jackinmathis1 wrote:Hello everybody, I joined this forum today and ready to learn more and more on spirituality.Pls. help me
Spirituality - from Latin spiritualis, from spiritus, for "breath".
In Greek - "pneuma" - breath.
In Sanskrit - "prana" - breath.
You breathe, you are therefore a spiritual being. Don't let anyone tell you differently or that spirituality is more "subtle" than you think. As you live, as you experience, that is your spirituality, whatever form that takes.
If there's any feeling that life is less "spiritual" than it could be, if there's any feeling that you need "inspiration" - (which is only latin for "breathing in") - that there is "more to life", then I suggest that you are not "inspiring" yourself properly ( ... and no one else can breathe for you!).
Start from the very basic things, like: how do I breathe? How do I sit? How do I act? How do I eat? How do I relate?
Am I responding to the basics of life as best as I am able with the gifts I have - intelligence, health, posture, actions. Do I appreciate what I have and use it well, before wanting more? There is no point looking to further causes until a simple, true foundation of the living self is established.
These simple, mindful attitudes will do more than philosophies and religions ever can to enhance your well being. They have nothing substantial to offer you if you are without this centred and measured awareness (which is what the word "meditation" actually means).
Looking into less basic, less tangible areas before the foundation of self is set up will only distract you from life, spirit, energy. Work from the ground up, not from the heavens down, or you will be at the whim of the wind.
Posted: 31 May 2009