How to realize your natural aptitude for spirituality

“We have natural aptitudes for the spiritual life, just as we have for walking and talking, but in each case the natural aptitudes and longings can only be fully realized with the caring support of others. That process of encouragement and nurture is the teaching-learning process, education. Our work, as educators, as parents, as humans, is to help nourish the spiritual life in ourselves and in others.“

— Paul Lacey, 1993
Quaker professor and activist

Today’s Invitation

Nourish the spiritual life in yourself and in others.

This Week’s Query

What is a spiritual lesson that has shaped your life? How did you learn it?

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  • Paul Lacey was a professor in the English Department at Earlham College from 1960-2003 and is Professor Emeritus of English. He has been involved with the American Friends Service Committee since 1954, having served on the Conscientious Objectors Services and Rights of Conscience Committee, the Standing Nominating Committee, the AFSC Nobel Peace Prize Nominating Committee and the AFSC National Board of Directors. He remains a very active Quaker, and served as Clerk of the Board of Directors and Clerk of the Corporation for the AFSC from 2001 to 2010.

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