David Clayton
Spiritual director and supervisor of spiritual directors with training in behavioral analysis and facilitation of psychological safety, presenting as a field reporter on monastic spirituality (Voices from the Kellia) in this episode.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 6min
138 Is Humility Bad For Your Self-Esteem, or Good For Loving Others? (Voices from the Kellia)
David Clayton, a spiritual director trained in behavioral analysis, reports on monastic humility. He recounts retreats and desert-father practices. Short takes cover humility as a non-defensive posture that opens space for love, links contemplative practice to regulation and neuroscience, and names practical steps for workplaces and inner work.
