There are so many books about finding your souls purpose on this planet. I love all these different ways to open our minds. Another way to do this is contemplation. Dedicated thought to one item. We've done this before but this week lets devote some silence (yes, you sitting quietly without distraction, you can do it) to contemplating the question, "What is God's purpose for my life?". Rev Darrell Jones, well he's almost official but certainly is already a minister said this, "Our Life is actually God's vision!" Thanks for that Darrell. And if we know that our life is God's vision it gets so much easier! So lets get quiet, lets ask, lets listen. I will actually be devoting an entire day of silence to this, any takers?
Simple Everyday Spiritual Practice
Determine a time and space for you to get quiet and still. Close your eyes, breath slowly, center yourself, and ask "What is God's purpose for my life? or "Why did my Spirit inhabit this body in this time right now?" or "What am I here for?" or "What is God's vision of me?" Or come up with your own question along those lines. But be persistent, do it everyday for as many minutes as you can. Or devote one whole day to it. Ask, and the door shall be opened. We all have a gift to share with the world, lets get to it!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
"No better, no worse"
"No Better, No Worse"
While Jae and I were with the Grandmothers Council, I heard Grandmother Rita Blumenstein say, about dealing with people they are "no better and no worse". I was inspired by this. I have been doing this practice for three weeks now and it has had a profound impact in a few ways. I am clearer about where I still hold prejudices, clearer about when I'm judging myself or others and recognizing that we are ALL on our own journey and each is perfect. That's why you haven't heard from me either. The practice has gotten deeper as I've done it. I owe it to Grandmother Rita and I am so grateful that my Jae and I have been fortunate enough to serve these outstanding women. We did a 'no comparisons' practice a couple months ago. This takes it to a whole new level. Are you up for it?
Simple Everyday Spiritual Practice
Every time you encounter a person mentally say "no better, no worse". When you are riding on the train, looking at a magazine or tv ad and you see someone, mentally say "no better, no worse", when you see a house that is bigger or smaller than yours, mentally say "no better, no worse". When you have a conversation with someone you see as more powerful than you, ie. teacher, boss, mentally say "no better, no worse". Every opportunity you have to do this, give it a try. Talk about leveling the playing field. :)
Peace and love,
Gina~Har Kirat, RScP, MAT, MBA
www.prashanti.us
While Jae and I were with the Grandmothers Council, I heard Grandmother Rita Blumenstein say, about dealing with people they are "no better and no worse". I was inspired by this. I have been doing this practice for three weeks now and it has had a profound impact in a few ways. I am clearer about where I still hold prejudices, clearer about when I'm judging myself or others and recognizing that we are ALL on our own journey and each is perfect. That's why you haven't heard from me either. The practice has gotten deeper as I've done it. I owe it to Grandmother Rita and I am so grateful that my Jae and I have been fortunate enough to serve these outstanding women. We did a 'no comparisons' practice a couple months ago. This takes it to a whole new level. Are you up for it?
Simple Everyday Spiritual Practice
Every time you encounter a person mentally say "no better, no worse". When you are riding on the train, looking at a magazine or tv ad and you see someone, mentally say "no better, no worse", when you see a house that is bigger or smaller than yours, mentally say "no better, no worse". When you have a conversation with someone you see as more powerful than you, ie. teacher, boss, mentally say "no better, no worse". Every opportunity you have to do this, give it a try. Talk about leveling the playing field. :)
Peace and love,
Gina~Har Kirat, RScP, MAT, MBA
www.prashanti.us
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