Silence

Silence offers each of us a timeless opportunity to commune with the universe and tap into the magnificent qualities of nature. Whether you are in meditation, in the body-centered restful awareness of your yoga practice, or simply soaking in the stillness of the present moment, connecting with silence is a journey back to your unconditioned self. (Deepak Chopra, Aug. 2005)

Myriads Ways of Spirituality in the Nuances of Our Lives

Why People Come Into Your Life

People come into your life for a REASON, a SEASON, or a LIFETIME. When you figure out which it is, you know exactly what to do.

When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed outwardly or inwardly. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally, or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend, and they are. They are there for the REASON you need them to be. Then, without any wrong doing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up or out and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and it is now time to move on.

When people come into your life for a SEASON, it is because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn. They may bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it! It is real! But, only for a SEASON.

LIFETIME relationships teach you LIFETIME lessons; those things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person/people (anyway); and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

Thank you for being a part of my life.

Where is your Faith?

Acts of Faith speak about Intuition, Grace, Friendship, Blessing, Spirituality, Creativity ................

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Spirituality

"...is so dynamic, free and constantly moving that it is almost impossible to pin down. It attends to the whole person, including the physical, emotional and intellectual, because mind and matter are not separate."

"...is found in everything, both living as well as non-living. The Spirit of the self must be nurtured and celebrated by us, as we are recipients of the gift of life."

Marilyn Patricia Yearwood

SUGGESTED READINGS

Yoruba Religion :
The Cornerstone of Society

April 10, 2003
by Ayanna Gillian
Self Empowerment Learning Fraternity , Trinidad and Tobago


E. Bolayi Idowu, in his instrumental work "Olodumare", indicates that, "The keynote of the life of the Yoruba...is their religion... in all things they are religious. Religion forms the foundation and the all-governing principle of life for them." This statement could not be more accurate. Unlike Western European cosmology, African religion forms not just a series of anecdotes to explain the social world, but is the very bedrock and blueprint for the socio-political structure. The Yoruba culture area comprising a large part of present-day northwestern Nigeria including Lagos, Ogun, Oyo and Ondo states as well as the adjoining areas in the Kwara state has a cosmology that is at the heart of its social world. Their creation story, within the wider context of the cosmology, attempts to form a mirror image of their social world and serves as reinforcement and validation of the workings of society. The extremely vast and complex nature of Yoruba cosmology would make it extremely difficult to fully explore all elements of its bonding with the socio-political structure, however this essay will attempt to explore its intricate relationship with the divine status of the Kings; the political relationship between the states of Yorubaland; the hierarchical structure of the village; the micro-political structure of the family and the significance of the religion in the society, showing how these elements are based on the complex and enlightened cosmogony and cosmology of the Yoruba.

Continue: http://www.rootswomen.com/ayanna/articles/10042003.html

Tapping the Power Within is a must read for all Black women to tap into their inner self through spiritual healing and growth. We sometimes forget that we have the assistance of the strength of our ancestors to help us face our daily lives, but Vanzant reminds us of this. Through the power within and our ancestors we can achieve self empowerment.

Secrets of Shamanism: Tapping the Spirit Power Within You by Jose Stevens and Lena S. Stevens is also a good book for those who like to do practical exercises as you read.