Quotes for Any Occasion
Spirituality requires us to identify, question and place ourselves within the larger scheme of things in relation to others, the natural world, our deities and non-incarnated beings. It requires us to do a research on continuous basis. It helps us to act in such a way that all of the decisions we make, regardless of how insignificant they may seem at the time, ultimately lead to spiritual enlightenment and self-realization.
Do not be confused by the role of a guru, they are not to be confused with gods or deities. A guru is more like a teacher or mentor. The term ‘guru’ comes from Sanskrit origin to mean a teacher with a very specialized knowledge, which provides more than simply teaching but includes mentorship, counseling, inspiration and an exemplary of life. Gurus are usually those who have, in a sense, traveled a spiritual journey to the point where they may lead other in their journey to self-awakening and spirituality. It can be said that what makes a guru, is someone who has realized his or her identity with a divine spirit.
Consciousness may be defined as a state of being in which you are aware and responsive to your surroundings. This definition may be further expanded into conscious thought, in which we are not only aware and responsive but also have feelings and perceptions of our surroundings based on our own personal experience of our surroundings. Consciousness is a central concept in debates relating to the human experience as it has historically been used to differentiate us from other forms of life.
The belief that we will be reborn into another form after we die is an ancient concept that derives from eastern religions, such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Jainism. Ancient Indian and Japanese texts often mention this religious phenomenon, including other great cultures that have produced various religions.
Integrity is defined as the ethical or moral values possessed by us. It means doing the right thing at the right time. Every individual has a personal choice to be truthful, honest and accurate in his or her actions and maintain trustworthy relations with other people.
Inner strength is the ability to cope with any stressful circumstances you encounter in life. It is often referred to as resilience, and can simply begin with positive thought and actions. Developing good inner strength during your childhood years can help you significantly as an adult in a variety of facets.
Inner strength transcends physical capabilities and rather refers to your mental, intellectual and spiritual strength. However, your physical situation may affect your inner strength.
Paramahansa Yogananda defined self-realization as knowing, in all aspects that we are one with the omnipresence of God. It is a point of transcendence at which a person has a clear understanding of who and what they are, their relationship to others and their relationship to a higher power and the universe. Self-realization leads you to understand that we are separate neither from other individuals nor from a higher power. We are all interconnected and our main goal in life should be to continuously improve our understanding of this interconnectedness. [Read more…]
