Spiritual practice

A Divine Spark

“We have in us a divine spark that you can see. It’s a Light that shines in the human being. It’s our direct access to truth, our direct access to God. The purpose of all the spiritual practices that exist are to awaken that sparkto give it life, to give it energy, so that itContinue reading “A Divine Spark”

All of Spiritual Practice

“All of spiritual practice is a matter of relationship: to ourselves, to others, to life’s situations.” ~ Jack Kornfield

Joy as Spiritual Practice

“I believe joy is a spiritual practice.” ~ Brené Brown

The Small Still Voice

“A primary goal of the spiritual life is to learn to quiet the mind through prayer and meditation, through spiritual practice, so that we can hear what in both Judaism and Christianity, is called the small, still voice within.” — Marianne Williamson

Draw Near to God

“If you want to draw near to God, seek him in the hearts of those around you.Speak well of all, present or absent. If you would be a light for others, be like the sun: show the same face to all. To bring joy to a single heart is better than building countless shrines forContinue reading “Draw Near to God”

Smile

“If you really know how to live, what better way to start the day than with a smile?…Smiling helps you approach the day with gentleness and understanding….Smile with your whole being.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh Smiling as a spiritual practice — I love it. That’s one way we shine our light into the world.

Only Two Mistake

“There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth: Not going all the way, and Not starting.” ~ The Buddha

The True Lover of God

If you want to draw near to God, seek him in the hearts of those around you.Speak well of all, present or absent. If you would be a light for others, be like the sun: show the same face to all. To bring joy to a single heart is better than building countless shrines forContinue reading “The True Lover of God”

What is Spiritual Practice?

And why is it so important? Spiritual practice is the way we live out our faith, beliefs and principles in our day to day life. These might include prayer, meditation, mindful movement, study, service to others, creativity, loving kindness and other practices. When I find myself going off track in life it is usually becauseContinue reading “What is Spiritual Practice?”

Not Just Sitting and Meditation

“Spiritual practice is not just sitting and meditation. Practice is looking, thinking, touching, drinking, eating and talking. Every act, every breath, and every step can be practice and can help us to become more ourselves.“ — Nhat Hanh