On a May 30, 2026, Zoom call with the American Teilhard Association, there were several participants who referred to themselves as Spiritual Directors. They were not clergy and not necessarily psychotherapists, but they relate to others as spiritual beings on a path toward greater awareness. I didn't know much about spiritual direction, so I decided to investigate what they have to offer. I also wonder if they are harbingers of the religion of the future for younger generatio

In the YouTube video above, Andrew Del Rossi, Director of the Spirituality Center at the Dalyesford Abbey, notes: "Pierre Teilhard de Chardin was a Jesuit priest, paleontologist, and mystic who held a unique devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Teilhard understood 'evolution as the universe growing closer in relationship with God... Teilhard’s devotion to the Sacred Heart empowered him to see the struggles of his own life as part of evolution’s process of becoming more cons

"A single purpose lies at the heart of all the great religious traditions: awakening to the astonishing reality of the true nature of ourselves and the universe. At the same time, through centuries of cultural accretion and focus on myth and ritual as ends in themselves, this core insight has become obscured." "For the great religious traditions to attract modern men and women, Ken Wilber asserts, they must incorporate the extraordinary number of scientific truths learned abo

Here's a list of some upcoming eco-spiritual activities that may interest you. Check back, as this post will be updated throughout June 2026 as we receive additional information. A new calendar listing will come out in late June. Don't be intimidated by the scope of this list; choose to participate in just what calls to you. Engaging with Eco-Spirituality Homebrewed Christianity: The Future of Religion May 29, 2026, to June 18, 2026, at 10 a.m. PST - Homebrewed Christianity p

Eric Chaisson’s Energy Rate Density (Φₘ) framework provides a unique lens to evaluate alternative economic models like Doughnut Economics and Steady-State Economics. These models challenge the growth-centric paradigm by redefining progress, equity, and sustainability. Below, we explore how they align (or conflict) with Φₘ, and what insights emerge for building a high-complexity, low-impact civilization. Doughnut Economics: Staying Within Planetary Boundaries While Meeting Hum

"You've read the books. Asked the questions. Maybe deconstructed, maybe just drifted. The faith you inherited doesn't fit anymore—but you're not ready to throw it all away... You haven't lost your faith. You've outgrown its container. You're not alone. And, you're not broken." "What if the restlessness you feel isn't a loss of faith but the growing pains of faith evolving? What if religion itself is going through exactly what you're going through—and there's a map for what co

When we talk about climate advocacy today, it’s clear that the challenges we face are complex and interconnected. To truly make a difference, we need to shift our perspective and embrace a more comprehensive way of thinking. This is where an integral worldview comes in. It’s a way of seeing the world that connects the dots between environment, society, economy, and individual values. In this post, I’ll walk you through the basics of a holistic worldview and why it’s essential

Eric J. Chaisson’s work at the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study (NDIAS), on the Energy Rate Density (often referred to as the “energy rate” in the context of his book The Rise of Complexity in Nature (2022) explores how the flow of energy through a system—measured as energy per unit time per unit mass (e.g., watts per kilogram)—correlates with the complexity of that system. His research suggests that complex systems, from stars to cities to life forms, tend to have hig

Notable events from the Big Bang to the present day are depicted in a spiral layout. Every billion years. Creative Commons image by Pablo Carlos Budassi CC BY-SA 4.0 "Big History of Nature is presented in the extent of this spiral. Notable events are illustrated from the center outward, counterclockwise. A 90-degree stretch of the spiral represents one billion years (1 Ga). The last 500 million years are represented in a 90-degree stretch for more detail on our recent histor

One of the reasons I changed the name of this website in April 2026 to Integral Woldview is that I am interested in talking about the urgency of addressing the crisis of climate change in a way that most effectively communicates. This involves using words that resonate with other worldviews and avoiding polarizing words. Yes, I know I used trigger words urgency and crisis. "By weaving together the strengths of each worldview, humanity can create climate policies that are not

The Integrative Values Charter makes integrative commitments legible. It is a voluntary, self-attested trust mark—a public signal of alignment with eight shared commitments that tells the world what you stand for, without requiring membership of any kind. As discussed in my January 7, 2026 blog post, since the mid 2010's we find ourselves living in a more chaotic BANI world that is Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, and Incomprehensible. The Integrative Values Charter was created i

A new Pew Research Center survey finds that "a majority of U.S. adults (61%) say the influence of religion is declining in America," even though the percentage who see religion gaining (37%) is up from a low in 2024, reversing a long decline. The recent reversal in "religious influence" in 2025-6 does not mean it is positive. The perception may just correlate with February 6, 2025, when the White House issued an executive order, Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias. And on May 1,

I am reading Steve McIntosh's book The Presence of the Infinite: The Spiritual Experiences of Beauty, Truth, and Goodness, which prompted me to ask ChatGPT the question: "Which philosophers, through time, have extoled the intrinsic values of beauty, truth, and goodness?" [Note: I added hyperlinks to Wikipedia for more information.] Answer: The triad of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness is one of the deepest and most persistent themes in the history of philosophy, religion, and aest

'Ecological Civilization' refers to an evolving cultural, ethical, ecological, and policy vision that asks: "What would it take to align human development with the flourishing of Earth’s living systems?"

I was first introduced to Terrence Deacon through Human Energy's 10-week Science of the Noosphere Master Class in the summer of 2023, where he discussed major evolutionary transitions from the origin of life to the origin of human societies, and the future of humanity with David Sloan Wilson and Eörs Szathmáry. The major idea discussed is Pierre Teilhard de Chardin's conception of the noosphere, and that groups can evolve to become so co-dependent that they become super-organ

Unity Earth hosted Symposium V - Spiraling UP: A New Energy for Planetary Consciousness online February 20-22, 2026. I participated on Zoom, but needed to review to regain a fresh perspective here. The highlight video (above) on YouTube includes talks and panels from authors, scientists, musicians, theologians, and philosophers speaking on the themes of unity consciousness, interconnectedness, and interspirituality. The full speaker lineup included: Robert Atkinson, Diane Be

Steve McIntosh is a developmental philosopher, cofounder and president of the Institute for Developmental Philosophy, a 501c3 nonprofit organization that "seeks to advance humanity’s understanding of noosphere evolution—the evolution of human history". In his presentation on YouTube, Steve examines "evolution's structure of emergence—the sequence of integrated levels that connects each of us to the beginning of the universe." Steve starts by examining humanity's various atte

Here's a list of some upcoming online and Rogue Valley in-person eco-spiritual activities that may interest you. Check back, as this post will be updated during May 2026 with additional information, and a new calendar listing will come out in late May. Don't be intimidated by the scope of this list; choose to participate in just what calls to you. Online and In-Person Events May 4, 2026: Film Screening and Q&A Time: 4-5:30 p.m. PDT Event: The Center for Christogenesis is hos

I have been impressed with the wisdom and theological depth of Philip Clayton every time I have heard him speak, but I have not yet read many of his books. Philip has been a prolific author for over 40 years; here's a list that is more complete than Amazon's . It is hard to know where to start to learn more. Luckily, Tripp Fuller's Substack post April 1, 2026: The Guy Who Convinced Me Doubt Isn’t a Bug offers a field guide to Philip Clayton’s work. The post also provide