Should have / Could have / Would have What can one do to have a spiritual realization? I don’t know what you can do. I only know what I can do. I don’t know what anyone should do. Perhaps there is nothing you should do, and thinking there is confuses us to the point that we don’t know what to do. There is certainly something you could do; even so, I don’t know what that is. When you know what you can do, then you’ll know what you could do, and what to do. Those who can, do what they can. What they do is personal and internal; it is a unique means of self-expression. Teachers teach, preachers preach, ministers minister unto others to facilitate a spiritual realization in others. Artists of all kinds recreate their inspirations in order to inspire others. Ideally, these facilitators have already had the realization they seek to facilitate in others; but how did they get it? By doing what they can. 1) Do something! Specifically, do what you can. Don’t try to do what you can’t. Do what you know you can do, what you know how to do, what you know to do. When striving to achieve spiritual realization, no one can do more, or less, than they know. Knowledge is the limit. Don’t believe it when they say that the sky’s the limit, or that there are no limits to what you can do. There are limits; and the limits of your knowledge limit what you can do. As Holmes points out, we can continue to study and expand our limits, but: “One idea thoroughly understood and put into
About a year ago, I began to find genuine interest in spiritual knowledge and learning, and its value and many applications outside of formal education and studies. I began researching philosophers and reading their works regarding spiritualism, new ways of thinking and perceiving things, as well as how our lives as human work in conjunction with the universe around us. I find this kind of thinking, and discovering some of the infinite wealth of knowledge around me, to be both personal and liberating.
We can wander the earth searching for eternal life, looking out for an answer to ourselves and a chance at prolonging our success; however, true strength comes from one’s willingness to accept personal limits.
What I have learned is to get in touch with my spiritual self. I can
In this research paper, I will try to illustrate my hypothesis of spiritual formation throughout the lifespan by using my interpretation of a collection of theories. The theories I will refer to include Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory, Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory, and Kohlberg’s Development of Moral Reasoning Theory. In Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development, he develops a theory of cognitive development that occurs in stages from persons under two years of age through age 14. Piaget’s theory relates to the cognitive development of a human person. In Erik Erickson's Theory of Psychosocial Development, Erikson describes a theory
“We all long to be in the flourishing section, but we stay in the safe section”(Mr. Mustard.) I want to be able to stand up for what is right no matter who it is for or when it is. “ For I know the plans I have for you, Declares the Lord, Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future(Bible Gateway.) This is has helped through this year because it has helped me to know that I am the temple of God and I am the body of Christ. I know that my plans and God’s plans are different. I learned that through this year. I always wanted to make my own plans like I will study this or I want to do this. But it I have found out that it doesn't work that way. I know I have to believe in him and he will show me the way. “Also tht I am the body of Christ, when God looks down onto this earth, He will look down on us and see the image of Christ in us”(Pastor Matt.) That just blew my mind, I don’t know why, but it did. That is why I want to grow more in my faith and my action because we all are made in Christ image, and we should fulfill
“Accept what you are able to do and what you are not able to do”.
The article Discerning Spiritual Discerning, by Dennis J. Horton, is about the idea of how to help someone find his or her purpose in God’s plan is explored. This is one of the greatest, life changing choices for students to make. The role of a counselor can be very beneficial when it comes to assisting a student in making his or her choice. How the student and the counselor view God’s purpose is important. There are three approaches that Horton has; bulls’-eye, wisdom, and relationship-formation. These three approaches are different in how the student views the manner in which he or she sees God’s purpose for him or her.
To unlock the greater meaning of life and wisdom, one must overcome and redeem himself or herself
“Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” - St. Francis of Assisi
(1) You pay attention to your spiritual life: You remember that the whole aim of your search is to fill that “God-shaped” void in your life —
Throughout my experience with my hometown church, I prepared and instructed religious lessons that were entertaining, but more importantly insightful to the youth of the church. Through acting, musicianship, and artistic qualities and strengths, our youth consistently performs for the congregation to express our faith and development as the future generation of this country. Ultimately, I believe I have been able to contribute in a innovative way. I believe my contribution have been informative and revolutionizing through a variety of entertaining and attentive methods. I wholeheartedly believe that my time as a leader in my hometown will eventually reduce the likelihood of these pupils committing wrongful acts and will increase the likelihood of these pupils to pursue a further commitment to religion and
Do you see that you don’t need to travel your spiritual journey alone? To bear the fruits of your spiritual beliefs requires assistance from a Higher
Within Zenju’s The Way of Tenderness she speaks to a reengagement with how spiritual awakening is understood within Buddhist discourse. In particular Zenju challenges the gap distancing spiritual awakening from our everyday experiences. Instead, Zenju argues to inextricably link spiritual awakening and everyday experiences: “awakening does not come in a blind, euphoric, or empty world” (2015, 7). Further, Zenju’s engagement with spiritual awakening creates space in which to critique Buddhist discourses that serve to oppress bodies, as well as to recover Buddhist discourses that serve to liberate bodies. The same Buddhist discourse can be used to both liberate and oppress people,
Some years after I joined the church, I took a spiritual gift assessment. One of my spiritual gifts is the gift of teaching. I had been teaching early in my professional career and was excited to be able to teach in the church. I felt that God would use me greatly to share his word with the congregation. I have recently been appointed Director of Christian Education for my church and I am so excited at the opportunity to positively impact the lives of our congregation and community. I am also in awe of the enormous responsibility that has been placed on my shoulders. Maria Harris in her book Teaching and Religious Imagination draws from Paul Ricoeur the conclusion that we can alter our existence by changing our imaginations. As a teacher of both children and adults, I have focused on the technicality of teaching rather than the imagination of teaching. Heretofore it has been my endeavor to ensure that any subject matter I taught was technically correct so that content could not be challenged. As a result of taking this class, reading books, viewing websites, and learning on music and arts in Christian Education, I must say, there are great improvement opportunities for further teaching development. When one considers what the word imagination means; ability to visualize, creative part of mind, resourcefulness and creative act, it is clear that we use imagination in every day life. So when we consider that in the act of teaching, imagination is being used,
The fifth question on practices that allow one to grow spiritually, Les answers “Bible reading, prayer, and fellowship with other believers. These are the biblical examples of spiritual tools.” This is truly the model by which one can grow spiritually. In my experience, being in fellowship with fellow believers is the only way to be protected spiritually, grow spiritually, and connect with others spiritually. This small group model, or fellowshipping coupled with daily prayer and meditation of God’s word keeps us moving and stretching ourselves to develop a deeper understanding of God’s nature and this will allow us to become more secure in our