Our Inner Lives

Our Inner Lives seeks to be a space for the unified expression of women’s inner and outer lives. We honor women’s inner lives of faith, religious practice, spiritual transformation and commitment to causes greater than ourselves. We believe that caring for our inner lives makes us more effective in the world, and, simultaneously, being passionately engaged in the world nourishes us inside. Read our full mission >

Doing It All by Maggie Lyon

The 28-Day Meditation Challenge '12: Week 1: Concentration by Sharon Salzberg

Change by Zahra Suratwala

Getting Positive Energy to Go Viral On the Energy Internet by Martha Beck

The Writings on the Wall by Maytha Alhassen

Beginner's Mind By Elizabeth Lesser

Become a Spirit Junkie by Gabrielle Bernstein

A Language for Movement Building: Multifaith Women's Perspectives by Lisa Anderson

Goldie Hawn Talks 'MindUP' and Her Mission to Bring Children Happiness by Marianne Schnall

Photos by Jennifer Esperanza, Sony Shoptaugh, The Global Fund for Women, Turning Point

Inspiration & Practice
Exercises, meditations, inspiring quotes, prayers and contemplative practices including the exclusive columns Real Happiness and Meditation by Sharon Salzberg, The Spiritual Adventure by Elizabeth Lesser, The Transformative Power of Words by Kim Rosen, and Circle Of Compassion by Gail Straub. GO >

Features
Exclusive interviews, book excerpts, and articles, including an Excerpt from Faith & Feminism: A Holy Alliance by Helen LaKelly Hunt, and the series The Next Generation of Feminine Spirituality by REVEAL and Spiritual Activism by Carla Goldstein, Omega Institute.GO >

Ask Our Team
Questions on topics related to spirituality, religion, and feminism answered by members of our panel. Current Q&As: Can you be a feminist and religious? and How can I challenge gender bias in religious institutions? GO >

This is just a tiny slice of the women who have inspired our inner lives. Feel free to tell us about other women of faith who have influenced you. GO >