Showing generosity to others does not necessarily have to be in the form of money or gifts. Simple acts of generosity can mean so much to people.
Happiness exists on earth, and it is won through prudent exercise of reason, knowledge of the harmony of the universe, and constant practice of generosity.
— Jose Marti
Just like there are so many social strategies for making connections between individuals, there are various ways of connecting spiritually. This is achieved through analysis and understanding of the souls in the vessels kept in front of you. It takes a cultivated soul to actually listen and feel others for what they are. This is all a part of experiencing others and ourselves as spiritual beings, and once you start doing that, it means you’re well on your way to achieving a deeper understanding of everyone around you, including yourself.
Look around and enjoy the nature of the world. It doesn’t cost anything and it is all there for you. It says different things to people. What does it say to you?
The family is one of nature’s masterpieces.
— George Santayana
What is knowledge? What good is it to us? Do we need it? Let’s take a look.
And what, Socrates, is the food of the soul? Surely, I said, knowledge is the food of the soul.
— Plato
If you find yourself being overtaken my jealousy, read through these quotes and lead yourself away from this negative emotion.
Here’s what I think: the five most unattractive traits in people are cheapness, clinginess, neediness, unwillingness to change and jealousy. Jealousy is the worst, and by far the hardest to conceal.
— Douglas Coupland
Every single divine being ever mentioned by mankind can be considered a deity. What they all have in common are the unreal virtues that they encompass. Depending on the religion worshiping a deity, they can have different strengths and weaknesses, while in most monotheistic religions, the deity has no flaws. When a few deities from various religions are compared, a number of differences definitely outdo that of similarities, and that offers insight into the limitations we (or the gods themselves) have set for the divine individuals.
According to the philosopher and theologian A.W. Tozer the most important thing about a human being is what he/she pictures when they think about God. For those of us who are religious God can be found in church/temple, scriptures and the work that people do in His name. Those of us who do not prescribe to a particular religion may find God in nature, human interaction, community, or music. Some of us have never even consciously considered the question of God.
Even in the Twenty-First century, have yet to live in a world where freedom is universal. We cannot take our freedom for granted — rather it should be something we embrace wholeheartedly, in joyous celebration of our independence!
“We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
— Thomas Jefferson
Since nature is fundamentally thought to contain all the perfections God has bestowed us with, it is only natural that one may choose to seek his presence around his mute yet living servants. Being the idea of perfection and harmony, God has most likely created nature to resemble and depict what he represents to humanity. Any forest, ocean, mountain and even a backyard garden can improve one’s connection to the divine.
