Journey of Life | Filed under General
Throughout the journey from birth to death, many people choose to question life, strive for improvement, seek out knowledge, and search for the divine. Simply put, this is the essence of spirituality. One’s spiritual practice can take on many forms, because embracing the spiritual is a very personal pursuit. While many people do relate their spirituality to a God or Goddess, this quest for the divine, or oneness with the universe, always springs from within. It doesn’t matter where you find your spiritual path. We are all fundamentally spiritual beings and the essence of that lies in knowing one’s true self and finding a peace that comes from within rather than the outside world. It is in remembering this that we awaken to our personal path.
The spiritual path springs forth from a daily routine that reaffirms our personal connection with a purpose or a way of life. Practicing compassion, gratitude, appreciation, forgiveness, generosity, meditation, and taking care of one’s wellbeing can all be a part of one’s spiritual life. If you are new to exploring your personal spirituality, remember that this is a process. You may want to spend a few moments each day giving yourself a spiritual gift. Try a new form of meditation, visit a sanctuary, or explore a specific deity.
Accepting the importance of spirituality can be a healthy decision, because a spiritual practice tends to include habits that promote healthy living. Take the time to carefully determine the action, thought, and ritual that most speaks to your soul. Remember that your most profound spiritual experiences may also come from the simple intricacies that make up your life. See the interconnectedness of all things. As you explore your “inner work,” you will be walking your spiritual path and feeling your oneness with the universe.
Quotes I enjoy:
People living deeply have no fear of death. Anais Nin
Life is a process of becoming, a combination of states we have to go through. Where people fail is that they wish to elect a state and remain in it. This is a kind of death. Anais Nin
Our lives are like a candle in the wind. Carl Sandburg
Life is like an onion: You peel it off one layer at a time, and sometimes you weep. Carl Sandburg
The opposite of love is not hate, it’s indifference.
The opposite of art is not ugliness, it’s indifference.
The opposite of faith is not heresy, it’s indifference.
And the opposite of life is not death, it’s indifference.
Elie Wiesel
Family life is full of major and minor crises — the ups and downs of health, success and failure in career, marriage, and divorce — and all kinds of characters. It is tied to places and events and histories. With all of these felt details, life etches itself into memory and personality. It’s difficult to imagine anything more nourishing to the soul. Thomas Moore
The life I touch for good or ill will touch another life, and that in turn another, until who knows where the trembling stops or in what far place my touch will be felt. What do you think? Can you make Life Simply Good, please try.
September 26th, 2005 at 1:12 pm
My three favorite quotes here: the two by Carl Sandburg and the one by Victoria…the last paragraph.
I’m just saying.
September 26th, 2005 at 2:08 pm
That was so wonderful, Vickie. I like what you said in your last paragraph, and I certainly try. You touch many lives and make us want to do the same for others. Love & hugs!
September 26th, 2005 at 4:08 pm
Well-written and oh so true. I like how you said that self improvement is a spiritual practice. I had never thought of that. I found your website through the “Audience of One” blog. You’re a gifted writer.
September 26th, 2005 at 7:15 pm
Beautifully written ! In your last paragraph.. I ‘try’ to say that My Life is Simply Good !! Coming here has really helped me doing that !!
*HUGS*
September 26th, 2005 at 8:39 pm
The Sandburg quote is one of my favorites. It sums things up so simply and yet eloquently.
Another excellent post, thank you for sharing with us.
September 26th, 2005 at 9:21 pm
Victoria, [that was my great grandmother’s name]
Every day when I read your blog I glean another little nugget that helps me along the way. There was a time not too long ago that I didn’t believe my life was good and now I do. Lots of things have helped me see that, your blog included.
You are a gift! Thanks:heart:
September 26th, 2005 at 10:14 pm
After finding my grandmother’s “treasures” the other day I can simply say that yes…life is much simpler.
Thank you. This was beautiful.
September 26th, 2005 at 10:23 pm
a joyously wonderful post…thank you
September 26th, 2005 at 10:51 pm
Wish to be in the hinterland you have shown in the pic. That will make my life good. No?
September 27th, 2005 at 1:09 am
It’s all about paying it forward.
Wonderful post.
September 27th, 2005 at 1:23 am
This is why I love you, dear friend. The whole post was moving and so very true, but it was your last paragraph that touched me the most. You see? You have touched so many already, and yes it will go on and on and on……
You’re simply amazing, and I’m so blessed to know you, Soul Lady.
September 27th, 2005 at 2:15 am
you write such comforting and thoughtful posts… i look forward to reading them each time!
September 27th, 2005 at 4:54 am
You do touch so many lives Victoria, and the effect spreads outward like the ripples in a pond, touching others, just as you state.
Thank YOU for all that you bring to us.
September 27th, 2005 at 7:46 am
Our lives are like a candle in the wind. Carl Sandburg
Life is like an onion: You peel it off one layer at a time, and sometimes you weep. Carl Sandburg
So true, so true, so true. Again you made me stop and think - I need someone that exercises this old mind.
September 27th, 2005 at 3:24 pm
It’s amazing, really…the whole “circle unbroken” thing. Once the reality of it sinks in, the fear is gone and peace takes its’ place. I think it takes falling on your knees in pain to get there, maybe over and over again. Very nice post!
September 27th, 2005 at 4:25 pm
Pay forward!
September 27th, 2005 at 8:42 pm
Beautiful and moving post! Thank you
September 27th, 2005 at 11:44 pm
I try everyday, Vickie. Since I met you, it has been a ringing mantra in my head and in my heart. Thank you for this inspiring post.