Spirituity is within

Good morning friends. They said that spiritually is within. I agree with that. It should start within us. We have all different theology in our life but the important is that we know the divinity of it. It’s our faith and belief that made us closer to God.

I believe in a Supreme Power, which is more powerful than human beings.

I love life and am thankful to the Supreme Power for being so benevolent. Every night, I pray to Him and thank Him for all that He has done for me. My life has never been just a bed of roses. I have had my share of traumatic experiences. Whenever I am in a spot, I seek His intervention. However, I do not believe in any rituals. For me, the Supreme Power stands in the form of a dot - like Omkara. You do not have to abandon material things to engage in spiritual practice. Even if you are totally materialistic, you will find that there is already a part of your mind that is flowing in a spiritual direction . It might not be your conscious philosophy; but in the depths of your consciousness there is a spiritual stream of energy constantly in motion. There is no value to life without joy. There is a joy that pierces through every moment of our lives. Love is the reason to act even when no final purpose can be perceived. I believe we should live with a free-flying emotion that allows us pure clarity and energy to work without self-interest . It's a simple task, but very difficult. – The Times of India

Faith makes us human

Good morning friends. Do you believe in faith? Some of us never thought that faith can’t help oneself to be human. Maybe with those people who thought of that was the one who experience bad things in life that’s why they can say that faith has nothing to do in one’s life. I have read one article and it is very nice. I want to share this with you.

It is our belief in God that makes us human, says Chetan Bhagat.

There are some questions that I don’t have answers to. Like, why does faith help? Or, why do we have faith? But I realize that it’s very important to strike the right balance between science and spirituality. If you become too scientific, too analytical and insist that everything has a reason, then you probably are trying to be all-knowing and all-powerful, which you as a mortal being cannot be.

Anything can happen anytime. Life is uncertain, relationships are uncertain, success is uncertain and so is health. Our belief in God is an acknowledgement to that sense of vulnerability. It makes us more human. I would like to pray more but I don’t get the time.

Our faith should not make us dogmatic or agnostic. Instead, it should channelize positive energy so that society benefits from it. Faith should comfort people, not antagonize them. God does not decide things for us on a day-to-day basis. He has given us a mind that can reason and an ability to think for ourselves.

This is what makes us superior to other living beings. Even if there is destiny, there is also a lot of free will. God has His place, an individual his. Hence the need to strike a balance between science and spirituality is all the more important. – The Times of India

Contentment better than bliss

Good morning friends. I came across with an article. It's about contentment. How it is better than bliss. I nice article and I'm sure tha after reading it, even you will agree. I want to share it with you.

I believe spirituality is common to all religions, but religion is very often dealt with in a non-spiritual mindset .

I personally find short-term contentment better, so long live the desire for a new Gucci...if it’s what makes me happy! The equation between spirituality and materialism actually depends on one’s thought process.

If you buy something which makes you happy, you experience contentment. Bliss, however, exists on a much superior level. Donating huge sums of money to religious institutions does not make a person spiritual.

In a fast-paced world, it might be a short cut to nirvana, but most people indulge in charity to justify their ‘bad conscience’ hoping they’ve ‘washed away their sins’! That’s blasphemy.

The mind is like a wild fire with many thoughts running through it simultaneously. Whether a person donates his money for charity or splurges it on the latest Chanel outfit is purely his own decision. Spirituality can be analyzed according to actions, not words. Regarding the presence of God, He is omnipresent as He exists in the mind of every human being.

As a designer, I’ve come across innerwear with God’s images on them. Some of these attract attention. I believe, religious trinkets and symbols are always encouraged by the society. These include tattoos, amulets, bracelets, etc, with the exception of underwear. It’s usually not done as it hurts religious sentiments.

Being ‘here and now’ is about the body being united with the soul in time. Spirituality is the connection to everything, including oneself. -Hemant Sagar

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Devotion leads to Happiness (2)

Good Morning friends, we are talking Happiness through Devotions. We talk little of this in previous post. We continue our post with the same topic.

Begin your devotional time by quieting yourself. Take a few deep breaths and become still. Some people light a candle or say a simple prayer such as, “O God, open my heart to hear your message to me in the words I read.”

Then read a short passage in the Bible and some additional reading. A resource such as Daily Bread and The Upper Room can guide you in choosing scripture passages, and its witness from other believers can help you connect the words of the Bible with concerns of everyday life.

At the end of your reading time, be silent and wait to see what words, feelings, or images rise in your heart or tug at your thoughts. Notice what situations or people come to mind.

Consider how the words or images connect with your life; then pray and ask the Holy Spirit to help you to see what God may be saying to you through what you have read, thought, and felt.

Devotion leads to Happiness (1)

Good Morning Friends. We are talking happiness. When we have devotions for anything or act done with devotion leads towards happiness. Let’s talk more about Devotion leads to happiness.

Happiness is what we are looking for. Everyone dreamed of that. There is this happiness for praying, happiness for singing, happiness for sharing, happiness for reading. It’s with ourselves that makes us happy. As for now, I want to talk with you about devotion which leads to happiness.
The phrases “doing devotions” or “having devotions” may sound foreign or weird. These phrases are simply ways people describe spending time with God by reading the Bible (and other Christian literature) and praying. Why bother to read the Bible and pray? Why is having a regular time with God important? We spend time with God in order to deepen and strengthen our relationship with the One who created us and yearns to be with us.

But because we are all different and because each of us has a unique relationship with God, no one devotional pattern will work for everyone. And no one way works for anyone all of the time. Experiment until you find the time of day, content, and length of time spent that helps you feel connected with God.