There are many ways to have a spiritual practice and many interpretations of what it means. At the very heart of this spiritual search is the acceptance of the idea that in all lives there is a probability of suffering. The question that has troubled world religions for thousands of years is How do we transcend suffering in a way that raises individual awareness and compassion as well as adding to the greater Good?
Pathways
Prayer and meditation are deeply meaningful ways to find peace and practice compassionate intention towards ourselves and others. But there are also times when we are just too stressed to find enough stillness for this. The folklore of Worry Dolls may help us relax, get needful sleep and move towards inner peace. Mala beads may help us focus our attention away from the material world for a while so that we can connect with a deeper content within ourselves. The resonant tones of singing bowls and cymbals can give us a gentle reminder that we are spiritual beings. Colourful Prayer Flags send out messages of compassion and peace to the world and remind us that life is also celebration and joy.
