Is spirituality difficult?
Today, humanity in general lives life for pleasure. We have created so many ways to gratify the senses that we have completely forgotten our responsibility as human beings towards nature and our own true nature. Human beings are a replica of the universe and have to be guided by nature’s supreme intelligence for growth and bliss.
When humans with a pride of ego and doership create their own ways of getting temporary bliss they fall from grace. In such circumstances, the mind tuned and conditioned by the environment and social pressures tries to find its own balance by the application of reasoning based on egoistic acquired knowledge, to win over the anxieties, thus finding solace and justifying his actions --- ‘Oh! I am experiencing spirituality and bliss,’ he says.
Little knowing that this is a grave pitfall, not spirituality. It is a transition from the falsehood of living in hypocrisy to the other of living in false spirituality. This is the massacre of spirituality. Spirituality needs real wisdom, more than that required in the most ardent religious paths. It stands for being fearless and courageous enough to take responsibility for ourselves. Everyone is born spiritual. It is not something to be created or discovered, it is there. It simply exists.
Spirituality is the natural inner force in totality, which is to be realized by being truthful. To be connected is to be on a permanent high. Intoxication of thyself.
Each letter of the word 'spirituality' has a representing meaning.( chicken soup for the soul )
'S' stands for Seva, to think beyond yourself and reach out to others. Seva --- selfless
'P' signals two aspects, the first of which is the passage of life. None of us are immortal.
So on this passage of life as William Penn, the poet wrote,
"I expect to pass through the life but once, if there be any kindness I can show, let me do it now, as I shall not pass this way once again."
And even as you do so, please do it with a sense of perseverance for perseverance can move mountains. So run your own race in very act of life.
Moving on to the three 'I's in the word 'spirituality', these reflect three distinct values.
Integrity, Inner Voice and Inspire - be inspired and inspire others....
Integrity is character. Inner voice is the stairway to spirituality as it always goads you to do what is right, to live by one's conscience and by values.as you so rightly said
which is to be realized by being truthful. ... Now coming to
'R' is to learn to smell the roses on your way. Being positive is so restorative. You will never feel that you are ever in the midst of a storm. Every situation can then be faced with equanimity and fortitude. For one knows that this, too, shall pass.... It teaches you , makes you stronger more learned , more matured ...
'T' stands for transcendence, so transcend with inner reflection, meditation, yoga, self-control and compassion. The second 'T' says, if you practice these creative ways of looking at life, you will surely attain tranquility and be at peace with yourself.
'U' is all about the universality and oneness of humankind. On realizing this, increasingly you are able to brush aside prejudices. Differences cease to matter. Aren't each one of us just a speck in the universe?
'A' is for acceptance. Accept yourself and others unconditionally. 'A' also entails the total negation of arrogance, and with humility being the ACE in your chosen field.
And this brings us to the letter 'L' that reminds you to have the largeness of heart to remember only the goodness of people and blanket out any pain or hurt that is encountered in varying degrees of relationships. The past and future are of no relevance as we cannot control or predict either. Most important, learn to travel light. The Moment is now. Life is too short, so cherish every moment.life is unpredictable , so just be happy .
'T', the second last letter in spirituality, stands for Trust.
And finally - 'Y' - the last letter, stands for You - and for me, too. Only YOU / I can make this happen.
May peace, happiness and universal love continue growing in our heart.
'S' stands for Seva, to think beyond yourself and reach out to others. Seva --- selfless
'P' signals two aspects, the first of which is the passage of life. None of us are immortal.
So on this passage of life as William Penn, the poet wrote,
"I expect to pass through the life but once, if there be any kindness I can show, let me do it now, as I shall not pass this way once again."
And even as you do so, please do it with a sense of perseverance for perseverance can move mountains. So run your own race in very act of life.
Moving on to the three 'I's in the word 'spirituality', these reflect three distinct values.
Integrity, Inner Voice and Inspire - be inspired and inspire others....
Integrity is character. Inner voice is the stairway to spirituality as it always goads you to do what is right, to live by one's conscience and by values.as you so rightly said
which is to be realized by being truthful. ... Now coming to
'R' is to learn to smell the roses on your way. Being positive is so restorative. You will never feel that you are ever in the midst of a storm. Every situation can then be faced with equanimity and fortitude. For one knows that this, too, shall pass.... It teaches you , makes you stronger more learned , more matured ...
'T' stands for transcendence, so transcend with inner reflection, meditation, yoga, self-control and compassion. The second 'T' says, if you practice these creative ways of looking at life, you will surely attain tranquility and be at peace with yourself.
'U' is all about the universality and oneness of humankind. On realizing this, increasingly you are able to brush aside prejudices. Differences cease to matter. Aren't each one of us just a speck in the universe?
'A' is for acceptance. Accept yourself and others unconditionally. 'A' also entails the total negation of arrogance, and with humility being the ACE in your chosen field.
And this brings us to the letter 'L' that reminds you to have the largeness of heart to remember only the goodness of people and blanket out any pain or hurt that is encountered in varying degrees of relationships. The past and future are of no relevance as we cannot control or predict either. Most important, learn to travel light. The Moment is now. Life is too short, so cherish every moment.life is unpredictable , so just be happy .
'T', the second last letter in spirituality, stands for Trust.
And finally - 'Y' - the last letter, stands for You - and for me, too. Only YOU / I can make this happen.
May peace, happiness and universal love continue growing in our heart.
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