Moving into a Bigger Life

Rejecting Narrow Religion Can Take A Variety of Forms

Is it possible to be a mystic or a contemplative even after losing one’s faith — or, at least, losing one’s religion?

“Life is bigger, it’s bigger than you” sang Michael Stipe of R.E.M. in their 1991 song “Losing My Religion.” The message is simple: whether the “you” is addressed to God, or to a lover, or to anyone, this idea of losing religion — losing …