Food
for the soul. Inspirational quotes, spiritual poems and an
exploration of spirituality and the journey towards wholeness.
Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and right-doing,
there is a field
I'll meet you there
When the soul lies down in that grass,
the world is too full to talk about
Rumi
Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and right-doing,
there is a field
I'll meet you there
When the soul lies down in that grass,
the world is too full to talk about
Rumi
Spirituality. What does it mean?
It's
a word we hear so often nowadays, but what does "being spiritual" truly mean? One
way of looking at spirituality, could be to view it as one of a number of aspects which make up our selves.
Other aspects of our being are our physical body, our mental body (thoughts) and our emotional body (feelings).
These aspects of self all impact on each other, so by remembering to also look after our soul (or spirit) along with our physical body, our thoughts and our emotions, we start to bring balance to our lives.
This balance manifests as peace, joy, contentment and happiness, among many other pleasant states and feelings!
Other aspects of our being are our physical body, our mental body (thoughts) and our emotional body (feelings).
These aspects of self all impact on each other, so by remembering to also look after our soul (or spirit) along with our physical body, our thoughts and our emotions, we start to bring balance to our lives.
This balance manifests as peace, joy, contentment and happiness, among many other pleasant states and feelings!
An Inspirational Focus
By
choosing to focus our attention on inspiring things that speak to our
spirit, we start to awaken to our true nature, and in the process are freed from many of the
often irrational fears that plague us.
Our spirit or soul is that part of us which contains all the wisdom we will ever need - and is eternal.
Paying equal attention to this aspect of ourselves, can lead us to find balance and discover an inner peace that does not depend upon events or circumstances in the world around us.
Rather, it is a quiet but profound inner feeling of fulfillment.
Our spirit or soul is that part of us which contains all the wisdom we will ever need - and is eternal.
Paying equal attention to this aspect of ourselves, can lead us to find balance and discover an inner peace that does not depend upon events or circumstances in the world around us.
Rather, it is a quiet but profound inner feeling of fulfillment.
A Happier and More Loving You
A
spirit-based outlook can help us to become less self-centered, less
needy of others' approval or recognition and less focused on
collecting possessions and social status.
By nurturing our spirit and expanding our consciousness, we become happier, healthier and more loving people, less likely to cause suffering to ourselves or others.
By nurturing our spirit and expanding our consciousness, we become happier, healthier and more loving people, less likely to cause suffering to ourselves or others.
Spiritual Medicine
When
we have a physical condition, illness or injury, we do not hesitate to go see our
doctor.
But what about when our hearts and souls need healing? Where do we find the right words, sounds or images to comfort a broken heart, or calm a troubled and confused mind?
Have you ever considered the healing power of music, poetry or visual art?
And did you know that there is an incredible wealth of spiritual medicine available, ready to be tapped into whenever you need it?
Healing Your Spirit
Throughout
the ages, there have been many great spiritual teacher-artists who have
soothed, consoled, healed and inspired people through their work.
Be it the wise words of a spiritual poet, the heavenly music of healing composer or the paintings or sculptures of a visionary master - engaging with spiritual art is a powerful way to instantly boost your mood and nourish your soul.
Just have a look at the incredible wisdom and healing in these quotations by 13th Century Mystic Poet Rumi below.
Be it the wise words of a spiritual poet, the heavenly music of healing composer or the paintings or sculptures of a visionary master - engaging with spiritual art is a powerful way to instantly boost your mood and nourish your soul.
Just have a look at the incredible wisdom and healing in these quotations by 13th Century Mystic Poet Rumi below.
10
Life-changing Tips Inspired by Rumi
By
Robert Piper, from his blog MindBodyGreen
1.
Challenge Fear
"Run
from what’s comfortable. Forget safety. Live where you fear to
live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious."
2.
Be Bold
"Do
not be satisfied with the stories that come before you. Unfold your
own myth."
3.
Have Gratitude
"Wear gratitude like a cloak and it will feed every corner of your life."
4.
Take Action
"Why
should I stay at the bottom of a well, when a strong rope is in my
hand?"
5.
Have Faith
"As
you start to walk out on the way, the way appears."
6.
Embrace Setbacks
"If
you are irritated by every rub, how will you be polished?"
7.
Look Inside
"Your
task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the
barriers within yourself that you have built against it."
8.
Learn From Suffering
"The
wound is the place where the Light enters you."
9.
Don't Be Concerned With What Others Think Of You
"I
want to sing like the birds sing, not worrying about who hears or
what they think."
10.
Do What You Love
"Let
yourself be drawn by the stronger pull of that which you truly love."
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