tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167250939484647451.post5089238099170011740..comments2024-03-18T00:15:32.042-07:00Comments on Cole-Slaw: Release The Primal Fire Within, Part OneNeil Colehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08289317696474966831noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167250939484647451.post-38887189449312903992014-03-04T09:43:36.581-08:002014-03-04T09:43:36.581-08:00Chael, disciplines are like workouts, they keep us...Chael, disciplines are like workouts, they keep us ready for the real work. There isn't any more spirituality to gain, but we are not accustomed to living out what is inside of us. Spiritual disciplines help us realize what is within us and help us to let it out. I actually believe that the entire Christian walk is about learning to realize all that we already have within, and disciplines help us discover that. Thanks for asking such a good question. Neil Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08289317696474966831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167250939484647451.post-31462768867814917662014-02-24T13:19:25.496-08:002014-02-24T13:19:25.496-08:00Neil, totally agree with you about all this, but c...Neil, totally agree with you about all this, but curious about your thoughts on spiritual formation. I think someone like Willard would agree with you too, but with the caveat that spiritual disciplines, prayer, etc increase our awareness of Spirit's work in us and in the world. They don't give us more, but help us access the more that's already present. Any thoughts? future post?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16684161571400942955noreply@blogger.com