What makes you feel spiritual?

I've always sensed the spirit within me rally when I get away from the hustle and bustle of what some people think is the great life. Once I've escaped to any place away from those who suck the energy right out of me, and can clear my mind of the trivial things of being earth-bound, then that spirit speaks to me. It's at that time that I can see, whether physically or mentally, all the things that were created for peace and enjoyment, and recharge.


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The fastest track to Joy and spirituality I have yet found is giving without expectation.

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Lenny

I'm with you on that one, especially when the person you've helped doesn't even know it was you who helped. It guarantees no strings attached and shows pure love. It's fun to see people get what they need, not knowing where it came from. It leaves them with the feeling that someone out there understands their plight and truly cares. On a selfish level, it gives me the freedom to stop worrying about them.

I've never dreamed of being rich, but I have fantasized about having a LOT of money. I'd spend it playing Santa Claus to the needy on an individual basis. I'm a little skeptical of charity organizations. Some appear more concerned with the welfare and suvival of the organization over the welfare and survival of the people they are serving.

Being in the laughter and friendship of all my friends both here and IRL. Ohhh and my puppy dog too lol.

Birds flying and singing.... always lifts me up

found feathers..... artwork... watching people help people....

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Birds flying and singing.... always lifts me up

found feathers..... artwork... watching people help people....

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Yup. Also, watching a huge spider build it's web outside my kitchen window - and leaving it there without any fear or irritation at being unsightly. I used to be terrified of spiders - and a clean freak around the house. Due to my illness, I totally suck at housekeeping now (do more harm than good).

It paid off. I checked on him the next morning, and it was a beautiful design. It rained overnight, and the reflection of the morning sun made the droplets look like diamonds. A single feather of a Blue Jay was caught in the web. I had my own personal "dream catcher" - made by nature, and it didn't cost me a thing.

I never thought I'd have the capacity to appreciate and befriend spiders and dust bunnies.

thanks for sharing this KathyM Gramma loved the spiders too... kept the yard clean of some of the pestier bugs... one then went and built a web in moms' window (yes, very artistic )... we debated its removal, but, watched it for a while.. at first mom was really freaked, but then i reminded her of Grammas' ways... it seemed to change her view a little and the spider stayed... didnt see as many ants that summer and i thought, man!.. these bugs are taking over the place... a bunch of bees built a hive inside the back window.... that one troubled me.. i kept trying to think of a way top leave them in peace... but, they came in the house... finally winter came.. mom and i had disagreed about how to remove them lol

it was Spiritual for me .... learning to love all of Gods' creatures... i have a lot of stories about this, but, i'll save them for another time perhaps...

Thanks for Sharing KathyM... brings back some good feelings

When I think about all of the people in this world and those who have left this world who have touched me in some way, and about those in this world and beyond who I may have touched, I feel connected to something powerful and much larger than myself. I like to think of it like ripples on water. One connection or moment sends out ripples, and those ripples influence the water flow in ways we can't even see as the flow continues and continues and continues.

A really simple example is just how when I smile at someone in passing and they smile back. That can stay with me, and I hope it stays with them as well and then gets passed on throughout the day.

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my baby kicking inside my belly

This is a great question....and for me....there are so many different things that come to mind.

When my heart and another heart touch.....in some way shape or form.....I feel spirituality.

When I see the little things in life that matter...a smile...a firm handshake....eye contact....the smell of freshly baked bread....a gentle hug from a supportive individual.....they all bring about a feeling of spirituality to me, a connection made to something soothing.

I think the deepest feeling of spirituality I have ever felt was when I was in Scotland. I felt one with the universe while I was there. There was a draw in my soul that I felt from the rolling hills and beautiful lochs that sang to me and held me close. The clouds and sun playing peek a boo on the landscape that meets the seas......the fact that my ancestors roamed those lands...that to me was a huge spiritual moment in my life that I will never forget.

These are just some of the things that touch my spirituality.


sabby

I've been trying to be good, but now I can't help but ask, how many people are leaving something out or not replying because what makes you feel spiritual is not allowed here? No need to elaborate or discuss. I'll be the first to put my name on the list. I may be taking a break for a while because I'm struggling with what is missing here. Apparently that is becoming obvious though.

In this past week, I've tried and tried to find a spiritual place either in my mind, my heart or in nature. Just can't do it without God. To me, they are inseperable.

Christians may have been silenced on the board, but we sure aren't "quiet" and we're sure not going away. However, this will be my last post in this forum.

i think its ok to post about God here? God is Great

FYI - I have a God-given gift for laughter, Darrel. I can still find many, many things to laugh about.

Ok... this IS my last post here. Me and my big mouth. LOL

Rapunzel and SeptemberMorn

Maybe if we rephrase the question....

What aspect of the world around you and in your life (in this day and age) makes you feel peaceful and connected to God?

Greenleaves - If my interpretation of your question is wrong, please let me know.

Nature definitely .... the ocean and the sound it leaves in my memory, the stars especially down at the coast where the air is free from most pollution and the sky in summer is punctuated with shooting stars. The eyes of my dear old gran which hold memories and so much love for everyone.

I feel spiritual when I talk to God and look into the flame of a candle.

I feel spiritual when I am connected, connected to people IRL and online, friends that I love and adore.

I feel spiritual when I am on my own in silence, no tv, no computer, no noise ..... just being.

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" whether the people care to accept His love will be what decides their own fate: heaven or hell. God doesn't send anyone to hell, they take themselves there. God's love is LOVE. Some ppl just can't accept that they have to rely upon God and insist on trying to make their own rules and do their own things to get to a place that isn't even theirs, but God's. Heaven is God's place. If someone can't accept God and His love, they have no claim to even imagining there is a heaven, for their isn't one for them."

THIS IS NOT A POST AGAINST ANY ONE PERSON OR CHRISTIANS FOR THAT MATTER.

The above is part of a past post in this forum. It is posts like this that have caused problems in the past.

Put yourself in the shoes of someone struggling with their, mental illness along with their faith, or lack of it.....like me

I want to believe in God, I need to believe in God, but i still question God.

I condemn myself enough. I don't need to come to the spiritual "support" forum and feel that because my beliefs are different or not faithful enough, because I haven't/can't fully rely on God at this time, I have condemned myself to hell.

I WANT to feel peace, I need to FEEL God's love, but when I see posts like the above, they seem to validate my condemnation of myself. Because I can't feel God's love, because I still question God, I just don't measure up.

When I feel overwhelmed with hopelessness I need to come to a place where I can be reminded of the beauty in the world. I need HELP to see God. I need help to be able to calm my brain, to FEEL SPIRITUALITY in the little things, because the big things are overwhelming me

Christians are not being kicked off this board, but this isn't the board to post their all or nothing Christian teachings either..

I think we all need each other. I think we can all help each other. I want to feel the peace and love of God as I am sure countless others do, I just need help finding it before it is too late.

September, I am sorry that you feel you cannot post here any longer, but please visit, we are not as bad as you think.

Speaking of a deity in general, since its an integral part of most spiritual beliefs, is fine, and if it's convenient to refer to this spiritual being as God, that's fine by me. I don't think the concept of God is specific to any one religion, so it is fine to talk about this here.

DocJohn

thanks Doc John for clearing things up, I had asked days ago if it was okay to ask for prayers, could you get us answer to that also?

Yes, you can ask for prayers or good thoughts to be sent your way to a loved one or someone else you know......

What makes you feel spiritual?
If I meet you IRl i could explain better. Typing is very hard for me.
Being who I am.................Going threw many different things in my life. As if you know me I always said i put my troubles on postum note. As there were alot of different issues in my life, All of them different.
The worst being the loss of friends , family, watching kids pass on.
So much suffereing it caused PTSD. Which i do deal with. Hiding it alot but i deal.
Any way getting threw it was knowing what has always been in my heart. Sorry I am rambleing.
WHat makes me feel spiritual....with a smile on my face...I can honestly say looking at the stars at night.....listening to the wind.....hearing the birds.......mountains......knowing I can feel the ppl I have lost........looking at the mountains, ocean, the lakes. music can move me........but knowing myself and god and all makes me feel that way and peaceful too

Daniala

When I can get out, I like to wake up at the break of dawn and watch the sunrise over Lake Michigan. I'm stuck in my home, so now I settle for watching my "house" rise (darkness to light). I listen to the birds singing outside, and I spend some quiet time of reflection. I savor the beauty of a new day, and thank God for the gift of a new day - it's not a guarantee in life, so it shouldn't be taken for granted, IMO. I pray for the strength and resources I need to make it through that new day.

If things work out smoothly by the end of the day, I'm thankful.

If things work out badly, I just come right out and say to God "What the heck was THAT all about?"

If over a period of time it begins to feel like one big roller coaster ride, I say to God "I hope you're enjoying yourself" I try my best to throw my hands up in the air and enjoy myself, regardless of the twists and turns. I think it's okay to scream once in a while.

I hope and pray you'll be able to find peace.

Me

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That made me smile. I am very happy for you and glad you posted again.

Peace everyone and take care....

when i think about that... makes sense.. if i didnt have some part of spirituality within me, how could i hope to feel the spiritual out there... it is I who can do that... and God who waits....

idk.. i get kinda confused there cause, God is everything and also nothing.. so ive heard.... and it is Gods' master plan that decides everything... so, why do i think i have any control at all? i'm certain that what i can control is very minimal if anything at all...

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I've been trying to be good, but now I can't help but ask, how many people are leaving something out or not replying because what makes you feel spiritual is not allowed here? No need to elaborate or discuss. I'll be the first to put my name on the list. I may be taking a break for a while because I'm struggling with what is missing here. Apparently that is becoming obvious though.

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That made me smile. I am very happy for you and glad you posted again.

Peace everyone and take care....

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Not sure if you understood what I was responding to, Dani. See the highlighted text in the first quote. I really don't have anything left that I can contribute here in this forum. To me, God in my daily life and my spirituality are one in the same. I can't look at nature without thinking of God, the Creator of it all. I can't hold one of my grandkids without thinking of their Original Creator.

I don't feel free to say anymore. There is so much more I need to say but can't.

Please take care of YOU.