For several years it has bothered me when people talk about their experiences along the “Spiritual path.” I never understood why I got that little pang of discomfort and annoyance when I heard those words.
Not too long ago, I realized, it’s all spiritual. Everything from worshipping in a temple, mosque or church - to sitting in silent meditation, reading ancient Eastern text - to working everyday in a factory. Even sitting in a bar drinking yourself into oblivion is spiritual. It’s all spiritual. That’s the only reason we’re here. How is that musicians and artists can practice their craft and produce greatness in the midst of an alcoholic stupor.
It’s the recognition. It’s the recognition of the spiritual presence. Spirit, God, the Universe or whatever one chooses to call it. Or don’t even call it anything. Recognizing the presence is what I believe we’re here to do. Once we recognize the presence, we allow it be, to come through and manifest- wherever. Whether it’s a symphony, a work of art like Michelangelo’s David or the interpretation go the theory of relativity by Einstein. Most of the greatness we experience that blesses nurtures or advances our lives is not the result of a spiritual quest. It mostly comes through when we get quiet and allow the presence to simply be.
And then there’s the path. To me a path implies a prescribed route. A way by which others have traveled before us. By the reality of the presence is that it comes from many directions – sometimes a circular route. And somehow it merely appears without any preparation or traveling it all. It comes through art, music, the written and spoken word, science, math, religion and mysticism. It comes from the earth, the starts, and the water and from the fire. There is no path there. Once again, there is only the Allowing. It’s available to all of us regardless of where we have been or where we think we’re going. The presence is always everywhere. It is only up to us to stop and let it flow through us and deliver us individually and collectively to peace.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Monday, August 28, 2006
Goddess Principle: Silence
"One of our ancient sayings is that 'To the man who can
perfectly ponder inaction,all things are possible."
- Ernest Holmes in Science of Mind
perfectly ponder inaction,all things are possible."
- Ernest Holmes in Science of Mind
One of the principles talked about in The Goddess Documents is the principle of silence.
Silence is where we find our demons and our gods. The demons that rule us whisper, speak and sometimes scream at us in the quiet. The self-talk, the errands, the petty day-to -day chatter that fills our heads becomes so apparent when we sit in silence. Often it does its job so well that we give up on sitting and get up to perform those very petty errands and demands. Not realizing that the silence holds more than we could have ever imagined, we comply with the voices that seek to distract us.
But when we sit in silence and watch or breath or chant a mantra (silently or out loud), the silence becomes a profound source of comfort and peace. And yes in that moment we can become one with the universe- maybe even touch God.
Silence is where we find our demons and our gods. The demons that rule us whisper, speak and sometimes scream at us in the quiet. The self-talk, the errands, the petty day-to -day chatter that fills our heads becomes so apparent when we sit in silence. Often it does its job so well that we give up on sitting and get up to perform those very petty errands and demands. Not realizing that the silence holds more than we could have ever imagined, we comply with the voices that seek to distract us.
But when we sit in silence and watch or breath or chant a mantra (silently or out loud), the silence becomes a profound source of comfort and peace. And yes in that moment we can become one with the universe- maybe even touch God.
Sunday, August 27, 2006
About the book
Living a Fulfilled Life
Ever wonder what it will take for you to live a more fulfilled life? Do you want to find your inner strengths? Do you know there is more to you than most people ever see?
That's how Bri felt when she discovered the Daughters of Innana. She was feeling empty and alone when she discovered a secret society of women devoted to the upliftment of women.
Bri was skeptical, but willing to take a risk. What she found in the Daughters of Innana was beyond her wildest dreams.
This short novel is in many ways a guidebook for seeing and bringing out the best in yourself. Read about Bri, Sarah and the Other Daughters now!
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Trudi White caters to the new genre of Spiritual Fiction by releasing a new novel The Goddess Documents at Lulu.com
This enjoyable is directly aimed at women who are questioning their lives. They may be wondering what it will take to live a more fulfilled life. Or they may be thinking that there is more to life than most people ever see.
That's how Bri felt when she discovered the Daughters of Inanna. She was feeling empty and alone when she discovered a secret society of women devoted to the upliftment of women.
Bri was skeptical, but willing to take a risk. What she found in the Daughters of Inanna was beyond her wildest dreams.
This short novel is in many ways a guidebook for seeing and bringing out the best in your Self. Read about Bri, Sarah and the Other Daughters now!
Link to Publication: http://www.lulu.com/content/403309
ABOUT AUTHOR
Trudi White is a writer and a Life Coach. Despite being devoted to personal development from an early age, Trudi spent years in a safe corporate job. Finally after over 16 years doing the corporate thing she took advantage of a restructuring in the organization and left that secure position. Finally there came a time when she could not ignore the call for “something more” any longer. Now she writes and shares her views on personal development through Life Coaching and on her website www.nextactioncoach.com
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MEDIA CONTACT: Trudi White, truwhite@gmail.com, 714-724-1720
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