September 20, 2026
Solo Practice vs. Spiritual Community
Step into the Circle, where ancient wisdom meets modern conversations. In this episode, we explore the paths we walk on our own, the connections we discover with others, and how both can shape our spiritual growth. Pull up a seat, press play, and join the conversation.
Can spiritual growth truly happen alone, or do we need community to help us evolve?
Welcome to the very first episode of Chats in the Circle, where we begin with a question that has followed spiritual seekers for centuries: Is the spiritual path something we walk alone, or is there something we discover through walking it with others?
Spirituality can be deeply personal. For some people, the journey begins in solitude—with books, meditation, prayer, ritual, contemplation, time in nature, or simply asking questions that don't always have easy answers. There can be something powerful about creating a spiritual practice that belongs entirely to you, without the expectations, traditions, or opinions of others.
But humans are also naturally drawn to connection. Throughout history, people have gathered together to share beliefs, practices, stories, rituals, teachings, and experiences. From ancient spiritual communities and religious traditions to modern circles of practitioners and seekers, community has often provided a place to learn, question, grow, and discover that we are not the only ones asking the big questions.
So which path is better?
Maybe the answer isn't as simple as choosing one.
In our first episode, Loni and Shawn share their perspectives on solitary spiritual practice, community, personal growth, and the experiences that have shaped the way they approach spirituality.
This isn't a conversation about finding THE answer.
It's about asking better questions.
Whether you have followed a spiritual path for years, practice entirely on your own, belong to a spiritual or religious community, or are simply beginning to explore what spirituality means to you, this episode invites you to consider where you are on your own journey.
Are you someone who thrives in solitude?
Do you learn best when you're surrounded by other seekers?
Have you moved between the two?
And perhaps most importantly—what happens when we allow ourselves to learn from both?
Pull up a seat, step into the circle, and join Loni and Shawn for the beginning of the conversation.
Listen to “Solo Practice vs. Spiritual Community” and join the conversation at Chats in the Circle.