In a different part of the world you may witness a group of thugs robbing an elderly couple of their possessions, beating them up and finally killing them. The gang lives by their rules of violence and is devoted to them - can any of them be spiritual? In a remote part of a third world country, natives move out of their huts early in the morning and begin their day scratching the earth for tubulars. The men are out hunting for food, while the children gather berries and firewood. They stay in tightly knit groups and sing songs and laugh. Around the community fire they tell stories of their elders and of the white men who have come to their country to change their way of life - are these spiritual people? In New York, Tokyo or Toronto, people are getting up late and rushing through their morning, missing breakfast, so they are not late for the commute. Maybe the couple might kiss each other goodbye on the way out and give some hurried instructions to the kids as they race out the door. They may not be aware of whom their neighbours are as they pass them in the elevator or along the side walk; they are just faces along way. They no longer notice the graffiti on many of the buildings and the garbage they trip over each morning. Their eight hour working day turns into 12 hours after the commute and a quick trip to the grocery store before heading home. They rush through making supper, tell the kids not to be out to late; then settle down in front of the tube. Are these people spiritual? So what is the difference between these groups spiritually? Why are some looking to be spiritual? Who are the ones that demonstrate what natural spirituality is, and why do some spend so much time looking for it? What is so special about being spiritual that we talk so much about it and devote so little time to it; and when we do, it's a paid performance? Have the Buddhist monks found the way? Are the natives more inclined than the Western World? The truth is that none of them are more or less spiritual than the others. Everyone is born spiritual. We are spirit by nature and therefore everything we do is spiritual. As a species we try too hard to be what we already are. Along the way someone has told us that this is how it should be and we believed them. We are born spiritual beings and as we grow up people tell us that we are not and that we have to become spiritual. The difference between the groups is in knowing ones connection between each other and their environments. If one is spiritual (which we are) then he does not have to think about it. If he/she is thinking about it, then somewhere locked in the back of his mind, he believes he is not. A spiritual person does not think about being or acting spiritual; they are themselves. It is the simple mind that is more aware of his/her spirituality. The more we think about being spiritual the further we move away from the experience of being spiritual. Many people think that being religious is being spiritual - it is not! Religion is man's attempt to explain spirituality. You don't have to be religious to be spiritual; in fact you can't help but be spiritual. So what is the advantage of being spiritually aware, and what is the nature of spirit and spirituality? The spirit which is the medium between body and mind is the servant of the ego. What the mind can perceive the spirit will conceive. In the awareness of being spiritual our lives become simpler, we make better choices and we tend to live in abundance. Abundance comes in many forms, not just physical abundance. In being spiritually aware we move in harmony with our destiny or purpose in life. And as we move with spirit we lose our fear of death and of the afterlife. Death becomes a welcomed and earned new beginning. Peace of mind is our reality not a goal.Who are The Spiritual
In a different part of the world you may witness a group of thugs robbing an elderly couple of their possessions, beating them up and finally killing them. The gang lives by their rules of violence and is devoted to them - can any of them be spiritual? In a remote part of a third world country, natives move out of their huts early in the morning and begin their day scratching the earth for tubulars. The men are out hunting for food, while the children gather berries and firewood. They stay in tightly knit groups and sing songs and laugh. Around the community fire they tell stories of their elders and of the white men who have come to their country to change their way of life - are these spiritual people? In New York, Tokyo or Toronto, people are getting up late and rushing through their morning, missing breakfast, so they are not late for the commute. Maybe the couple might kiss each other goodbye on the way out and give some hurried instructions to the kids as they race out the door. They may not be aware of whom their neighbours are as they pass them in the elevator or along the side walk; they are just faces along way. They no longer notice the graffiti on many of the buildings and the garbage they trip over each morning. Their eight hour working day turns into 12 hours after the commute and a quick trip to the grocery store before heading home. They rush through making supper, tell the kids not to be out to late; then settle down in front of the tube. Are these people spiritual? So what is the difference between these groups spiritually? Why are some looking to be spiritual? Who are the ones that demonstrate what natural spirituality is, and why do some spend so much time looking for it? What is so special about being spiritual that we talk so much about it and devote so little time to it; and when we do, it's a paid performance? Have the Buddhist monks found the way? Are the natives more inclined than the Western World? The truth is that none of them are more or less spiritual than the others. Everyone is born spiritual. We are spirit by nature and therefore everything we do is spiritual. As a species we try too hard to be what we already are. Along the way someone has told us that this is how it should be and we believed them. We are born spiritual beings and as we grow up people tell us that we are not and that we have to become spiritual. The difference between the groups is in knowing ones connection between each other and their environments. If one is spiritual (which we are) then he does not have to think about it. If he/she is thinking about it, then somewhere locked in the back of his mind, he believes he is not. A spiritual person does not think about being or acting spiritual; they are themselves. It is the simple mind that is more aware of his/her spirituality. The more we think about being spiritual the further we move away from the experience of being spiritual. Many people think that being religious is being spiritual - it is not! Religion is man's attempt to explain spirituality. You don't have to be religious to be spiritual; in fact you can't help but be spiritual. So what is the advantage of being spiritually aware, and what is the nature of spirit and spirituality? The spirit which is the medium between body and mind is the servant of the ego. What the mind can perceive the spirit will conceive. In the awareness of being spiritual our lives become simpler, we make better choices and we tend to live in abundance. Abundance comes in many forms, not just physical abundance. In being spiritually aware we move in harmony with our destiny or purpose in life. And as we move with spirit we lose our fear of death and of the afterlife. Death becomes a welcomed and earned new beginning. Peace of mind is our reality not a goal.
A Path To Spiritual Enlightenment
Today’s contemporary world is mired in widespread chaos. War, poverty and disease exist all over the planet. Even if those issues do not affect one’s life personally, there is still uncertainty and concern about safety, financial stability, and personal fulfillment. People are always seeking the path toward a more meaningful existence, and many have taken notice of the message and work of spiritual Master, Swami Vishwananda. From the island of Mauritius, Swami Vishwananda was born in 1978. Even as a child, he was inspired by spirituality and religion, and early on, he realized that his purpose in life was to provide help to others through his teachings. He offers, as well as teaches, the spiritual techniques, exercises and practices that can help people move toward a more internally fulfilling path. In this series, called Spiritual Pathways, I'm going to talk about all of the things that we have learned about on spiritual journey. These include: ~ meditation ~ Reiki ~ Tarot ~ Feng Shui ~ Buddhism ~ Yoga ~ Dream Interpretation ~ Astrology ~ Spiritual Development ~ And more…
The Effects Of Spiritual Healing
The common spiritual healing sessions last for a maximum of one hour and healing can be received sitting on a chair or lying on a treatment couch. The session will make the person feel relaxing and most healers offer soothing music along with the pleasant, dim light of a candle. The treatment begins by giving the client the choice of “hands on” or “hands off”. Then the healing continues from the head and will be gradually worked down to the feet. Spiritual healing mainly concentrates on working with the energy centers of the body and paying attention to any specific areas that need extra rejuvenation. As the spiritual healing deals with energy is said to be as Energy Healing. People will often feel various sensations, such as tingling, heat, cold or nothing at all. Whatever feeling the person gets, at the end of a session most people will feel very relaxed and centered.The benefits of Spiritual Healing:
The benefits of spiritual healing cannot be explained in simple paragraphs. Spiritual Healing can help with most of the human problems as it is a complimentary treatment. Physical problems, such as aches and pains, arthritis, broken bones, and mental problems like depression and stress can be treated with the spiritual healing programs. There are some healers who are helping cancer patients to overcome the side effects of chemotherapy. Healing is beneficial for mind balancing and spirit to maintain well being.Alternative treatments in healing cancer: Alternative treatments like spiritual healing and prayer are increasingly popular (especially among patients with life-threatening diseases such as cancer). According to theories of spiritual healing, it influences living cells to stimulate the recipient's conscious awareness of the healer's intention. Spiritual healing can implement the thought in the patient’s mind that the disease can be healed very quickly.
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