3 Things You Need To Know About The FULL MOON (1/6/2023)

Are you planning a contemplative weekend or a week-long spiritual retreat? Or perhaps you have vacation time coming and would like to use some of it for retreat but are not sure how. This is the second article in a two-part series on turning any vacation time into a spiritual retreat whether you only have a weekend or have an even longer vacation time.

It is difficult at times to feel the presence of the spirit of the Lord for many different reasons. Whether it is as a result of us facing difficult times or too preoccupied with other things we get the feeling that God is not with us. The fact remains that it is impossible to get rid of God as he is the life within us. Finding him is the simplest thing any of us can do in our lives.

The far east has always been known for its simple spiritualism. Methods of meditation and quiet reflection help to center the inner self and reawaken that sense of calm that is lost during the hectic schedule of today’s society. There are ways to find this peaceful solution and it can be done in one weekend.

Carving out time and space for your spiritual life, to nurture your connection to nature or the divine, or to deepen your connection to your inner self, can be a challenge for all of us in the midst of the crazy busy lives we all lead. But without those connections, you are made much more vulnerable when stress comes along. Finding a way to stay centered and grounded no matter what life throws your way will not only help keep you sane but also will help protect you from stress-related illness and other problems stress can cause.

In a world overrun with greed and self-aggrandisement, where superficial entertainment and cruel exhibitionism pass for recreation, when economics has become a science dedicated to covering up the chaotic endeavours of charlatans and crooks, when education has become a political buzzword, when class struggle has come to imply treason, is there any room at all for the peace of Jesus’s love? In other words, in the living hell of modern life, is there a future for spirituality and Christian values?

Forgiveness is a spiritual issue. Begin by talking to God. Ask for healing and ask guidance in forgiving.

For survivors the issue of forgiveness is a hard one. Forgiveness is not to condone abusive behavior. Recovery begins with forgiving yourself. What are the habits you have that hurt yourself and others?

In my Specialized Kinesiology practice, sometimes information comes up telling us (client and me) they brought problems from past lives into this one. You see, when I work I do not talk to the conscious ego mind.

Our eyes can see only those things that are before us most of the time. Even when we turn to look behind us we loose site of the things that where before us. The angle of visibility that we have makes it impossible for us to see everything in a complete circle. In our daily lives we use mirrors for those places that we cannot see and even these are not enough.

It is hard to tell sometimes whether we are facing tribulation as a result of something that we have done or whether our faith is being put to the test. To understand whether the tribulation we face is as a result of a tests of works or punishment of sins comes with the level of faith we have in God.

Meditation is a great way to access the inner tools that you need to use the law of attraction but what is the best way to use meditation with the law of attraction to get the best from your time and efforts. Many people meditate and have deep and wonderful experiences but still have illness, poverty and struggle in their lives. The law of attraction is a spiritual understanding that empowers us the express the ‘inner’ abundance into the physical world and meditation, done with the right intent, will speed up your creativity.

Summer Solstice is a time of brightness and extroverted energy, a time of heart and love. In the Summer we call in the elements of fire and water to balance the fires of transformation inside us. We reach out to Sulis, goddess of the seas, the rivers, streams and springs, to help us see clearly on our journey toward wholeness.