Dr. Thomas Maples

02/05/2026

Advance Confidently in the Direction of Your Dreams!

02/02/2026

How does Temperance guide us through the noise of modern life? Discover its value in achieving balance and fulfillment.

How does Temperance guide us through the noise of modern life? Discover its value in achieving balance and fulfillment.

01/31/2026

Dr. Thomas Maples joins us on A Sacred Journey Podcast to discuss how we can move from the anxiety of the "Warrior" mindset to the grounded wisdom of the "Sage." This conversation is a roadmap for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the instability of modern life.

In this episode, we talk about:

Moving beyond the "Trap of the Ego."

Finding purpose in everyday vocations—from plumbers to parents.

Building "Arches" instead of "Walls" in our relationships.

Are you showing up today as the Warrior or the Sage? 👇 Let us know in the comments!

🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify or your favorite podcast platform! https://open.spotify.com/episode/0JUw3GO5fwRgLx7NH8G7WF?si=a8bbebf4a9724065

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01/26/2026

Self-Control and the Sanctity of Spiritual Grounding

Self-control I giveTo thee oh Lord, take my pleaSoulful spirit rests~Thomas C. Maples Self-Control and the Wandering Spirit Self-control, or a sense of being rooted by the weight of soul, is that spiritual force that grounds us. It gives us a sense of presence in the eye of the many storms we will face. These storms may be internal or external, emotional or relational, by impulse or design....

Self-Control is the key to navigating emotional storms. Learn how it helps direct your energy towards your true purpose.

01/24/2026

Liberty isn't the absence of restraint; it’s the mastery of self. 🏹 New Article: Self-Control and the Wandering Spirit.

From St. Augustine's "Order of Love" to the radical surrender of St. Ignatius, learn how to ground your spirit in the eye of the storm.

https://drthomasmaples.com/2026/01/24/self-control-and-the-sanctity-of-spiritual-grounding/

01/20/2026

Conquer the fear of failure and unlock your dreams. Discover how to turn fear into motivation for your goals.

Conquer the fear of failure and unlock your dreams. Discover how to turn fear into motivation for your goals.

01/20/2026

Headline: Parenting isn’t just about teaching our children—it’s about what they teach us. 🕯️

Do you ever feel like you’re just trying to survive the "messy" moments of family life? In our latest episode, "Finding Grace in the Messy," we sit down with licensed clinician Dr. Thomas Maples to discuss his work, Letting Go: Discovering Grace in Family Life.

We dive deep into the crossroads of Catholic thinking and psychology to discover:

The "Middle Path": How to move away from reactive anger and toward a quiet, non-judgmental presence.

Earned Wisdom: Why parenting is a reciprocal process where we grow alongside our children.

The Science of Trust: How consistent, loving actions actually rewire our neural pathways for patience.

Stop managing behaviors and start cultivating grace.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/61oKdNxP2YC3AQOQ28fpAC?si=Ak2PdCkXRJ6iHF7p2KAjTw

01/19/2026

Redemption is the rhythm of a life intentionally lived.

Have you ever felt like you were flying on "untested wings"—chasing a perfection that felt brittle, only to watch it shatter when life got heavy?

We often view our failures as the end of the story. But in the wisdom of both ancient myth and modern psychology, the "fall" is not a tragedy—it is the beginning of our Redemption.

Just as a shattered screen distorts the image it was meant to show, a fractured ego distorts our connection to ourselves and the Divine. Yet, there is a Sacred Flame within us—the Imago Dei—that does not just glue the pieces back together. It mends them into a mosaic that is stronger, clearer, and more resilient than the original.

True wholeness isn’t about being flawless. It’s about being complete. It’s about gathering your strengths and your shadows, your light and your fractures, and arranging them into a portrait of a Self that is authentically one.

Stop hiding your fractures. Start tilling the soil of your soul.

Advance confidently in the direction of your dreams, empowered by the grace that found you.

✨ Read the full journey on the blog: https://drthomasmaples.com/2026/01/15/the-rhythm-of-redemption-life-as-a-practice-of-return/

https://drthomasmaples.com/2026/01/19/the-rhythm-of-redemption-life-as-a-practice-of-return/

01/14/2026

01/13/2026

Quiet Pathways: Healing the Interior Garden of Soul

Quiet clears a pathInterior garden of soulInner peace sprouts within Quiet Clears the Path Quiet surrounds us, but are we truly present to hear its voice? Shh. Listen. Can you hear the distractions? There is so much noise vying for our attention, yet we must ask ourselves: do we need to give in to its calling? In a world that competes for our focus, distraction has become rooted in the fabric of our daily lives....

Is your inner garden feeling hardened, rocky, or thorny? 🥀In a world of constant noise and "news torrents," it is easy for our inner peace to get choked out. My latest post, Quiet Pathways, explores the Parable of the Sower through the lens of modern psychology and the Catholic contemplative trad...

12/31/2025

Can the smallest seed explain our greatest potential for growth? In this episode of A Sacred Journey, Dr. Thomas Maples dives into the transformative power of "Mustard Seed Faith." We explore how life operates at the intersection of body, mind, and spirit, and why faith is the essential bridge across life’s greatest mysteries.

In this episode, we discuss:

The Clinical Perspective: How consistent action builds trust and creates new neural pathways in the brain.

Navigating Risk: Why you can't learn to navigate life's risks by avoiding them—you learn by doing.

The Power of Consistency: Defining trust as "consistency in action over time" to reach your ideal Self.

Collective Growth: Understanding the "Vine and the Branches" and why we need community to achieve self-mastery.

Deepen your journey at:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/14l1y0fyUL8310p6baB3y3?si=xXCe7DCcTOCc14-0aqYCXw

12/31/2025

“Piety calls me / Inner peace to be my guide / Soul springs to His voice.” 🌅

A gentle reminder to let peace lead the way today. Discover the deeper meaning behind these words on our website.

✨ Read more: www.drthomasmaples.com