G. Jeffrey MacDonald writes in a recent issue of USA Today about the quest of more and more people in the United States to discover an inner life. Many are seeking to develop spiritual practices. He writes:

Choosing a spiritual practice shouldn't be an arbitrary process, says Christopher Beeley, an Episcopal priest and assistant professor of early Christian theology at Yale Divinity School....

Community connections to support the inner life can take various forms. A person might share experiences in a faith community, in a support group, in psychotherapy or in spiritual direction, which involves working with a trained guide in matters of the spirit, Beeley says. He says the process of reflecting with partners should help clarify the ultimate values that guide an individual's life.

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