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Devotion
Whatever you hold as a Higher Power, Creator, Source, God, Christ, Allah or the many other names we give to name our most powerful guidance and resource, we are calling this section DEVOTION, to encompass all that you hold in reverence.
Down through history mankind has sought to find and follow that being or entity that would give them the most protection, love and comfort. For many this is found through organizations, churches, temples, etc. where someone is in front and in charge of dispenseing divine wisdom. If you find what you are looking for then it is something to continue and enjoy. On the other hand, if you feel a little less than filled full--fulfilled--it is important to know you can find this Divinity within yourself. We encourage all to join in fellowship with like-minded believers if that is your choice. But also we encourage you find that that God Within--that which is the spark of your very life--in a personal and contemplative way.
Here are a few suggestions to get you started:
Down through history mankind has sought to find and follow that being or entity that would give them the most protection, love and comfort. For many this is found through organizations, churches, temples, etc. where someone is in front and in charge of dispenseing divine wisdom. If you find what you are looking for then it is something to continue and enjoy. On the other hand, if you feel a little less than filled full--fulfilled--it is important to know you can find this Divinity within yourself. We encourage all to join in fellowship with like-minded believers if that is your choice. But also we encourage you find that that God Within--that which is the spark of your very life--in a personal and contemplative way.
Here are a few suggestions to get you started:
- Listen for your Inner Voice, Inner Knower, Inner Being, God's Voice, Source or whatever your are most comfortable with. Develop an inner dialogue with your personal Higher Power and get your guidance from that -- not an outside "authority." Learn to meditate
- Get rid of distractions and mindless programming methods. You may want to turn of your TV and drastically limit social media. Read, research and enlighten yourself of all kinds of subjects that interest you.
- Begin a serious path to KNOW THYSELF. Learn about your personality as a starting point. Learn to appreciate and accept all other styles of personalities.
- Spend time in prayer. Learn that you can "ask, and it is given." This is a separate step from listening to your inner guidance counselor.
- Seek out spiritual teachers and groups to associate with, grow and learn from and have fun/fellowship with. Remember, "iron sharpens iron."
- Fill your mind with uplifting, enlightening and soul-filling books, videos and information sources.