How To Become More Spiritual In Your Daily Life
Spirituality 101: A Course in How to Live More Mindfully
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"What tips would you give for someone learning how to become more spiritual in
their daily lives?"
We asked 12 spiritual experts:
Neale Donald Walsch
Everything in Life is Spiritual
● Do whatever you can to remind yourself of your true identity as an individuation of divinity
● Everything in life is spiritual, given our true identity● All of life's moments are part of what spirituality is● Life on Earth is about the purpose and intentions of
wondrous universal self
Katinka HesselinkSpirituality, Change & Patience
● If you want long-term change in your life, you have to start slowly
● Think of the grudges you can release● To bring more awareness into your life, you
need a reminder at home, such as meditation● When you see a beautiful quote, take a deep
breath, look away and think about it● Aim at changing habits. Once a new habit is
formed, it can carry your practice
Phil BolstaDeepen Your Relationship with God
● Affirmations help you tame the chaotic rumblings on the edge of your consciousness
● Conscious intent is absorbed by your unconscious mind with consistent affirmations
● Meditation quiets your mind, calms your senses and opens your heart
● Think positive, loving thoughts and you will live a positive, loving life
● The goal of meditation is not to avoid the world, but to live in it more consciously
Nathan ThompsonFinding Spiritual Depth Through Commitments
● A spiritual mentor with more experience on the path you're interested in can be an immense help
● Have friends committed to a similar spiritual path as the one you're on
● You want a mentor that's committed to openness, compassion, and sharing power
● Spiritual teachings are subtle, complex and layered and take years of practice to fully digest
Linda PendletonSoul Choices
● Life is growth, our first helpless cry at birth to our last breath
● Meditation relieves stress and puts you in touch with your higher self
● Quiet time does wonders to relieve stress and brings a sense of peace and oneness
● Meditation and mindfulness becomes a beautiful opportunity for spiritual enrichment
Robert KopeckyLight-Hearted Tips for Leading a Spiritual Life
● Identify with life and find real compassion. Compassion is the path to deeper spirituality
● We are extra-dimensional, spiritual beings having a physical experience on Earth
● We have to do our best to experience the medium of love, and to personify it
● We all experience the same consciousness, the same thoughts, feelings, hopes and losses
Amy MacLeodA Daily Deepening of Spiritual Life
● Beauty is yours to discover in love, meditation and remembrance
● Meditation is the starter for a healthy spiritual condition
● Presence, is engaged by living with your breath as it brings you back to "now"
● Silent attention to breath creates vitality for clear and nourishing spiritual growth
Nick RoachA Practical Approach to Life and Living
● Look continuously within for any indication that some action needs to be taken
● To become more spiritual, the practice of being conscious is just that: a practice
● Practice being aware, as often as you can
Cathy Barney
Everyday Spirituality
● I have been lighting a candle as I sit down to work● There is power and energy in being, meditating and
praying within a group● Positive community creates energy, unites and
bonds us
Leonard JacobsonIn the Present Moment, There Are No Problems
● As you transcend judgment, you open into a new level of love and acceptance
● If you seek love, acceptance or approval #others, you lose yourself in others
● One can be more and more spiritual, and yet not be awake
● With awakening we open to the present moment, which is the doorway to love, truth and oneness
Judy MoultonInfuse Your Day with Intention and Awareness
● Begin and end your day with a quiet moment of reflection
● Set an intention to pause throughout the day to observe your breath, actions, and inner dialogue
● Find a spiritual path that resonates. Then follow that path with full commitment
● In the evening, consciously release the day's events so that your sleep is sound and restful
Dianne Eppler AdamsDeepening Awareness of Spirit's Presence
● Make time to notice your environment, your feelings, and what you are thinking
● You are already a Spirit-filled human being, worthy to be loved and to love
● We must cultivate self-acceptance and self-love in order to express the best of who we are
Thank You!!
We hope the tips from this diverse group of spiritual experts will light a spark that ignites your own spiritual journey.
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