Basics Of Spiritual Living

Understanding Your Notions of Truth

Whether you participate in a popular faith or take an independent course, whether you trust in divine creation or cling to stern physical objectivity, your notions about truth define the overall context of your life. In this sense, all of us are spiritual beings as we all have certain beliefs about truth. Even to trust nothing might still be considered part of a spiritual belief system.

The Role of Spiritual Growth

Your spiritual growth is a built-in part of the process of human development. Truth, affection, and major power don''t prescribe a certain spiritual doctrine, so there''s lots of freedom to research a mixture of beliefs. However, the highest ideal for your spiritual doctrine is becoming intelligent. If your beliefs don''t fulfill the necessities of being intelligent at the very least, they can''t be thought spiritually sound as they''d be in violation of universal principles.

Consequences of Untruth in Spiritual Doctrine

If a spiritual doctrine yields to untruth, if it disconnects you from life, or if it breaks you, it infringes on the rules and will only lead you astray. Social conditioning teaches us to have secure bonds to our spiritual notions to the point of blending such notions into our identities.

My Intentions for Your Spiritual Journey

In this book, I''ll challenge you to view your spiritual feelings with truth, affection, and power. My goal isn''t to convert you to abide by any particular practice but rather to help you bring greater conscious awareness to your current spiritual life.