There is a lot here, but it is so rich with content from these five authors.
After over a year and half of using this blog primarily as a business site for my spirituality coaching services, I have decided to honor the blog’s own particular flavor while also making it more of a resource for those on a spiritual journey. As you know, if you have been searching, there are innumerable paths to pursue (such as the development of your own unique way) and/or follow (as in the guidance of others). Any site that is a collection of links, writings, and multimedia develops a certain tone by mere fact of its editing and selections. I have many links to such sites on this blog. I have observed that this “pull” toward its own tone has been taking place over time on my blog and rather than try and retain the eclectic that is vast (so as to welcome anyone and that I still want to maintain for purposes of support), it would be more helpful and reassuring to seekers to have a better feel of where I come from. So with this consideration, the links on the left will be realigned, my personal writing less eclectic (which I did to establish that I am comfortable working with numerous paths – which I am, by the way), etc. In short, the site will be more of a narrative of my personal direction. I don’t want this blog to be about me per se, but rather to reflect for those who are searching a possibly-clearer portrait of the path that I have found and continue to pursue. I think this will allow others who need to get their bearing while in transition to borrow what I’ve collected over the past years until they are able to solidify their own. It might also allow others of kindred persuasions to connect and share.
Until this blog focus shift is officially done I offer you three links that will eventually be incorporated. The first is a daily news blog on things of religious content. The second is an episode in the National Geographic and National Public Radio series on climate change. After reading the face page click on “Listen”. The third has two parts, the first is a photo-essay slide show on soul searching and the second is the accompanying pictures with narrative. This last of the three I’m offering is not so much the direction I personally pursue, but it does explore the less familiar, cross-cultural search for that which is spiritual. To be willing, with discernment, to at least view or learn of other pathways is what I embrace. In fact the reflection on my discomfort when juxtaposed to the new is often more beneficial than whatever it is that I’m learning about.
Welcome to the Liminal Insights website and blog! This is the primary source of information related to me, my work, and the services Liminal Insights can offer you. The headings of the first six “Pages” at the bottom left deal specifically with these services. You can find my listing for the Enneagram Institute here. The Enneagram can be a powerful tool for self-discovery and potential spiritual insight.
Contact me: joel @ liminalinsights . com
I am using the topics under the two writings tabs to the left, “Perspectives” and “Propositions”, for reader interface where I will also periodically post my thoughts, questions, and musings on spirituality. Items under the “Worthwhile Poems & Such” section are also a place for comments. This will allow me to maintain a “web site” look here on the home page and then enjoy longer entries and interactions within these topics. If you happen to look into these pages, I thank you for the effort and feedback. I will be approving comments only to keep the focus on the content of this site and might edit the rants or pontificating that this subject can sometimes inspire. Your comments will most likely be visible, unless you wish them to remain private; email those to me here: joel @ liminalinsights . com
P.S. The page “Spirituality Survey” is also open to comments and I welcome your feedback there as the survey can often be the basis of working with people. Your opinions and insights into the survey could help me help others.
With appreciation for inter-quest dialogue,
Joel
Please refer to “Full self utilizing the Enneagram” in the pages at left.
Altered states of consciousness, dreams, hypnosis, parapsychology, how to be both a scientific person and a spiritual seeker, are some of the topics - a link under “Heavy Lifting Sites” - but to shorten things for you click here.
