Aware I grow in spiritual awareness. I am part of an infinite circle of spiritual light that illuminates the world. Knowing that I am one with God bolsters my faith and deepens my understanding of the great power and presence within me. During times of quiet contemplation, I touch this timeless Truth and feel my…
Category: Inner Light, Light within
A quote on “prayer” from “for lovers of God everywhere” by Saint Theophan the Recluse
Images, however sacred they may be, retain the attention outside, whereas at the time of prayer the attention must be within – in the heart. The concentration of attention in the heart – this is the starting point of prayer. —Saint Theophan the Recluse from for lovers of God everywhere compiled by Roger Housden
Spirituality from Daily Word: “Aware” (Espiritualidad de la Palabra Diaria: “Consciente”)
Aware I grow in spiritual awareness. I am part of an infinite circle of spiritual light that illuminates the world. Knowing that I am one with God bolsters my faith and deepens my understanding of the great power and presence within me. During times of quiet contemplation, I touch this timeless Truth and feel my…
Mystical quotes from Lalla, Ivan Granger, Rupert Spira from Mystic Meandering (re-blogged)
…Lalla – Ivan Granger – Rupert Spira Posted: 28 Jun 2020 10:26 PM PDT I have traveled a long way seeking God but when I finally gave up and turned back there He [She] was within me! Lalla 14th Century Mystic of the Kashmir Shaivism tradition For so many mystics it is this way. …
From the book: “The Little Soul and The Sun” by Neale Donald Walsch (from an old post)
Once upon no time, there was a little Soul who …
Spirituality from Daily Word: “Guidance” (Espiritualidad de la Palabra Diaria: “Guía”)
Guidance I am guided along my life’s journey. When planning a trip or vacation, I allow my inner wisdom to guide me as I map out my itinerary. From selecting what to pack to choosing the scenic route and deciding where to stop along the way, I let myself be directed to my highest…
Mystical Poems: “Hidden gems” by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Hidden Gems We know not what lies in us, till we seek. Men dive for pearls—they are not found on shore; The hillsides, most unpromising and bleak, Do sometimes hide the ore. Go, dive in the vast ocean of thy mind, O man! far down below the noisy waves, Down in the…
POEMS: “Turn inward” by Mystic Meandering
Turn Inward… Turn… inward, toward “The Silence;” The Light in your Heart; the space of Pure Awareness… Turn from the voices of an unconscious world; the voices of confusion, hatred, and ignorance; the ones who distract you from *knowing* the Truth of who you are… ~ Turn ~ Turn and Listen in the deep Silence,…
POEMS: “The spirit is the bouquet of nature” by Joseph Campbell
art by Bridget Voth “The spirit is the bouquet of nature” The divine manifestation is ubiquitous, our eyes are not open to it. Awe is what moves us forward. Live from your own center. The divine lives within you. The separateness apparent in the world is secondary. Beyond the world of opposites is an…
POEMS: “When I am not present to myself” by Thomas Merton
“When I am not present to myself” When I am not present to myself, then I am only aware of that half of me, that mode of my being which turns outward to created things. And then it is possible for me to lose myself among them. Then I no longer feel the deep…
Spirituality from Daily Word: “Understanding” (Espiritualidad de la Palabra Diaria: “Comprensión”)
Understanding I am illumined by the light of spiritual understanding. In today’s fast-paced world, I can collect a great many facts at the click of a button. But even as I gain intellectual knowledge, I may feel something is missing. I have a desire for spiritual understanding, which can only be found within. As I…
Spirituality from Daily Word: “Intention” (Espiritualidad de la Palabra Diaria: “Intención”)
Intention I declare my intention to be a light of God expressing. What are my goals in life? Am I focused on having a great career, getting married, or nurturing a family? Am I thinking about buying a house or car? Just as I set clear intentions for my outer life, I need intentions for…
