
Think that the only worthwhile thing that George Lucas ever gave us was Star Wars? Think again.

A fed up angry rant about our ongoing obsession with beauty and with re-defining beauty. I'm done. Let's go for ugly.

A companion piece to the article Sacred Economic- A Short Film Debut.

More than just a spouter of great jokes, this guy shows evidence of non-dual thinking.

Taking the rush of skiing into a 1-2-3 practice of spirit.

Songs from George Harrison that point to post-postmodern spirituality.
A call for Collaborative Commenting…we’d like to collect the experiences, insights and what’s been brewing from those who were just at the Integral Spiritual Experience 3. Please join…
Pre-Menstrual-Syndrome as a tool for awakening. That’s right. I’m going there.

Chef Anthony Bourdain and poet Jim Harrison lead us back to the land and to the beautiful bounty that sustains us.

A look at a deceptively simple and surprisingly profound spiritual practice.

In this week's Sacred Sundays we attempt to spread the Incarnation around a little bit.

Turning towards our demons. Awakening to the fullness of each messy moment. A meditation with Catherine of Siena.

I was raised pretty strongly Catholic, but the venture was ultimately doomed because of the music. Is that how these people feel about God?

The Enneagram charts nine personality types in the human race, but it also has profound spiritual ramifications, as Sandra Maitri explores in her book on the subject.

A BBQ-inspired meditation on fire as a form of contemplation and a source of profound metaphors for the spiritual life.

A devotional poem by Mahadeviyakka, a great female Shaiva Saint of South India.

This Sacred Sunday is dedicated to that old guest who consistently overstays his welcome: Fear

A meditation on how speaking can be a Divine act of creation.

Introducing…Sacred Sundays. A new series by Chela Davison.

Indian food, tea, beer, Awakening, and the Creative Future--all in one night. A Beams & Struts eyewitness report.
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Ryan - you managed to convey with clarity and tremendous honesty something very important that is rarely said. It was great to…
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Good quote on escapism by Abraham Lincoln: "You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today"!
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Elyza, yes, the commitment to truth, writing these things is one challenge, living it another-but joyously working on it always ;-)
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Hi Ryan,
I'm so glad we could help. It's a great piece and I think you'll do great spreading this message and…
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Hi Ryan,
Reading your article here after also seeing your video, I'm just struck again that you're really on to something that's…
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So awesome to hear a sense of balance from a pro. Refreshing indeed. Spoken in an honest voice that tries to reach…
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From the article:
"it’s also used as a sexual empowerment tool for women"
Semen is sacred.
The world does not need more…
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Thanks for the telling, the doing, the being and the meaning... Great stuff.
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Dear Ryan,
as a discoverer of spiritual truths, I welcome your insights on this matter. As a stay at home mom, I…
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Tessa, Thank you for these rich, heartfelt words. I appreciate that this article has touched something for you and that you've shared…
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Chris, THANKS! This material does need to be spread to a wider athletic audience, it's needed, so thanks for the ideas, I'm…
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thanks Sean. That's great.
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Chris, Ryan gave a "TED-talk" style talk on this at FEAT Canada back in February.
http://www.featcanada.ca/2012/03/ryan-leech-a-perspective-on-sport-addiction/
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Great stuff Ryan as always.
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Hi Ryan,
Thanks for your piece. I thought it was brilliant. I don't know if you have thought about this but the…
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I think your message is truly incredible, Ryan. It's so admirable that you have been able to stretch yourself as much emotionally…
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Cheers Patrick, there were some "zone" experiences while writing this, that feeling ain't just reserved for sports ;-)
And Kelly, the article…
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this is awesome Ryan. Well done! I am so glad to read that you are taking care of yourself and setting a…
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Jaw-dropping awe-inspiring and much-needed honesty. I'd say you've found the "zone of life", as well as another way to share what you…
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Hey Chela,
I am 'excited' to be here!
The ‘thing’ that is rich for me here with your experience with the entrepreneurial…
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