Spiritual Growth and Well-Being

Resilience is a secular concept akin to the religious notion of faith. It involves the ability to let go, trust, and embrace disorder, leading to personal growth and maturity. Transitioning from order to disorder and then to reorder is essential for spiritual development. This journey involves facing and transcending adversity, ultimately leading to happiness. Spiritual resilience, sustained through reflection, prayer, and a focus on spiritual principles, enables individuals to navigate challenges and find meaning in the face of adversity. It is a process of bouncing back, adapting, and recovering through internal and external spiritual resources, ultimately leading to spiritual growth and well-being.

May we find the strength to rebound from adversity,
embrace disorder, and grow in resilience,
ultimately leading to spiritual well-being and maturity.

(adapted from: Thomas Merton, No Man Is an Island, Richard Rohr, The Universal Christ)