- Moore says modern culture requires rethinking and reinvigorating religious feeling to stay meaningful.
Monastic Routine As Spiritual Practice
- Moore recounts monastic life: daily meditation, chanting, and treating work as prayer.
- He emphasizes study and that ordinary tasks were integrated into spiritual practice.
