Compassion is at the heart of spirituality.
It is rooted in our shared humanity and the recognition that we are all interconnected and part of something greater.
This connection calls us to care for one another. That concern is literally coded into the human brain. Acts of kindness build resilience and offer healing in the face of suffering.
Reclaiming compassion helps restore our shared humanity.
Compassion is being eclipsed by cruelty, greed, and indifference in public policy, in the media, and in everyday life. Too often, the messages around us promote fear and division instead of kindness and connection. As these values fade, despair grows.
We are not separate from the world but woven into it. What we do matters, not only for ourselves but for others whose lives intersect with ours. Every act of kindness or harm carries consequences beyond the moment.
To live spiritually is to recognize this interconnection and act with intention. Compassion and concern for others lie at the heart of a truly spiritual life.
Where Spirituality Meets the Moment: News and Community Updates
Spirituality shapes how we respond to the world around us. Read recent updates, reflections, and collaborative efforts that put compassion, justice, and community into practice.
Practice Spirituality in Community
Spirituality is the experience of being connected to something greater than ourselves, something purposeful and good. At The Guibord Center, this connection is explored and lived in community.
By bringing together people from many backgrounds, we create experiences of connection, learning, and solidarity with those most impacted by injustice.
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We practice it in every interaction, from how we welcome guests to how we support our speakers.
Every event is deesigned to reflect compassion, inclusion, and respect in both our programming and our relationships.
Our events bring together people from many backgrounds to explore shared values, listen deeply, and learn from one another’s experiences.
Impact in Practice
The Take Heart Program
The Guibord Center began the practice several years ago of handing out beautiful, small carved hearts to those in attendance at its many large events as a physical reminder of the goodness of each person’s own heart.
Additional hearts were included with the instruction to give them away to those one encountered who needed to be reminded of their “good heart”.
These hearts have also been distributed to communities in times of pain or distress, as well as to individuals and groups worldwide.
The Take Heart Now Online Series
The Take Heart Now Online Series is an ongoing program of short presentations with widely diverse individual faith leaders and people of deep spirituality sharing what they actually do to get through the tough times we are all encountering today.
Rev. Michael Trice – Take Heart Now
Rev. Michael Trice – Take Heart Now In this Take Heart Now recording, Michael Trice offers a thoughtful reflection on two forces shaping our lives and our world right now: cruelty and beauty. Michael explores how cruelty shows up not only in overt harm, but in…
Marium Mohiuddin: Take Heart Now
In this reflection, Marium Mohiuddin speaks about how Islam—and the way she was raised within it—has shaped who she is at her core. In moments of uncertainty or fracture, it is this grounding—rooted in faith, values, and community—that continues to steady her. Islam…
Tahil Sharma – Take Heart Now
Tahil Sharma: A Journey of Faith, Identity, and Courage Introduction In this powerful conversation, interfaith activist Tahil Sharma reflects on his journey of faith, identity, and courage. His experiences offer valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of…