The spiritual happens in the everyday, ordinary, messy, confusing, painful, and delightful moments of life.
About James Hazelwood
What’s Going on with Religion in America?
Religion is in decline in America, but not around the world. Why?
Religion is in decline in America, but not around the world. Why?
What I’m Reading Now: ‘Small Town Talk’
One might wonder how spiritual music really is as you read this book.
One might wonder how spiritual music really is as you read this book.
The Everyday Spirituality of RAGBRAI
In the course of seven days, you are bound by this physical and emotional, and yes, spiritual experience.
In the course of seven days, you are bound by this physical and emotional, and yes, spiritual experience.
On Patriotism and Faithfulness
How does one embrace both loves of country and love of God?
How does one embrace both loves of country and love of God?
A Funeral for a Friend’s Daughter
The song “Broken Angels” penetrated my soul and reminded me once again what soft and fragile yet resilient creatures we are.
The song “Broken Angels” penetrated my soul and reminded me once again what soft and fragile yet resilient creatures we are.
Practicing Everyday Spirituality on the Boston T (Metro)
For a brief moment, we were a community.
For a brief moment, we were a community.
Sing…How Music Is an Expression of Everyday Spirituality
Music helps us cope with life’s unexplainable moments.
Music helps us cope with life’s unexplainable moments.
All the Jobs I’ve Had (and the Ones I Didn’t Get) Have Helped Me to This Day
I have often said I do three things. They are a) provide clarity, b) say thank you and c) cause trouble.
I have often said I do three things. They are a) provide clarity, b) say thank you and c) cause trouble.
Books That Have Changed My Thinking
The original post was titled, “Books that have changed my Life,” but that seemed a little over the top.
The original post was titled, “Books that have changed my Life,” but that seemed a little over the top.
The Legitimate Critique of Minimalism
If you are poor, then you are already a minimalist, and that stinks. Only rich white guys get the joy and freedom of simplicity.
If you are poor, then you are already a minimalist, and that stinks. Only rich white guys get the joy and freedom of simplicity.
I Tried Stand-Up Comedy…Here’s What I Learned
This is public speaking on steroids.
This is public speaking on steroids.
What Is Something Not Many People Understand About You?
Cards, anyone?
Cards, anyone?
Reflections on a Social Media Lenten Fast
So where am I going with my online life? Here are three changes.
So where am I going with my online life? Here are three changes.
Bicycling Toward Minimalism
Rides are not exercising routines, though they are that, they are moving meditations.
Rides are not exercising routines, though they are that, they are moving meditations.
Casey Neistadt on Social Media Fasting
The key to my Social Media fast is replacing the time with substantive activities.
The key to my Social Media fast is replacing the time with substantive activities.