It is a common theory that it takes great sustained effort to get into top physical shape and it takes only a few days to get out of shape. Spiritual fitness, I believe follows that same model.\u00a0 If we focus on our spiritual relationship with God, Krishna, or the Universal Spirit on a consistent basis it too becomes highly developed. \u00a0Our intuition is sharper when we focus upon our relationship to the spirit on a daily basis. It is easier to maintain discipline when we focus upon our spiritual relationship with The One on a daily basis.<\/p>\n
Conversely when we, for whatever reasons, do not spend consistent time honing our relationship with the Universal Spirit, which most westerners refer to as God, our intuition is not quite as sharp and we become lax. We settle for sensual doughnuts as opposed to steel cut oatmeal, as it were.\u00a0 We rationalize doing things for the sake of convenience.\u00a0 We say, this may not be the right thing for me to do but I am justified because\u2026everyone else is doing it or I don\u2019t want to be the last poor honest man in a world full of \u00a0\u00a0scoundrels.<\/p>\n
This is my call to arms. We can not fall back into the doldrums for the sake of comfort. We are not meant to be comfortable. Jesus said \u201cI have sown a fire upon the world and now I intend it to blaze.\u201d He did not want us to be too comfortable. He was exhorting us to move towards the spirit. \u00a0\u00a0The most difficult aspect about getting in shape is the start. As Laozi says \u201cA journey of a thousand steps begins with a single step.\u201d Once you start on your spiritual journey or quest, it is incumbent upon you to stay consistent.<\/p>\n
I read recently that Americans don\u2019t identify as much with particular religions and there are less Christians in America as a result.\u00a0\u00a0 I understand that it is easy to become frustrated with a particular religion or an individual priest or pastor based upon their actions.\u00a0 Remember, they are human beings having a spiritual experience just like we are. They are not perfect and because of their humanity they invariably will make mistakes. Religion is important because it gives us consistency. At least one day a week if not more, we will spend time in a church, temple or mosque focusing upon our spiritual enrichment.<\/p>\n
We need to flex those spiritual \u201cmuscles\u201d as often as possible if we are to hone our connection and evolve. We need to find just 10-15 minutes every day and to work on our spirituality.\u00a0 This means prayer, contemplative thought, focusing upon our breath, mediation, yoga and or reading from our favorite spiritual texts. During those times we need to forget about the mundane troubles that confront us and focus solely upon our relationship with God.\u00a0 As we increase our spiritual focus, we will find the answers to those day to day problems that we think are so insurmountable. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0God is always there for us. We just need to realize that if we reach for him\/her, we will be embraced.\u00a0 Flex those spiritual muscles my friends, the beach season will be soon upon us.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It is a common theory that it takes great sustained effort to get into top physical shape and it takes only a few days to get out of shape. Spiritual fitness, I believe follows that same model.\u00a0 If we focus on our spiritual relationship with God, Krishna, or the Universal Spirit on a consistent basis…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":584,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-77","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n