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What is Spirituality? The Meaning of Being Spiritual

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When we started this spirituality website six months ago, I don’t recall asking, “What is spirituality?” So, here are several ideas about what it means to be spiritual from several spiritual leaders, with a special focus on my Christian faith-based perspective… But just because I follow the Christian religion doesn’t mean I’m religious! “Let’s distinguish religion from spirituality,” …

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5 Ways to Pursue a Rich Inner Life

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Why do you need a deep, healthy inner life? For increased self-confidence, more compassion, better health, and an easy acceptance of the ups and downs of life! These five practical ways to pursue a rich inner life will help you cope with the irritations of daily life, without being consumed by them. “It is those …

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5 Spiritual Ways to Gain Freedom From Depression

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An effective way to overcome depressed, anxious, sad feelings is by connecting to a spiritual source of power and healing. These five ways to gain freedom from depression involve spirituality – which, in this case, means God or a source of Higher Power and inspiration. Before the tips, a quip from Scripture: “Weeping may go on …

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Easy Meditation – 3 Quick Meditation Techniques for a Busy Life

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Easy meditation – is that even possible? There are many spiritual meditation techniques so why not a quick meditation for a busy life? Alannah Jantzen, an Inner Focus Coach and author of the book, The One Minute Active Meditation Technique – How to Unclutter your Mind and Connect with Your Zest (click book image for …

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Social Networking for Spirituality – 6 Tips for Spiritual Growth

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Can social networks such as Twitter or Facebook increase your connection to God or a Higher Power? You better believe it! These six benefits of social networking may change how you see social media and improve your spiritual health. Before the tips, a quip: “Everything in your life is there as a vehicle for your transformation. Use it!” ~ A …

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Spiritual Health Benefits of Meditation

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Research shows the many mental, emotional and physical health benefits of meditating, but what about the spiritual health benefits of meditation? Studies have shown that meditation brings brainwave patterns into an alpha state, which improves blood pressure, lowers heart rate and cortisol levels, reducing stress and physical pain. Meditation has also been known to decrease …

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