Spirituality

Spirituality is not a religion. Neither is it a chain of rituals to be performed. It is beyond anything manmade. We can be practicing any religion but we are all spiritual. Our intrinsic quality is to be a spirit.

Yet, people don't seem to understand this. They talk of anything spiritual like it is a phenomenon from another world.

Even if we teach the theory of spirituality, there will be a lacuna, because spirituality is to be recognized as a set of principles which have to be practiced and experienced. If you are spiritual, you have to follow a path which will be fraught with uncertainties and painful realizations. So, people don't go there at all. Understandable, I guess, but ultimately, a deep loss.

Surekha Kothari

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A sense of compassion

To forgive and be forgiven is the most beautiful feeling. It removes many blocks within, cleanses our energies and gives us a new impetus to start over. It is often a difficult exercise. But if we look at every human being as a soul and all the layers as meaningless as the ones we pile up on ourselves, we might succeed in developing a sense of compassion.

To let go of grudges and resentments and to try and forgive completely is beautifully demonstrated by the "paryushan" week by the jain community. They ask for forgiveness within their family and friends and anyone else they have hurt. And this requires a subjugation of the ego, although temporary for many. Being human, we do tend to lapse. However, it does teach us and make us aware that we need to make it a part of our lives gradually and with practice.

Surekha Kothari

www.BodyMindSoulCentre.com

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SpeakingtreeBlog: www.speakingtree.in/public/surekhakothari

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Connectivity

Times change, people change, circumstances change! But we hold on to our belief systems in spite of their getting obsolete, to grudges which we know are not good to keep within because they mess us up, resentments which hold us back while others move on...

Sometimes, I wonder why we humans were given the freedom of making choices when we didn't get the good sense to discern our good from bad. It is as clear as daylight that choices must be made for a happy end result. Happiness for all.

I posted a story titled "UBUNTU" today which says it all....I AM BECAUSE YOU ARE...how can I be happy when so many are unhappy? This is the only choice to make to turn the tide of our lives to a peaceful, meaningful and a truly spiritual direction. This is a timeless truth for human beings while the soul is encased in a physical body: connectivity!

Surekha Kothari

www.BodyMindSoulCentre.com

surekhakothari.wordpress.com

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Universal laws

There are many religions and sects and several texts which teach human beings how to live with each other and how to also evolve spiritually while performing our daily karma.

But what gets internalized is basically what some religious heads interpret from these texts and unfortunately, add their own bit to keep their place in the hierarchical order , thus , often losing the thought processes of the writers and the authenticity of the text.

The end result is groups, blind following, and rigid mindsets and therefore, limited minds and a huge amount of intolerance for anyone who does not believe in your belief systems....a potentially ignitable situation at the best of times and the worst of times.

If every human being was taught instead, to read the texts and gain the knowledge written with the pure, undiluted intentions of those writers, this world would learn to follow the universal laws and treat each other with love, respect and understanding.

It is never too late to incorporate such studies within the academic curriculum. There will most certainly be astounding results. We have forgotten our “gurukuls”.

Surekha Kothari

www.BodyMindSoulCentre.com

surekhakothari.wordpress.com

SpeakingtreeBlog: www.speakingtree.in/public/surekhakothari