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
Category: Spiritual Journeys
awakening consciousness, living in the present moment, changing your thoughts, changing your life
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 Eightfold Path
This is the practical way to follow the 4 Noble Truths.
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
Starfish Poem
STARFISH POEM One day an old man was walking down the beach just before dawn. In the distance he saw a young man picking up stranded starfish and throwing them back into the sea. As the old man approached the young man, he asked, “Why do you spend so much energy doing what seems… Continue reading Starfish Poem
What is ego?
Uncovering the ego in yourself is confusing and complicated. Eckhart Tolle has studied the ego, and describes it as that “voice in the head”, the “incessant thinking and the emotions that are associated with it”, it comes from the “thinker” in us, and is not who we really are. The egoic thoughts always contain the… Continue reading What is ego?
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?