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The Next Right Thing

327: 17 Syllable Prayers

May 7, 2024
Explore the power of prayer-like haikus as a spiritual practice amidst chaos and uncertainty. Reflect on finding spirituality in simplicity and the significance of brevity. Host takes a break to connect with listeners through letters and shares 17-syllable prayers for encouragement.
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  • Crafting simplified haikus helped the speaker find spiritual solace during personal struggles and turbulent times.
  • Taking a break from consistent podcast episodes allows for personal reflection, soul nurturing, and creating new rhythms.

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Finding Comfort in Unconventional Spiritual Practices

During a challenging time when the speaker's usual ways of connecting with God failed and the world was in turmoil, she turned to writing simplified haikus as a spiritual practice. Breaking traditional haiku structure, she found solace in crafting these poems daily. Despite initially considering removing this practice from her book, her editor encouraged her to keep it as a spiritual resource for readers, showcasing that any practice that draws one closer to God can be profound.

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