The Practice of Being Human | Field-Reading Week 26

S2026E33 - The Practice of Being Human | Field-Reading Week 26

Published: June 28, 2026

Duration: 13:52

What does it really mean to be spiritual?

Is it something we experience during meditation, ceremonies, or moments of awakening? Or is spirituality ultimately revealed in the ordinary moments of everyday life—in how we meet another human being, respond to challenge, and carry ourselves through the world?

This week I began working in a new environment where I meet people living with illness, emotional dysregulation, and deep human suffering. It has reminded me that our greatest spiritual practice is not escaping life, but learning how to remain present, compassionate, and grounded while fully participating in...