Spiritual Maturity: The Real Test

What if spiritual maturity has less to do with isolation anddiscipline and more to do with how you show up in everyday life?In this episode, Michelle introduces the Greek word askesis,meaning strenuous training marked by discipline and even deprivation. It is often associated with ascetic practices and the kind of focused preparation athletes undergo for a single defining moment. But does spiritual growth reallyrequire deprivation, strict rules, or retreating from the world?Michelle offers another perspective.The true test of spiritual maturity is not whether you canfind peace in isolation. It is whether you can maintain peace while driving in traffic, navigating a difficult conversation, or standing in the middle of chaos. It is about becoming what she calls an ordinary saint, someone who practices stillness, presence, and peace in real life.Drawing on insights from Thomas Merton and her own livedexperiences, Michelle explores what it means to cultivate inner calm while remaining fully engaged in community, leadership, and everyday challenges.If your desire is to increase your peace, strengthen yourpresence, and grow in maturity in the way you relate to others, this episode will both challenge and encourage [email protected]/CoachingAcademyGrowBy1.com/CEU