Our Soul Animates Our Body and Mind

The soul is the essence of the man” – Socrates (470-399 BC) It has been said that our soul exists before we are born, and will continue to exist after we die. The soul is an elusive concept, yet every culture recognizes a spiritual part of us that is separate from the physical body, and… Continue reading Our Soul Animates Our Body and Mind

The Embodiment of Faith

    As I travel along my spiritual journey, I explore the subject of Christianity and touch on the Catholic faith, as I am familiar with it. I became a Catholic upon my baptism at 2 months old. For children, Catholic masses can seem long, especially high mass.  When I was 4 years old, with… Continue reading The Embodiment of Faith

The Four Noble Truths

  My spiritual journey continues, with the study of Buddhism.  While condensing the vast religion is difficult, it is based on The Four Noble Truths from The Buddha, or “Awakened One” who lived in India 2500 years ago. Buddhists don’t pray to God, but rely on the self. Buddha recognized that suffering was part of… Continue reading The Four Noble Truths

What is Your Calling and Your Purpose in Life?

  “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself” George Bernard Shaw Everyone wants to make a difference,  but how do you recognize your calling and your purpose in life? Your calling is WHAT you have been called to do. You are good at it, time flies when you’re doing it, and you… Continue reading What is Your Calling and Your Purpose in Life?