What I have found is that most of us are afraid that if we let go of the behaviors that are protecting us we will be lost, unprotected and thus damaged more. However, when we let those behaviors go, we discover our wholeness, our true strength, our creative problem solving abilities—and in the humbleness of that moment, we discover that a Higher Power has our back.

When we “speak our minds” and say whatever pops into our heads, it hasn’t gone through the “purpose and truth test.” While it may be honest to say what you think, your opinion is not the truth.

For the last couple of weeks we have been discussing the difference between religion and spirituality. So why does this matter? I think that there is a great change occurring and it is important when you say, “I’m spiritual not religious” you have a clear understanding of what that means.

Religion and Responsibility In part 3 of the Religion and Spirituality series we discuss the Seven Spiritual Hungers by Howard Clinebell. They are: Experience the healing and empowerment of love—from others, self, and an ultimate source. Experience renewing times of transcendence—expansive moments beyond the immediate sensory spheres. Have vital beliefs that lend meaning and hope

No one is an island. We all need other at points in our lives. A lively discussion on the meaning of religion and spirituality.

The recent events should cause us to reflect on how consistent our daily lives are with our spiritual beliefs. Fear causes us to act irrationally, focusing on our differences, instead of seeing where we, as Gandhi told us, have to be the change we want to see in the world.

Please feel free to download the 72 Names of God by Yehuda Berg. Each name along with the written text can be used as a meditation or affirmation.

Today we discuss the “Nine Stages of Transformation” or spiritual awakening as defined by author Penny Peirce from her book Frequency. We ask, how many of you are experiencing these stages? The Nine Stages of Spiritual Transformation Spirit Merges with Body, Emotions, and Mind The physical world is responding to an influx of high-frequency “cosmic”