The Power of Choice

“Managing the power of choice, with all its creative and spiritual implications, is the essence of the human experience. All spiritual teachings are directed toward inspiring us to recognize that the power to make choices is the dynamic that converts our spirits into matter, our words into flesh. Choice is the process of creation itself.”— CarolineContinue reading “The Power of Choice”

So What IS The Creative Spiritual Lifestyle?

Genie’s Note: During the month of April we will be exploring the connection betwen creativity and spirituality. Bob is starting us off with another of his insightful articles. You many have noticed we are returning to daily Espirational posts. By Robert O. Robbins The first thing we learn when reading the Holy Bible’s Pentateuch written byContinue reading “So What IS The Creative Spiritual Lifestyle?”

Everything is Holy Now

I thought this beautiful song from Peter Mayer was perfect for our theme of sacred ground.  May the music carry the message deep into your heart.       Let’s Talk About It We are talking about Holy Ground this month in The Espirational Community on Facebook.  Please consider this your invitation to join our communityContinue reading “Everything is Holy Now”

The Deepest Sense of Belonging and Participation

“The spiritual is inclusive. It is the deepest sense of belonging and participation.We all participate in the spiritual at all times, whether we know it or not. “    —Rachel Naomi Remen Announcement:  Espirational First Tuesday Live on Facebook, today (Feb. 5 at 2:00 PM Central Time).  Miss the live broadcast?  Go to the top ofContinue reading “The Deepest Sense of Belonging and Participation”

The Benefits of Yoga: Flexibility

I put this down a way on the list because flexibility is not the ultimate goal of yoga.  However if you practice yoga you will become more flexible — not only physically but mentally and spiritually as well. When I began to practice again in my 50’s after a very long absence I was horrifiedContinue reading “The Benefits of Yoga: Flexibility”

Thought for Today

Perhaps ultimately, spiritual simply means experiencing wholeness and interconnectedness directly, a seeing that individuality and the totality are interwoven, that nothing is separate or extraneous. If you see in this way, then everything becomes spiritual in its deepest sense. Doing science is spiritual. So is washing the dishes.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn