This article beautifully illustrates the profound connection between Ignatian Spirituality and mental health. Ignatius of Loyola's own struggles with depression and anxiety remind us that even the most revered figures face significant challenges. It's inspiring to see how his experiences led to the development of practices that not only fostered his healing but also continue to benefit countless others today.
The insights on the Ignatian Examen and its alignment with modern psychological principles highlight the importance of self-awareness and reflection in achieving mental well-being. The four D's—Discovery, Detachment, Discernment, and Direction—provide a valuable framework for personal growth and emotional health. This article is a compelling reminder that spirituality and psychology can intersect in meaningful ways, enriching our understanding of both realms.
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Struggling with anxiety as well, this invitation was so kind. Your vulnerability is disarming and creates so much permission to name my own struggles even in the midst of trying to lead.
I so appreciate your journey and especially the growing awareness of the exercises and how they can bring healing.
How do you utilize these bulleted methodologies on a daily basis? For example, do you sit and journal, pray, visualize a scene from the gospels?
I'm experimenting more recently with praying the Daily Hours. I find I need the liturgical content and approach, and it helps me to know I'm praying along with the Church. And using the rosary is another way I am praying at the end of the day. But these don't seem to leave space for the more imaginative approach of listening to God and visualizing conversations that an Ignatian approach entails, so wonder how it all fits together for you.
Hi Mark. I have elemets of the exercises that I used in my daily prayers. I am working through the scriptures in this book: https://amzn.eu/d/fBkuE88 using ignatian prayer practices.
This article beautifully illustrates the profound connection between Ignatian Spirituality and mental health. Ignatius of Loyola's own struggles with depression and anxiety remind us that even the most revered figures face significant challenges. It's inspiring to see how his experiences led to the development of practices that not only fostered his healing but also continue to benefit countless others today.
The insights on the Ignatian Examen and its alignment with modern psychological principles highlight the importance of self-awareness and reflection in achieving mental well-being. The four D's—Discovery, Detachment, Discernment, and Direction—provide a valuable framework for personal growth and emotional health. This article is a compelling reminder that spirituality and psychology can intersect in meaningful ways, enriching our understanding of both realms.
For further reading, check out this interesting article on botnets and hidden threats in the digital era from Telkom University Jakarta.
Struggling with anxiety as well, this invitation was so kind. Your vulnerability is disarming and creates so much permission to name my own struggles even in the midst of trying to lead.
Thank you for sharing such deep wisdom.
Thanks Jenn for reading and the feedback. Praying for you as I read and reply.
I so appreciate your journey and especially the growing awareness of the exercises and how they can bring healing.
How do you utilize these bulleted methodologies on a daily basis? For example, do you sit and journal, pray, visualize a scene from the gospels?
I'm experimenting more recently with praying the Daily Hours. I find I need the liturgical content and approach, and it helps me to know I'm praying along with the Church. And using the rosary is another way I am praying at the end of the day. But these don't seem to leave space for the more imaginative approach of listening to God and visualizing conversations that an Ignatian approach entails, so wonder how it all fits together for you.
Hi Mark. I have elemets of the exercises that I used in my daily prayers. I am working through the scriptures in this book: https://amzn.eu/d/fBkuE88 using ignatian prayer practices.