68. Rebel with a Cause: Praying Outside the Lines with Christine Aroney Sine

As we move towards solstice, and look ahead to holy days and seasonal celebrations, do you find yourself feeling disconnected sometimes from the usual songs and ceremonies? What about your personal spiritual practices? The truth is, there are times when our meditations, prayers, and even journaling feel a bit worn out, and at times we find ourselves just going through the motions. In this episode Forrest talks with Dr. Christine Aroney Sine, about how we can move beyond some of the habits and practices that are prescribed for us by religion and culture. In our conversation, she offers guidance for creating new forms and practices that can bring vitality to our spiritual lives, and she offers inspiration for designing new ways to gather communities around meaningful themes, symbols, and rituals. Guest: Dr. Christine Aroney Sine Co-founder, Circlewood; Founder, Godspacelight; Author, TheGift of Wonder: Creative Practices for Delighting in God, DiggingDeeper: The Art of Contemplative Gardening Mentions: Church calendar Christine’s Pinterest page on spirituality, gardening, and creation care Advent season: overview, Celtic tradition Earthkeepers Episode 44: Mary Dejong Scripture reference: John 1:4-5 Solstice: scientific and cultural background Resources for a Blue Christmas service Godspacelight Community Cookbook Mental benefits of gardening and harvesting, soil bacteria and antidepressants, gardening and stress hormones Mental health and cooking, cooking and emotional health Godspacelight blog Alternatives to traditional grass lawns  Keywords: spirituality, liturgy, liturgical calendar, liturgical rebel, ritual, sacred, God, Christian, contemplation, garden,wonder, creative, joy, imagination, Holy Spirit, seasons, Advent, Celtic, solstice, Blue Christmas, community, food, hospitality, creation care, hope, nones and dones Find us on our website: Earthkeepers Support the Earthkeepers podcast Check out the Ecological Disciple