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Miriam Diephouse-McMillan


Science and Faith
Did you know... Spirituality can Increase brain connectivity Lower stress response Calm the nervous system Protect the brain from effects of depression Grow brain areas related to empathy and creativity Learn more at my upcoming presentation:

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Planting Hope - September 2025
Every spring, my husband and I plant a vegetable garden. While the tiny seedlings start to grow, I imagine all the delicious produce...

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Sacred Balance July Update
There’s nothing like air travel to inspire a reflection on anxiety.  The endless security lines, cramped seating, and arbitrary schedule...

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Sacred Balance June Update
For this month I’m sharing a brief video reflection.  It dates back to the summer of 2020 when I was figuring out what it meant to be a...

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May Update: Sacred Balance Available Now!
Last month I wrote about living in the tension between joy and suffering.  This month I’m leaning hard into the joy.  My life is full of...

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April Update: Growing Season
I’ve felt an increasing sense of dissonance these past few weeks.  I glance outside at the blossoming trees in between reading news...

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Sacred Balance March Update
Exciting things are happening!  Members of the Launch Team recently got their first look at Sacred Balance in its final (digital)...

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Sacred Balance February Update
Thanks to everyone who participated in last month’s poll! Your most popular spiritual goal for 2025 was “connect more deeply with...

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Sacred Balance January Update
Happy New Year! I hope that however your holidays went this year, you are finding peace and balance. I’m excited that this is the year...

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Sacred Balance December Update
December is my favorite month, and this year it’s extra special. I’m celebrating my 40th birthday and the completion of my final...

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Sacred Balance November Update
Hi everyone!  November is a time for giving thanks, and I’m grateful for each one of you!  Sacred Balance came into being through...

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Sacred Balance October Update
I’ve got exciting news this month!  We have an estimated release date for Sacred Balance!  You can get your hands on a copy starting May...

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Sacred Balance September Update
Hi Everyone!  I’ve just about finished my draft of the book—nine chapters each introducing a spiritual practice and discussing its mental...

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Welcome to Sacred Balance
Hi everyone!  I’m excited to share with you about my upcoming book, Sacred Balance: How Ancient Practices Can Restore Modern Minds...

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