The Sacred Speaks
Join depth psychotherapist and Jungian scholar Dr. John W. Price in an ongoing exploration of the mysteries that stir beneath the surface of ordinary life. Through wide-ranging conversations with experts, artists, scholars, saints, and skeptics, this podcast uncovers the symbolic, spiritual, and psychological layers hidden in plain sight.
Rooted in the understanding that life itself initiates us, The Sacred Speaks explores how our experiences—grief, wonder, rupture, longing—are invitations to grow, transform, and show up more fully in the world. At its core, the project asks: What if consciousness is always speaking to us—through dreams, synchronicities, crises, or beauty—beckoning us into a deeper, more expansive relationship with ourselves and the mystery we live within?
The Sacred Speaks
129: Solo - Patterns Written in the Soul: Building a Rhythm for Spiritual Practice in Everyday Life
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In this solo episode, I explore what it means to build a rhythm of spiritual practice—not as an escape from life, but as a way of showing up for it.
I draw from my background growing up in a socially engaged religious community, my years as a psychotherapist, and the long process of returning to a deeper, embodied spirituality.
We’ll look at the difference between outer ritual and inner transformation, between spiritual performance and real participation. Along the way, I weave in ideas from Jungian psychology, the necessity of emotional honesty, and the quiet work of remembering the sacred within ordinary life.
This conversation is about developing a living rhythm, a pattern written in the soul, that keeps us connected to meaning, community, and presence.
Key Themes
Spiritual practice is both an inner path and a shared human process.
Rhythm matters more than perfection.
Emotional experiences—grief, fear, longing—are not obstacles; they are initiations.
Nature and everyday ritual reawaken a sense of belonging and presence.
Community, teaching, and discipline form the architecture of a spiritual life.
In This Episode
00:00 — Introduction to Spiritual Practice
02:06 — Defining Spirituality
03:53 — The Importance of Contemplative Practice
08:44 — Personal Experiences and Insights
18:07 — Challenges and Misconceptions
23:56 — Practical Steps and Final Reflections
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