Spiritual Terms – What Does the Serenity Prayer Actually Mean?
The serenity prayer has a special place for many people, aside from its actual or little meaning, it has become something of a mantra for members of Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12 step fellowships. The wording and dating of the serenity prayer goes back far beyond the beginning of Alcoholics Anonymous, and it is a prayer in wide usage in much of the world. However it is commonly associated with the work of recovery from alcoholism and other addictions, and is often used as a form of shorthand for summarising much of the work of a…
Effortless Detachment Leads to Spiritual Awakening – An Interesting Thing to Examine!True detachment results from understanding how we gather a lot of unnecessary mental accretion that hangs heavy on us preventing us from discovering higher dimensions of our spiritual existence. Dropping off the accretion takes place when we understand what it means to embark on an inward journey, with effortless detachment as its content.
The Rise Of The Spiritual But Not Religious PersonThere is a large movement happening across the world and particularly in the USA, the term used is SONR. This means the person does not align themselves with any religion, but they recognize their own spirituality and they are spiritual but not religious, which is a wiser world view.
Boundaries of Your SensesYour five physical senses of taste, smell, hearing, touch, and sight serve you well. But there is more to them… more benefits you can enjoy. All you have to do is extend the boundaries of these physical senses to experience your world in an even greater way.
Setting Your Crown Chakra Is EnoughEvery time we explore one aspect of energetic spirituality we discover a sidebar that at times, is more revealing than the original topic. In a recent exploration of the crown, or 7th, chakra, it was interesting to note that each person in attendance had a different picture on what the crown chakra does and what it looks like. Some believed it should be purple while others thought white was the “best” color.
The Mystical Power Of The Tantra BreathIn tantra breathing, we bring the normally unconscious process of breathing from the unknown into the known. We become aware of it, and learn to appreciate how this simple yet vital process affects us.
The Living Earth: GaiaIs it just fanciful thinking or even psychological illness to perceive the earth as a living, soulful being? The answer depends on whether we want the earth to keep on being our home.
The LoversNo one knows exactly how ancient the Tarot is or where it began. Evidence has proven that it was used in ancient Egyptian times. It’s also connected to the ancient wisdom of the Kabbalah Tree of Life. One thing is known for certain: it’s a powerful method for connecting to sources of Higher Wisdom. The depth of knowledge you can obtain about situations, events, and experiences in your life is unlimited with the use of the Tarot. In this article, the deeper meaning of a favorite Major Arcana card, The Lovers, is revealed.
Applying Eastern Philosophy To Help You Find Inner-Peace And Happiness – Part 2Following up from part one of applying Eastern Philosophy to find inner-peace and happiness, I want to share with you two Eastern Philosophies you can applying your own life starting today! Apply these two philosophies alone and you’re guaranteed to enrich your own life.
Applying Eastern Philosophy To Help You Find Inner-Peace And Happiness – Part 1Have you ever stopped to question if and how you could live a life that was more meaningful? Do you seek inner-peace, happiness and a sense of fulfillment? If so learn how Eastern Philosophy can help you achieve these heightened states of being.
Celestial LiningHave you looked at the heavens above you, have you looked at the heavens within you? How can you tell when you’re in Heaven?
Choose Oneness or Live in ChaosIf you want the madness and chaos to end in your life, it really comes down to choice. While many new age movements do promote the power of choice, positive thinking and changing beliefs, they do not directly address what the single correct choice or belief should be. In fact, they ask you to choose between many things within the ego illusion which serves to keep you stuck in the illusion. Choosing out of the illusion, and what that one choice means, is the spiritual guidance offered in A Course in Miracles (ACIM).