#spiritual discipline

[crystalsenergy]

Envy.

_overcoming the common obstacles to human evolution (project of texts, insights & reflections)

Envy and comparison are feelings generated by excessive focus on the external (appearances, what seems to be, what is shown) and little on the internal (you, what you have, what you want, what you feel you need, and what to do about it).

Comparison and envy are the result of disconnection from yourself.

Avoid comparing yourself, projecting yourself, and if you notice yourself in this process,

try to shift the focus inward, asking yourself:

"Do I need to live like this?" "What does this add to me?" "What do I do with my personal power, which exists to some extent, when I ignore what I possess to desire what others have?

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

The way to godly living is surprisingly simple: We are to walk with God in His appointed way (Micah 6:8), diligently using the means of grace and the spiritual disciplines, and waiting upon the Holy Spirit for blessing. Note that godly living involves both discipline and grace. This emphasis upon duty and grace is fundamental to Reformed, experiential thinking on godly living.

Joel Beeke

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

"What is a true spiritual discipline? It is a known rhythm of the harmonised body. All is there. Nothing could be more material than to use the body for acquiring a right sensation of God."

~ Sri Anirvan

[via Ian Sanders]

[cosmicsage]

Having the courage to sit with your discomfort, understanding the nature of your lesson, acknowledging your creations, owning your actions and your reactions, is the most responsible and compassionate thing you can do for yourself. It may not make it go away fast, but it will resolve it FOREVER.

This will clear your energy, bring you true inner peace, catapult you into incredible expansion, and you will never have to repeat the cycle of suffering again.

Immediate energetic compensation, a.k.a feeding, appears to be the easy way out. It brings immediate relief, giving you the illusion of resolution of “the problem”, but it is only the resetting and perpetuation of the same inner patterns that brought you to your knees in the first place. So you go, hopeful, into an even harder version of the lesson, only to find yourself wondering why it all went wrong AGAIN.

Love yourself. Be compassionate to yourself. Put your hands on your Heart and say:

“I love myself enough to brave my inner storm and deal with it.

I love myself enough to have the spiritual discipline to look at myself with total honesty.

I love myself enough to work my energy with responsibility.

I love myself enough to get it done and over with THIS time.

I love myself enough to take care of me and guide my humanity into the new level of Beauty and Sovereignty that I came here to become.

And so it is.”

-Marco A. Gómez

[northwoodsfan]

Grace Nugget for 1.4.23

Grace Nugget for 1.4.23

Grace Nuggets: Simple reminders of God’s great love for you.

[jamestippins]

Fasting isn't for Everyone... Discovery, Not Disaster

The Discipline of Fasting: Subtraction for Discovery, Discipline, and Devotion Fasting, as a spiritual discipline, has been practiced across centuries and cultures, from the early biblical narratives to modern health-conscious societies. Yet, its true purpose transcends physical abstinence. At its core, fasting is an act of intentional subtraction—removing worldly dependencies to create space…

[providencereiki]

Everything You Need To Know About Habit Stacking

Habit stacking is an excellent way to add new habits to patterns and habits that already exist. I have done this by using several habits that I wanted to add to my daily life. The first time I utilized habit stacking it did not have a name yet, or at least I wasn’t aware it had a name. I really wanted to become consistent about flossing nightly before bed. This was not a hard routine to add a…

[yeslordmyking]

Hebrews 12:5 — Today's Verse for Thursday, December 5, 2024

[compassionmattersmost]

Neti Neti #20: Taming the Restless Mind and The Story of the Genie

Question: My mind often feels restless and insatiable, constantly creating desires and distractions. I’ve heard the story of the genie climbing the pole to stay busy as a metaphor for controlling the mind. How can I apply this wisdom to my own practice, especially through the use of ‘Neti Neti,’ to keep my mind focused and find peace amidst its relentless demands? Dear Friend, There are…

[mindfulldsliving]

The Importance of Humility in Overcoming Conceit

In our journey towards spiritual fulfillment, understanding the balance between conceit and humility is crucial. Each of these qualities plays a significant role in shaping not only our personal growth but also our relationships and worldview.

Overcoming Conceit: A Guide to Spiritual Discipline Ecclesiastes 1:13; 1 Corinthians 8:1; Romans 12:16; Genesis 8:21 In a world where self-promotion often takes center stage, the challenge of balancing humility with conceit is more pressing than ever. We often find ourselves grappling with the idea of how to acknowledge our own achievements without slipping into vanity. Biblically speaking,…

[thepraisedomain]

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[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

"Mistake not, I pray you: these duties must be had and used, but still a man must not stay there. Prayer says, “There is no salvation in me;” and the sacraments and fasting say, “There is no salvation is us;” all these are subservient helps, no absolute causes of salvation." - Isaac Ambrose

[biblebloodhound]

Wisdom for Life (Proverbs 11:1-31)

Anyone can find the dirt in someone. Be the one to find the gold.

The Lord detests dishonest scales,    but delights in an accurate weight.When pride comes, so does shame,    but wisdom brings humility.Integrity guides the virtuous,    but dishonesty ruins the treacherous.Riches don’t help in the day of wrath,    but righteousness rescues from death.The righteousness of the innocent makes their path straight,    but the wicked fall in their wickedness.Those who…

[eyeoftheheart]

“Demonstrate discipline of Spirit, for without it you will never be free. For the slave, spiritual discipline is a prison; yet for the one who is free, it is a healing garden of beauty.”

― Helena Roerich, The Secret World Government: Cosmic Guidance for the Leader

[kspear]

Running as a Form as Prayer Step-by-step

Mornings are my favorite time to run. As I head out the door, the new day has yet to take shape. There are so many possibilities. An early morning run is an excellent time to begin the day in prayer. Indeed, I’ve found running to be a form of prayer. I agree with the ishouldberunning.com blog that prayer and running go hand-in-hand. I didn’t start running to strengthen my spiritual life.…

[meditation-music]

Why Yogis Say "Stop Seeking Pleasure:" How Spiritual Discipline Leads to liberation.