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It has actually taken me a long time to get to this moment and say it out loud and own
it. I have always been religious. I love church and have an amazing church
family in my hometown. I was the secretary of my youth group and love the
feeling I get when I hear the stories of goodness and truth while being surrounded
by friends.
When I got to college, I took a Judaic studies class. I’m a
Christian by birth, a protestant and a Congregationalist. But I have always had an interest in what it meant
to be spiritual. I took the Judaic studies class to learn more about our
history and another form of religion. I took it to understand that spirituality
is in all of us, no matter which God you turn to. My minister, upon speaking to
my husband and I about our different backgrounds said: “It doesn’t matter who you believe in. They all point
north. They all believe in goodness and love.”
My husband is a mixture of religions: catholic, hindu and a
handful of others. He told me that he knows the difference between good and
bad. He understands the meaning of truth and he loves helping others. He just
doesn’t love church. He will go and enjoy the stories but doesn’t enjoy the
necessity of bringing your heart into a specific location to pray.
I am a mixture of my own form of religion. I will tell
people I am Christian, as I love going to my home church and being with my
family. But I would be a liar if I didn’t also mention that I pray to Ganesh to
help me remove obstacles. Or to Tara to help me become more brave. Or to the
God that I know in my heart and in my own description and words and feelings.
Or when I meditate and listen to the universal wisdom that is passed down upon
me.
As I was getting my tarot cards read yesterday, I realized
that I am a spiritual person. I love listening to my heart and to the wisdom
around me. I love energy and learning about my chakras. I want to know more
about reiki and crystal bowls. I get my tarot cards read. I believe in creating
your own destiny but also believe in following the path that the universe
provides.
Ishvara Pradihana means the belief in God or the universe.
It means that whatever happens is supposed to happen and it will guide you to
where you are supposed to be. In plain
English: if shitty stuff happens, it happens for a reason. Something better is
coming. Wait and listen.
Ishvara Pradihana is how I strive to live my life.
I came to the realization today that I am much more
spiritual than I thought. I love listening to the energy in the universe. I
like feeling other people’s energies and always try to keep everyone happy,
sparkly and in love with life. I encourage you to listen. Spirituality comes in
so many shapes and forms. There needs to be no label. We just need to be kind.
If you crave the label, then by all means, please take it. As I mentioned, I love
my church. If someone asks me I say that I am a Congregationalist. But if
someone inquires and asks more than I will tell them I am spiritual. I love love.
I’m still exploring what spirit means. I’m still researching
and learning. Spirit in many ancient languages means breath. So perhaps yoga is
exactly where I’m supposed to be in this moment. Today however, I am spiritual.
I get my tarot cards read. I light incense. I am a modern age, swears’ like a
sailor, high heel wearing yogini who loves glitter and God. Today I am
spiritual.
What are you? J
What is YOUR take on spirituality and God? Do you have a
belief system you love? A church who is more like a family? Do you believe in
kindness? Do yoga? Love love?
Wherever you fall, know you are loved. Know that someone out
there loves you. Be it the universe, God, your mom, your friends or your
faithful pet – someone loves you and is watching over you.
Follow your dream. Listen to YOUR spirit and make all your
dreams come true.
Get out there, do yoga & make life SPARKLE!
Namaste,
Namaste,
Jenny
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