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Joel Whitaker

Joel comes from an interfaith household and writes about practices that hold up across traditions without flattening the differences between them. He is careful about claims, generous with worked examples, and honest when a practice did not deliver what was promised.

Faith and mindfulness writer, page 7 of 8

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Gratitude When Nothing Is Wrong

Gratitude has an odd relationship with drama. After an illness, a near miss, or a hard season that finally lifts, thankfulness...

Joel WhitakerSep 14, 20265 min read
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The Practice of Counting Before Sleep

The habit of reviewing a day before sleep is one of the oldest practices in the written record.

Joel WhitakerSep 10, 20266 min read