About

Hi. My name’s Jay Williams, the creator of Religion Your Way, and I’m what you might call an ‘archeologist’ of personal development. That's just a fancy way to say I’ve spent over fifty years digging into the stuff that helps people grow into happy healthy adults. You know, stuff like the sciences, religion and spirituality, psychology, cognitive science, philosophy, and mythology. But this isn’t about what or how much I know; it’s about where my expeditions took me and why I had to go. I suffered through some serious mental illness along with most of the regular stuff that we all go through, and I almost gave up. But I was lucky enough to have some people who wouldn’t give up on me, and a rich environment that gave me what I needed to grow through it. Now I can honestly say I’ve been changed and healed by a wonderful mix of love, awareness, and the freedom to choose my own path. After all, our own path is the only one we can walk. 

So, let’s get real about this whole ‘spiritual growth’ thing. Where do you even start? Let’s face it: The spiritual growth “industry” is overwhelming with different approaches and overcrowded with people claiming they have the “one true way” – and let’s not forget the real weirdos and nutcases. And if that’s not enough, add in the marketers out there trying to sell ‘enlightenment’ like it’s something you can buy in a two-day course. It doesn’t work that way, so I get why people are skeptical, and I am too. But with all that said, we must accept that to have the best life we can, inside and out, means becoming better, inside and out.

That’s exactly why I created ‘Religion Your Way.’ There’s a real need to see what you need to see of this big, messy spiritual obstacle course and to steer through without being overwhelmed, misled, caught up, or traumatized by all the drama and nonsense of so many different people claiming to have the one true path. My goal is simple: to help you quickly recognize and eliminate developmental tactics and strategies that won’t work for you, and then, by “lensing,” to integrate the ones that will work into your own true path. Now, that may or may not include a religious tradition. It may or may not include a belief in God. But from me, you’ll get no gimmicks, no dogma, no politics, no judgments, no BS, and no pressure. Just sensible tools and a strategy for you to compare and consider your choices; choices to help you grow in the speed, directions, and manner you choose.

On my website, you’ll find a ton of free resources—blog posts, videos, and tools to help you make sense of it all. You can also join our community and connect with people like you who are looking to grow spiritually in a way that’s grounded, real, and personal. Sure, I offer merchandise and paid services, because I’ve got to eat like everyone else. But guess what: I’m not gonna blow up your inbox with a million marketing emails, because I’m a lot more interested in your quality of life than I am in your wallet.

So, if you’re ready to put some juicy meat on the bones of personal growth, you can find it here. None of us have all the answers. But if you’re curious, searching, and ready to take a big step in your personal growth, transformation, and healing, then let’s explore, discover and enjoy the expedition. Oh, and one last thing—question everything—including me. That’s where the real growth starts. --JTW