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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