Thought For The Day..
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The Will that believes…
In science, the idea precedes the expression of its realization; in spirituality, the experience of realization precedes the expression of the idea. There is a vast difference between the evolutionary will-to-believe and the product of enlightened reason, spiritual insight, and revelation—the will that believes.
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In science, the idea precedes the expression of its realization; in spirituality, the experience of realization precedes the expression of the idea. There is a vast difference between the evolutionary will-to-believe and the product of enlightened reason, spiritual insight, and revelation—the will that believes.
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The major problem with spiritual awakening is that we all, at least for the most part, start out in a state of ignorance; and in the beginning, all we have is the desire to be a part of the Loving Divine.
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The Unfathomable Unknown
When one sets out to explore God they step into "the unfathomable unknown". But over time, "the unfathomable unknown" becomes "the known", it is just that this "the known" is beyond words or pictures and can not be explained to others.
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sunmystic wrote:The major problem with spiritual awakening is that we all, at least for the most part, start out in a state of ignorance; and in the beginning, all we have is the desire to be a part of the Loving Divine.
I concur with this, Sunmystic, for spirituality just as religion is entirely a matter of personnal experience....
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Life after Death…….
But to me Death is ever present throughout life and the more we learn to face this fact the more death becomes a friend and ally, a wise advisor who encourages us to live life more fully. To make a relationship with death is to make a commitment to self-evolution and growth.
To face death confers inner strength for it brings us more authentically into the moment, into the fullness of our lives; in other words, it brings us closer to freedom. Living wisely is to prepare for dying well, not for some promise of what will happen after death but because living wisely brings its own merit.
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But to me Death is ever present throughout life and the more we learn to face this fact the more death becomes a friend and ally, a wise advisor who encourages us to live life more fully. To make a relationship with death is to make a commitment to self-evolution and growth.
To face death confers inner strength for it brings us more authentically into the moment, into the fullness of our lives; in other words, it brings us closer to freedom. Living wisely is to prepare for dying well, not for some promise of what will happen after death but because living wisely brings its own merit.
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Quoting :sunmystic.
"The major problem with spiritual awakening is that we all, at least for the most part, start out in a state of ignorance; and in the beginning, all we have is the desire to be a part of the Loving Divine".
The more effort we put into, the more we push ourselves to learn and understand the nature of ( spiritual awakening ), the more we achieve spiritual harmony.
"The major problem with spiritual awakening is that we all, at least for the most part, start out in a state of ignorance; and in the beginning, all we have is the desire to be a part of the Loving Divine".
The more effort we put into, the more we push ourselves to learn and understand the nature of ( spiritual awakening ), the more we achieve spiritual harmony.
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Elrick wrote:sunmystic wrote:The major problem with spiritual awakening is that we all, at least for the most part, start out in a state of ignorance; and in the beginning, all we have is the desire to be a part of the Loving Divine.
I concur with this, Sunmystic, for spirituality just as religion is entirely a matter of personnal experience....
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Sometimes it is hard for folks to understand that. What I like about this message board is that you guys understand it.
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Vanilla2 wrote:Quoting :sunmystic.
"The major problem with spiritual awakening is that we all, at least for the most part, start out in a state of ignorance; and in the beginning, all we have is the desire to be a part of the Loving Divine".
The more effort we put into, the more we push ourselves to learn and understand the nature of ( spiritual awakening ), the more we achieve spiritual harmony.
Enlightenment. When I finally give up looking. I will find it.
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Ha ha sunmystic, you pinched my signature.
Very good answer
Very good answer
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Vanilla2 wrote:Ha ha sunmystic, you pinched my signature.
Very good answer
The Tao says that one should go with the flow, but what it doesn't say is what "the flow" is .
Sometimes when we are looking too hard we can't see the forest for the trees. Based on my experience in life harmony is not the natural state of things in this world of things. Some version of conflict and push seem to be the natural state of things in this world. The fact that you are exploring harmony is interesting to me it is right up there with understanding "the flow". They both create some interesting challenges as an aspect of one's life being a part of this world of things and also in a personal sense.
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The Power of Love……
Where love rules, there is no will to power, and where power predominates, love is lacking.
The one is the shadow of the other.
~ Carl Jung, "On the Psychology of the Unconciousness"
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[Reflecting on page four of this thread]
[Been rereading entries]
something called "the Journey"........
LOVE you guys and gals......LOL
Elrick, your pics are meditative....I Like : )
They are as if you're reading my mind...LOL
Love the creative hands pic....
It takes us to make it work whatever it is.......
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[Been rereading entries]
something called "the Journey"........
LOVE you guys and gals......LOL
Elrick, your pics are meditative....I Like : )
They are as if you're reading my mind...LOL
Love the creative hands pic....
It takes us to make it work whatever it is.......
Blessings E
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Power based on love is a gift to all, even the powerful.
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It takes us to make it work whatever it is.......
Indee D-Knots, we are what we do… ~ many thanks for your comments.
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Power based on love is a gift to all, even the powerful
Very true, Sunmystic. It’s just many refuse to accept it.
Your pic is very symbolic. It opens the mind to a flow of thoughts. Thank you for that.
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Saint Augustine pictured God telling him: "I am the food of grown men, grow, and thou
shalt feed upon Me, nor shalt thou convert Me, like the food of thy
flesh, into thee, but thou shalt be converted into Me."
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Dark Night of the Soul
Getting Through the Dark Night of the Soul
While the term dark night of the soul is used broadly, its general meaning — in the field of higher consciousness — is a lengthy and profound absence of light and hope. In the dark night you feel profoundly alone.
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While the term dark night of the soul is used broadly, its general meaning — in the field of higher consciousness — is a lengthy and profound absence of light and hope. In the dark night you feel profoundly alone.
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Elrick wrote:Getting Through the Dark Night of the Soul
While the term dark night of the soul is used broadly, its general meaning — in the field of higher consciousness — is a lengthy and profound absence of light and hope. In the dark night you feel profoundly alone.
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No truer words were ever said. And eventually the darkness does turn into light and knowledge and you thank God for the gift of the Dark Night of the Soul experience.
Awesome post Elrick!
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I wonder if thats similar to " every cloud has a silver lining "
That we need to go through the dark, before we can see the light. Or that light is at the end of the tunnel.
Idiom Definitions for 'Every cloud has a silver lining'
People sometimes say that every cloud has a silver lining to comfort somebody who's having problems. They mean that it is always possible to get something positive out of a situation, no matter how unpleasant, difficult or even painful it might seem.
http://www.usingenglish.com/reference/idioms/every+cloud+has+a+silver+lining.html
That we need to go through the dark, before we can see the light. Or that light is at the end of the tunnel.
Idiom Definitions for 'Every cloud has a silver lining'
People sometimes say that every cloud has a silver lining to comfort somebody who's having problems. They mean that it is always possible to get something positive out of a situation, no matter how unpleasant, difficult or even painful it might seem.
http://www.usingenglish.com/reference/idioms/every+cloud+has+a+silver+lining.html
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Vanilla2 wrote:I wonder if thats similar to " every cloud has a silver lining "
That we need to go through the dark, before we can see the light. Or that light is at the end of the tunnel.
Idiom Definitions for 'Every cloud has a silver lining'
People sometimes say that every cloud has a silver lining to comfort somebody who's having problems. They mean that it is always possible to get something positive out of a situation, no matter how unpleasant, difficult or even painful it might seem.
http://www.usingenglish.com/reference/idioms/every+cloud+has+a+silver+lining.html
Sometimes one has to be really creative to find the positive in some things And in a, generally speaking, negative world the gift of finding the positive in things really irritates them Sometimes I have to question my own motives.
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Merry Xmas to all
Just a quick thanks to Spirits Journeys team and members for all the support & advice given
And wishing a safe journey in 2012.
And wishing a safe journey in 2012.
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Elrick wrote:Just a quick thanks to Spirits Journeys team and members for all the support & advice given
And wishing a safe journey in 2012.
You are very much wished the same and thank you for your wisdom and love also.
Love,
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Elrick, blessings to you too, such a genuine and sincere thought.
I shall add mine. To all Spiritsjourney members, present, old and new.
I shall add mine. To all Spiritsjourney members, present, old and new.
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Take Time……
Take time to laugh
It is the music of the soul.
Take time to think
It is the source of power.
Take time to play
It is the source of perpetual youth.
Take time to read
It is the fountain of wisdom.
Take time to pray
It is the greatest power on earth.
Take time to love and be loved
It is a God-given privilege.
Take time to be friendly
It is the road to happiness
Take time to give
It is too short a day to be selfish
Take time to work
It is the price of success.
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Take time to laugh
It is the music of the soul.
Take time to think
It is the source of power.
Take time to play
It is the source of perpetual youth.
Take time to read
It is the fountain of wisdom.
Take time to pray
It is the greatest power on earth.
Take time to love and be loved
It is a God-given privilege.
Take time to be friendly
It is the road to happiness
Take time to give
It is too short a day to be selfish
Take time to work
It is the price of success.
~*~
Be well
Elrick
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