Falling Apart [SSL157]

Today, I'm reflecting on the stages of grief and the feelings of falling apart that are more common at this stage of the pandemic time of seclusion. I'm inviting us to look to the spiritual insights of our siblings of the American Black Church and the contemplative practices of embodied lament that are a testament to their spiritual nourishment and survival under the horrific institution of slavery and continual mistreatment and injustice endured since the African diaspora of the 1450s. I am reading passages from Barbara A. Holmes powerful work Joy Unspeakable: Contemplative Practices of the Black Church. FIND MORE! Get links to music downloads and more info by supporting the program for a minimal amount, HERE. (Support the program today and unlock extras from many episodes, and get news on Lisa's upcoming book published with Broadleaf Books - patreon.com/sparkmymuse) SparkMyMuse.com contains over 335 audio episodes, an online store, and resources. Enjoy! Listen now with the AUDIO PLAYER: Can you help in troubled times? Consider a contribution of any size to help keep the program running: PayPal.me/lisacolondelay Listen to a recent episode: • Spark My Muse can thrive when you help in these two ways: 1. Share the program with another person today. 2. Leave a Rating/ Write a Review on iTunes HERE. AND! Don't forget to pick an option that is best for you below:

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Listen in as your host, Lisa Colón DeLay, engages in meaningful conversation with a diverse selection of best-selling authors, influencers, luminaries, leaders, unique thinkers, spiritual teachers, and ordinary people who lead interesting lives and do good in their part of the world. Soul School episodes are short reflections from the host. Check the audio weekly archives (at sparkmymuse.com) going back to April 2015 to enjoy a range of fascinating themes and distinguished guests like Seth Godin, Mark Nepo, Krista Tippett, Parker J. Palmer, Dr Daniel J. Siegel MD, Fr. James Martin, Omid Safi, Dr Ibram Kendi, AJ Levine, Pádraig Ó Tuama, Dr. Steven Porter, Dr Lerita Coleman Brown, Dr Vinod Goel, Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett, and many others to engage your intellect, spark your inner life, and add fuel to feed your relationships and sustain you for the long term. Supporters keep the program going. Pay-what-you-can and find extras and much more at patreon.com/sparkmymuse Visit the official Spark My Muse website [sparkmymuse.com] to access hundreds of episodes, to visit the Spark Store, to find Courses for deeper insights, or contact the host, teacher, creative director, and spiritual companion Lisa Colón DeLay who is also the author of the celebrated spiritual formation book "The Wild Land Within: Cultivating Wholeness Through Spiritual Practice".