If you are like me, you may find it hard to meditate. So much going on around us; so much going on in our heads! How can we meditate? The first time I seriously engaged in meditation practices was when I first met and married my husband nearly 30 years ago. I knew about meditation, … More Is it Hard to Meditate?
Spiritual practices keep us focused on who we really are, rather than what we may see around us. But before we choose a spiritual practice, it will help to create a sacred spiritual space. According to Katherine Robertson-Pilling’ article on the Gaiam website: Creating your own sacred space lets you express your very human need … More Creating a Sacred Spiritual Space
Forgiveness is not a one-time decision: It is a lifelong practice of LIVING in Forgiveness. Forgiveness is an important spiritual practice that gives us personal freedom. When we forgive, we release the emotional charge of past wrongs and hurts that may drag us down. Did you ever consider forgiveness as an act of love towards … More Living in Forgiveness
We are built to engage in constant grounding and renewing. Our bodies replace billions of cells during a short day. But what about our minds, hearts, and souls? A few months back, I read an article in Science of Mind Magazine that outlined suggestions for grounding and renewing our minds. Following are the suggestions Swati … More Grounding and Renewing
A few weeks ago, I shared Jessica Elizabeth Taylor’s book, A Spiritual Awakening. After further contemplation of her book, I feel I left the article incomplete without adding her Awakening Meditative Practice. Often, when we lose our way or forget we are one with the One, certain practices can center us back in Spirit. Spiritual … More Awakening Meditative Practice
Society has become such a fast-paced lifestyle that most of us don’t spend enough time in mirror work to see how we really show up in the world. I am reading a book (and involved with a book study) called The Four Pivots by Shawn A. Ginwright, PhD. I just started reading it, but I … More Mirror Work
Last week, I talked about creating a sacred space. Today, I want to go deeper by sharing ideas for a daily sacred practice. But first, why daily? If you are anything like me, times that unbalances me come up during the day. I get triggered, rattled, and knocked off my spiritual center. When I start … More Daily Sacred Practice
Daily spiritual practice is a good habit to create, especially first thing in the morning. But the first step is to create a sacred space. To start creating a sacred spiritual space, pick a time and place each day for your practices where you feel safe. Somewhere safe makes it easier to connect with Spirit. … More Create a Sacred Space
I learned an interesting perspective when experimenting with looking up and soaking in Spirit for dealing with blockages and issues in our lives. Let me explain: As part of a class experiment, we were asked to think about a condition we wished to change. Then, we followed the steps, keeping our eyes open, outlined below: … More Looking Up and Soaking in Spirit
Have you ever thought that we could create more peace in our lives and the world by just changing our perspective? Do you believe that change begins with a thought? If you pay attention, most of the thoughts that go through an average person’s brain are not peaceful. We allow the driver in front of … More Change Begins with a Thought