That being said, it is certainly possible, as in my case, to purposefully give up those attitudes and behaviors that tend to distract from things like love, connection, God or eternity and incorporate those things that reinforce those concepts. For example, I do not own a TV, do not drink caffeinated beverages, eat limited sugar, do not consume drugs or alcohol, do not participate in gossip and tend not to attend large parties or social gatherings. I do a lot of prayer, meditation, contemplation, exercise regularly, eat carefully and sleep enough. My view is that is a matter of personal choice.
Friday, August 9, 2013
Spiritual Path
In my connections and conversations today I had people bring up the notion that they had to “give up” various behaviors and attitudes like the enjoyment of material things, sex, wild parties or other activities in order to follow a “spiritual path”. I think important to realize that it is impossible to not follow a spiritual path and that every event in life adds to that path. I also think it important to realize that the various behaviors and attitudes are simply a wonderful part of being human and living on this planet. It is all part of our growth and the reason we are here.
That being said, it is certainly possible, as in my case, to purposefully give up those attitudes and behaviors that tend to distract from things like love, connection, God or eternity and incorporate those things that reinforce those concepts. For example, I do not own a TV, do not drink caffeinated beverages, eat limited sugar, do not consume drugs or alcohol, do not participate in gossip and tend not to attend large parties or social gatherings. I do a lot of prayer, meditation, contemplation, exercise regularly, eat carefully and sleep enough. My view is that is a matter of personal choice.
That being said, it is certainly possible, as in my case, to purposefully give up those attitudes and behaviors that tend to distract from things like love, connection, God or eternity and incorporate those things that reinforce those concepts. For example, I do not own a TV, do not drink caffeinated beverages, eat limited sugar, do not consume drugs or alcohol, do not participate in gossip and tend not to attend large parties or social gatherings. I do a lot of prayer, meditation, contemplation, exercise regularly, eat carefully and sleep enough. My view is that is a matter of personal choice.
