By Dr. Katie Eastman & Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino Here on Best Ever Woo, we’ve explored spirituality through the lenses of gratitude, forgiveness, compassion, liminal space, resilience, and hope. Each of these practices reveals something simple yet profound: spirituality is not something outside of us—it is woven into what it means to be human. Spirituality is not about escaping reality. It is about engaging reality with depth and presence. It is about pausing in the middle o

By Dr. Katie Eastman & Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino When we think of spirituality, we often imagine meditation cushions, prayer beads, or sacred texts. But one of the oldest and simplest spiritual practices requires none of these things. All it asks is that you step outside and walk in nature. The natural world invites us into presence. The crunch of leaves underfoot, the rhythm of your steps, the scent of pine or salt air—these are not just sensory details. They are reminders

By Dr. Katie Eastman & Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino When people hear the phrase spiritual practice, they often think of meditation cushions, chanting, or long retreats. While those can be meaningful, they are not the only ways to live spiritually. In truth, many of us practice spirituality every day without realizing it. Think about the times you pause to appreciate a sunset, whisper a word of gratitude before eating, or sit quietly with a friend who needs comfort. These aren’t

By Dr. Katie Eastman & Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino Spirituality may sound lofty, but most of us practice it every day without realizing it. Every time you make a choice rooted in your values—whether it’s kindness, honesty, compassion, or fairness—you’re living spiritually. Spirituality isn’t only about belief; it’s about how your deepest values guide the way you move through the world. Think about the decisions you make daily. Do you slow down to let someone merge into traffic

By Dr. Katie Eastman & Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino We rarely notice our breath until something interrupts it. A sigh of relief, a deep inhale before a big decision, or the gasp that comes with sudden news—each moment reminds us that breath is more than biology. It is the universal bridge between body, mind, and soul. Across cultures and traditions, breath has been recognized as sacred. The Latin word spiritus means both “breath” and “spirit.” In Hebrew, the word ruach carries

By Dr. Katie Eastman & Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino When people hear the word spirituality, they often imagine something mysterious, complicated, or out of reach—reserved for mountaintop retreats or those who speak in abstract terms. But spirituality is not something outside of you. It is woven into the very fabric of being human. At its heart, spirituality is not about complexity—it’s about connection. Throughout history, people have asked the same questions: Why am I here? Wh

spirituality isn’t about belonging to a particular group or practicing elaborate rituals. At its heart, spirituality is the way we make meaning of our lives, connect with something larger than ourselves, and nurture a sense of belonging.

Compassion is the heartbeat of spirituality, the practice that bridges belief with action and transforms our daily lives.

Now, we arrive at the widest horizon of all — transcendent consciousness. This is the awareness that goes beyond the individual or the collective, reaching into the spiritual and universal dimensions of life.

True awareness widens our lens — linking us to family, community, culture, and even the planet itself. This is what I call collective consciousness.

True consciousness expands into the way we relate with others. Relationships are where our awareness is tested, stretched, and deepened.

Once we begin to notice our awareness in everyday life, the next step is turning that awareness inward. Consciousness is not just about...

Consciousness is one of those words that can feel mysterious, even intimidating. People often imagine it belongs in philosophy classrooms...

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