Letter from a Springhouse Community Member

by Michelle Hair

Oct 21, 2025

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Dear Springhouse community,

Exploring and discussing the roots of spirituality has always been at the center of my life ever since I can remember. I guess you could call me a life-long spiritual seeker. Springhouse’s adult online programming has given me the unique opportunity to feel united with others in an authentic community all around the world and adds to my spiritual development.

The Springhouse online Seasonal Meditations is such a beautiful way to reflect on the changing of the upcoming season through readings, silence, sharing, and blessings. I’ve also gained so much from the online group book study of Consider the Source: a design for living by Jenny Finn. Incorporating the 5 core Sourced Design principles in my everyday life even inspired me to start a book study in my own community. Learning and practicing the principles “love and serve others” and “create beloved community” was the spark I needed to share, create space, and inspire those to study this vitality centered design in my own neighborhood...

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