Gwen Vogelzang, a resident of Grand Rapids, Mich., found solace and comfort in spiritual rituals as she navigated the challenges of parenting neurodiverse children after struggling with infertility. She emphasized the importance of being present in everyday tasks and connecting with nature to stay grounded and connected spiritually.
Professor Aizaiah Yong highlighted the personal nature of spiritual practices, encouraging individuals to personalize their rituals to bring meaning to their lives. Whether religious or non-religious, spirituality involves a personal connection to something greater.
Questions such as defining what “something greater” means, exploring spiritual beliefs, identifying connecting activities, and strengthening spiritual connections were recommended to help individuals create a unique spiritual practice. Reflection and creativity were encouraged to deepen spiritual practices, whether within one’s faith tradition or by incorporating new secular practices or cultural rituals.
Yong emphasized the importance of building relationships with communities to explore diverse spiritual practices authentically. Despite the challenges, he believed that staying connected to one’s life and inner longings was valuable in the spiritual journey.
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