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Spirituality is relating to, consisting of, or having the nature of spirit; not tangible or material. Synonyms include immaterialism, dualism, incorporeality and eternity. Spirituality is associated with religion, deities, the supernatural, and an afterlife, although the decline of organized religion in the West and the growth of secularism has brought about a wider understanding of its nature. While the terms spirituality and religion are sometimes used interchangeably, an important distinction exists between them. Traditionally, religions have regarded spirituality as an integral aspect of their religious experience and have long arrogated spirituality for themselves; claiming true spirituality cannot be experienced by the secular (non-religious). Declining membership of organised religions in the western world, however, has given rise to a broader view of spirituality. Those who speak of spirituality, outside of religion, often define themselves as "spiritual but not religious" and generally believe in the existence of many different "spiritual paths" - the emphasis being on the importance of finding one's own individual path to spirituality. According to one poll, some 24±4% of the United States population identifies itself as spiritual but not religious.[1] In contrast, those of a more 'New-Age' disposition, whilst not regarding spirituality as religion per se, see it as the active connection to some force/power/energy, spirit, facilitating a sense of the deep self. As cultural historian and yogi William Irwin Thompson (1938 - ) put it, "Religion is not identical with spirituality; rather religion is the form spirituality takes in civilization." (1981, 103) For some, spirituality includes introspection, and the development of an individual's inner life through practices such as meditation, prayer and contemplation. Some modern religions also see spirituality in everything see pantheism and neo-Pantheism. In a similar vein, Religious Naturalism has a spiritual attitude towards the awe, majesty and mystery seen in the natural world.
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1. Gay Travel And Tours To India
November 19, 2009
India is a multidimensional country that has much to offer to any type of traveler. From the snowcapped Himalayas to sunny, sandy beaches and all of the diverse terrain in between, gay travel to India includes a plethora of opportunities for adventure or relaxation in this ever-changing country. Long-known as a nation with a distinct dedication to spirituality and natural healing, gay travel to India is an ideal choice for those looking for the opportunity to refocus on what is important in life, reprioritize, and awaken or reawaken their spiritual center. India is also an ideal spot for... (read more)
Author: Howie Holben
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2. Katra Vaishno Devi: Where Blessings Come True
November 19, 2009
Besides of the natural beauty striking, the state of Jammu and Kashmir serves as a prominent destination in terms of spirituality. The holy cave of Mata Vaishno Devi, where people from far off places come to ask blessings, is situated near Katra town in Udhampur district in J&K. Lying in the foot of Trikuta Mountains, Katra Vaishno Devi is a perfect blend of spirituality and natural beauty.
Overview The cave is located at 48 km from Jammu and 13 km from Katra town. Every year, the maximum devotees are witnessed in the months of March-April and September-October here. Katra is basically t... (read more)
Author: Sanjog Kr
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3. Thing or Person
November 18, 2009
I was called to perform an emergency Taharah – the ritual cleansing and preparation of a body for burial. I was the rabbi of a large congregation, and although I had participated in Taharot in this funeral home, I had never been summoned for an “emergency Taharah.”
The manager of the funeral home, a friend, walked me to the door of the Taharah room but refused to enter with me. I peeked in and saw that there was a tiny body under the sheet, and assumed that the man, who had suffered the terrible loss of a son-in-law and grandchild in an auto accident, could not bear to see a dead baby. ... (read more)
Author: Rabbi Simcha Weinberg
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4. Do Gemstones Work-No They Don't for 90% of the People.
November 13, 2009
Do Gemstones Work-No They Don’t for 90% of the People.
Alteration of Karmic Life Map is a Herculean Task
The day an individual takes birth, his/ her karmic life map also referred to as fate/ destiny by many, comes into force. This karmic life map is the sum total of all milestones going to occur in an individual’s lifetime. This map includes but is not limited to moments of happiness and despair, phases of luxury and poverty, supreme strength and diseases, periods of power as well as humiliation, focussed mind and anxiety, experience of love as well as failure in relationships etc. ... (read more)
Author: Guruji Shrii Arnav
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5. Hurt Feelings vs. Hurt Heart
November 13, 2009
Clifford, 42, married with children, told me during a phone session that he was tired of not feeling happy and joyous. "As a small child, I remember being so happy and excited about life. But my parents didn't receive me at all. They were indifferent to my creativity and excitement.""Clifford, how did you feel when they didn't receive you?""Shattered."Yes, shattered. And the shattered feeling was too big for a sensitive little boy, so Clifford learned to put a lid on his joy to protect himself from feeling shattered. He also learned to protect himself by taking hi... (read more)
Author: Margaret Paul
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6. Pushkar Fair Rajasthan: Indulge In Traditions
November 12, 2009
Rajasthan – the most colourful state of India – offers a lot to enjoy the rhythmic beats of spirituality. Those who look for a perfect blend of spirituality and festivity must take a tour to Camel Pushkar Fair. This camel festival simply puts color to its every emotion as it is undoubtedly the largest camel fair of the world. Located at a distance of about 11 km from Ajmer, the city of Pushkar is popular among tourists from all over the world as it is the only place that houses the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma. The true beauty of the place lies in beautiful hills that surrounded the ci... (read more)
Author: Manish Sinha
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7. Splendid Beauty Of Nepal
November 12, 2009
India is among the most famous tourist spots especially for the travellers who love rich culture and heritage. Every year thousands of visitors from all over the world visit the land of colorful assortment. In this majestic land you can pick up any type of tour packages like cool retreats, eco tourism, deserts, adventure sports, wildlife safari, luxurious wheel tour, spa and yoga tour, spirituality tour, royal retreat, heritage sites and beaches etc. while your stay in India you can explore the diversity of this beautiful country. After every thousand kilometres this country shows different fe... (read more)
Author: Tod Martin
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8. developing psychic power
November 11, 2009
Do you feel as though you might be psychic and would you like to train your psychic powers?Have you ever had a gut feeling, or known something wasn't right?Have you heard the phone ring and immediatly you knew who it was?This is your intuition operating, and your psychic powers may be there waiting for you to wake them up.Developing psychic powers and heightening your psychic ability takes dedication, time and lots of practice. It's like a playing an instrument only more difficult as results aren't as apparant as an instrument. All it takes to start developing your psychic ability is the decis... (read more)
Author: Jayson Schultz
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9. Blind Leading the Blind
November 08, 2009
If we become involved in preaching to others or teaching religion before experiencing Ultimate Truth first hand for ourselves, we teach from ego and not true compassion. Only when we personally touch Ultimate Truth with all its subtleties does universal love replace ambition. Then, our only concern is the residue of hatred and competitiveness that still may remain within ourselves, and the suffering of our fellow human beings that is now so clear to us.
One who teaches, yet has not experienced Ultimate Truth, is in effect faking it. They know that they are faking it. They pretend other... (read more)
Author: anagarika eddie rock
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10. Splendid Beauty Of Nepal
November 11, 2009
India is among the most famous tourist spots especially for the travellers who love rich culture and heritage. Every year thousands of visitors from all over the world visit the land of colorful assortment. In this majestic land you can pick up any type of tour packages like cool retreats, eco tourism, deserts, adventure sports, wildlife safari, luxurious wheel tour, spa and yoga tour, spirituality tour, royal retreat, heritage sites and beaches etc. while your stay in India you can explore the diversity of this beautiful country. After every thousand kilometres this country shows different fe... (read more)
Author: Genelia Brown
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11. Compelling Reasons to Practice Yoga
November 06, 2009
Irresistible reasons to Practice Yoga
Yoga is a traditional Indian practice that involves both physical and psychological exercises. Considering the total nature of yoga, it's so close to being a total life-style in itself. Though this practice has been in existance since the 18th century, it gained acclaim only during the 1960s. These are some of the finest reasons for any one to change to yoga.
Maintain good mental health. One of the most necessary parts of yoga is meditation. As a matter of fact the majority practice yoga to reach Samadhi which is the final state of meditation. In the... (read more)
Author: Amelia Sherman
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12. Transform your lifestyle through Meditation and Healthy Living
November 06, 2009
Juggling career and family? Burning out as a result? How did you do this year at work? Did you get that promotion? Where you told you were lucky because you got to keep your job? Even worse, did you lose your job? How is the home life treating you? Are you arguing with your spouse? Have you ever asked yourself, "Why Me?"You could probably drive down to the local bookstore and purchase an overpriced book that will tell you everything you want to hear. The only problem is that the promise to change your life is nothing more than a bunch of rhetoric to get you to buy the book.Sound familiar to y... (read more)
Author: Jayson Schultz
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13. Silent Prayer: Part 3 - How to Pray Silently
November 04, 2009
While we are praying silently, we are going to let go of all the baggage we carry on our shoulders regarding the past and future. When thoughts of the past come up, whether it be who we are, what we have accomplished, what titles we have earned, our childhood, our relatives, our relationships, bad experiences, good experiences - all these thoughts should be let go of the moment you realize that you are distracting yourself from silent prayer by thinking.
Future thoughts should also be relinquished, thinking about what time it is, how much time is left in this silent prayer session, what y... (read more)
Author: anagarika eddie rock
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14. South India Temples: Inviting Spirituality
November 05, 2009
Religion, beliefs and spirituality have been a part of our society since times immemorial. When it comes to the diversified land of India, a Hindu temple can be spotted at almost every nook and corner. But south India temple tour – comprising states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Pondicherry – showcases a unique aspect of religion and spirituality. Ancient Hindu temples in south India are favourite of all the religious minded people, art lovers and history buffs.
Background Most of these temples were built during the reign of Cholas, Chaluky... (read more)
Author: Sanjog Kr
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15. Bangkok, Tours With A Difference!
November 02, 2009
A holiday in Bangkok is different in many ways – it is an insight into the culture and tradition with a modern outlook. A Bangkok holiday is quite like a potpourri of adventure where you can attain spirituality or delve deeper into the aroma of traditional Thai food. There is so much to see, feel, and experience in Bangkok that one holiday will never be enough.
The best way to see Bangkok is by booking some of the tours offered by government agencies and private agencies. If you are staying at a boutique hotel or resort then the hotel staff can also book you on some of the Bangkok tours. ... (read more)
Author: Red Juice
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16. India Luxury Hotels Overview
November 02, 2009
There are a number of destinations that are truly arcane and mystical, but none of which can come even remotely close to India. This country has a lot to offer for its travelers; depending on what exactly it is that they are looking for. Once they do reach this destination, they might be amazed at all of the different things that one can do here. In terms of hospitality, India luxury hotels are right there, at the top. It is the presence of these hotels that make it a very comfortable destination to reach.
There are many different kinds of luxury hotels in the country, which is dependent... (read more)
Author: Seif Sel
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17. How to Handle Fear in Using the Law of Attraction?
November 01, 2009
Fear judgment is to facilitate condition of the mind in which everything is seen through blue glasses -- in which everything seems to bring a brains of the senselessness of endeavor -- the ``I Can't' assumption of mentality, as contrasted with the ``I Can and I Will' mental way of thinking. It is the noxious pick over in the mental backyard, which tends to murder the valuable plants to be found therein. It is the take off in the ointment -- the spider in the cup of the Wine of Life.
So far as we know the principal person to handling the word ``Fear-Thought' -- which has at this time ag... (read more)
Author: Peter Gut
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18. Foundations Of The Law Of Attraction
November 01, 2009
The peer of the realm Buddha believed “All with the purpose of we are is the effect of come again? We comprise thought", the Darby Bible Translation tells us with the purpose of piece of work, 3: 25 of the old testament, declared, “For I feared a horror, and it hath move toward winning me, and with the purpose of which I dreaded hath move toward to me.” It seems with the purpose of both Buddha and piece of work understood the eternal workings of the Law Of Attraction. However, unlike the enlightened Buddha, piece of work, like the majority of associates nowadays, suffered the dire cost of not... (read more)
Author: Peter Gut
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19. Desire - Force at the Center of the Law of Attraction?
November 01, 2009
You can look after little by physically in Life, be you still so strong and able. Life is a convoluted issue, and those are interdependent ahead apiece other representing the doings of things. One Individual, segregated from all the other Individuals, can accomplish little or nothing along the appearance of outer commotion.
He be required to form combinations, arrangements, harmonies and agreements with others, and in accordance with environments and things, to facilitate is, he be required to create and consume the proper environments and things, and appeal to to himself others with w... (read more)
Author: Peter Gut
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20. Claim Your Victory And Never Accept Defeat
November 01, 2009
God has not created you to be a failure; he created you to be the head and not the tail. There is no problem in your life that God can not fix, there is no hindrance in your life that God can not provide a break through to, and there is no closed door in your life that God can not open. Whatever the situation in you life you've got to lift your head up high and know that God is on your side. Don't be discouraged by the circumstances that surround your life, God is able to turn them around and make something good out of them. Don't give up hope you were destined to succeed. Claim your victor... (read more)
Author: Sandi M Lewanika
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21. Trials And Tribulations Are A Part Of Our Christian Walk
November 01, 2009
At one point or another most of us have experienced trials, they are a part of our Christian journey. No one no matter how rich, powerful, good or bad is exempt from going through trials and tribulations. When times get so rough we find our selves asking God if our troubles will ever end. We find ourselves wondering why things don't seem to be working out for us, or why God has allowed these things to happen to us. This is when we have to remember that God loves us and he wants the best for us, he hears our faintest cry. No matter what hardship we're experiencing in our lives God has not forgo... (read more)
Author: Sandi M Lewanika
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22. As Christians We Should Develop A Thankful Attitude
November 01, 2009
At times we spend a lot of time worrying about all the things that are going wrong in our lives and in the process we forget to take the time to thank God for all the great things that are going right in our lives. We have so many things to be thankful for and yet we choose to spend much of our time focusing on the negative. We focus so much on the challenges that life has thrown our way and don't pay any attention to the many blessings. As children of God it is important for us to get into the habit of thanking God for every situation in our lives. We have to cultivate a thankful spirit th... (read more)
Author: Sandi M Lewanika
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23. Practice Yoga for Good Health
November 01, 2009
Yoga is the latest "it" workout for fitness fanatics around the globe. Only a few realize though, that yoga is in fact an age old practice of keeping healthy and fit. [**] it offers lots more advantages then simply a lean and trim body.
A flexible body : Yoga has various exercises, known as Asanas which require that body be bent in different forms and postures. This guarantees that your body is stretched and that your joints are not clogged. Overall, you get a far more flexible body.
Treatment of agony Yoga exercises are truly good at relieving pains. Actually it is one of the best ways ... (read more)
Author: Amelia Sherman
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24. Healing with crystals and stones
October 29, 2009
Healing and metaphysical practice with crystals, semi-precious stones and their precious counterparts is getting more popular with the recently increased interest in spirituality and new age techniques. In this regard we speak of metaphysical stones, and there are numerous techniques for using these stones either in healing (self healing or treating others) or in meditation (individual or group meditation).
Quartz stones are standing out among the whole group of metaphysical stones. When we speak about quartz stones we are referring primarily to rock crystals, which are powerful resonato... (read more)
Author: Benjamin Goldberg
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25. Giving Your Baby an Unusual Name
October 27, 2009
What's in a name? Er...well, everything, really! Of course your little bundle of joy is the sweetest, most beautiful thing you have ever seen and you want to choose a name that reflects his/her individuality, spirituality, uniqueness and all-round special-ness.
But wait a minute!
Remember that the unique baby name you choose will help define junior's life - how they are viewed and accepted - for many, many years. What sounds cute and original for a 5-year-old, may not sound so funky for a 15-year-old...and what about a 55-year old?
Time was when only celebrities could get aw... (read more)
Author: Irvin Mcclain
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