Life with most teenagers was like having a low-grade bladder infection. It hurts, but you had to tough it out.
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...It really IS easier to experience spiritual connection when your life is in the process of coming apart.
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What this quote means
Spiritual connection often arises during life's challenging moments.
Anne Lamott suggests that in times of upheaval and personal chaos, individuals may find it easier to connect with their spiritual selves. This connection is often a source of comfort and insight, helping people navigate through difficult periods and find meaning in their struggles.
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SpiritualityConnectionChaosLifeChallenges
In practice
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During a meditation workshop discussing the role of faith in times of crisis.
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...because when people have seen you at their worst, you don't have to put on the mask as much.
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