It is not easy being spiritual in a world which is so obsessed with hate and hurt. How is one supposed to keep their vibrations high when everyday so many things happen to make them feel frustrated and angry? It can be a continuous struggle to try and be compassionate even on a daily basis. […]
via CONSCIOUS REMINDER: “How To Keep Your Cosmic Magic In Check” — Circle of the Dolphins
The first essential is an awakening, a sense of the absence of spirituality, the realized need of giving to our lives a new and higher quality; first, there must be the hunger before there can be the satisfaction.
Similar effects are often produced by widely differing processes. In the psychical world that quality which we call spirituality may be associated with and evoked by Theism, or the belief in a Divine Father; by Pantheism, as in the case of Spinoza, whose face at the very first glance impresses you with its spiritual cast; or by the Buddhist belief in Nirvana. It may also be attained by following the precepts and striving after the ideals of Ethical Culture. For spirituality is not indissolubly associated with any one type of religion or philosophy; it is a quality of soul manifesting itself in a variety of activities and beliefs.
The spiritual life, then, may be described by its characteristic marks of serenity, a certain inwardness, a measure of saintliness. By the latter we are not to understand merely the aspiration after virtue or after a lofty ideal, still pursued and still eluding, but to a certain extent the embodiment of this ideal in the life–virtue become a normal experience like the inhalation and exhalation of breath!
Learn to look upon any pains and injuries which you may have to endure as you would upon the same pains and injuries endured by someone else. Spirituality depends upon our tutoring ourselves to regard the welfare of others–moral as well as external–as much our concern as our own….
May Horoscope, including Tarot, Spirit Animals, Auras, and Lucky Numbers.
Generalized Overview, All Signs:
The Nine of Wands suggests a change in plans may be on the horizon. Things that have been running smoothly may suddenly come to a halt: this could be your enthusiasm about an idea or even a person who seems to have changed, leaving you uncertain what to do next. The wands suggest digging deeply for inner strength and creativity as you look for resources that may assist you in your decisions.
The King of Wands reminds you to lead your life with intent, vision and a long-term view. Know that even though you are experiencing challenges this month, this is just a part of your journey to something more positive. Eventually, you will see this time as just a little blip on the radar and it will have simply served to make you stronger. Stay focused on your long-term goals.
via The Cards and The Stars: Monthly Horoscope, May 2018 — Amos
