Dr. Jay N. Forrest is a spiritual Deist and contemplative writer whose pursuit of wisdom is shaped by a reverence for reason, inner experience, and the mystery underlying existence. A seasoned seeker, he explores rational spirituality, meditative practice, and timeless insights beyond the confines of organized religion. His journey has carried him through Christian ministry, Buddhist study, philosophical inquiry, and multiple wisdom traditions—drawing from many paths while remaining rooted in none, guided instead by a deistic sense of the sacred woven into the fabric of reality.
Ordained in 1986 (D.Min., 2006), Jay eventually stepped beyond institutional boundaries to follow an open, experiential path shaped by meditation, cross‑cultural study, and reflective practice. His Deism—grounded in reason and enriched by contemplative insight—invites an inquiry‑driven spirituality that honors both intellect and inner experience rather than fixed belief.
As an independent scholar and certified meditation instructor, Jay engages ancient texts and modern questions through a single guiding principle: wisdom is a living conversation. His writing offers SBNR seekers clarity without dogma and companionship without authority.
This site gathers reflections on contemplative practice, philosophical Deism, rational spirituality, and secular meaning‑making. No final answers—just insights from study, meditation, and a lifelong search for truth. Walk alongside a fellow traveler.