12/14/04 Ways to live a happier more spiritual life
12/14/04
Ways to live a happier more spiritual life From: Neo Wicca@AOL.COM
Ways to live a happier more spiritual life
1 Explore your religion
Ask yourself if your spiritual needs are met in your religion. Is this religion right for you? Do you enjoy it? Explore all thoughts and feelings about your current religion, or about converting.
2 For just once, love all living things
Understand that all living things have a spirit. Try speaking with plants and animals. Reflect back on how you've treated them, and how they've treated you. What would you change? What would stay the same?
3 Be true to yourself
These are famous words. Or more like "To thine own self be true". But do you really understand? Many of us change our ways or opinions for others. But you should always do what you know you should in your heart.
4 Let go, and know there is no past or future, just the eternal present
When you are alone, let go of all the negative emotions in you. Cry, yell, kick, hit the ground, whatever. Let it out and let it just come out in whatever way. Know that there is no past, so forgive others and yourself of past deeds. There is no future, so don't think of what must be done soon. There is only now.
5 Make peace with the world
Many people die without making peace. To find peace with others, it must first be found within yourself. How do you make peace with yourself, only you know. Forgive yourself and treat yourself like an important person. Don't blame yourself for all the mistakes of the world.
6 Explore your actions
What is it you do from day to day? Do you ever hurt anyone? Have you done something you shouldn't have? Begin to see others and listen to them. Start to see other's point of view and don't rationilize your own actions so much.
7 Explore your virtues
What are some positive and negative virtues about yourself. What should you add or take away? Try living to the best virtues and speak out when negative ones arise so they won't be bottled up inside.
8 Know the way things are is the way things are
Sometimes the way things are can and should be changed. But usually they can't. If you really want to be happy, accept it. Accept your goals, your beliefs, your opinions, and your own ways of life. Accept others as well since you aren't likely to change them.
9 You cannot recieve what you deny yourself
If you deny yourself money, you will be poor. If you deny yourself love, you'll never get married. Look within and see what you tell yourself you'll never have. Don't say "I'll never look that good" and start saying "I can look like that if I try." This will get you more happiness because you start to believe in yourself more.
This is not a complete list. If you have ideas, comments, suggestions, or if you just want to drop in a line, then E-Mail me at Neo Wicca@AOL.COM
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