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Archive of posts tagged creative visualization

What is Spirituality? The Meaning of Being Spiritual

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,” [...]

Ease Stress with Meditation, Prayer and Creative Visualization

Stress affects us mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. When we ease stress with meditation, prayer or creative visualization, we become more mindful of what we need in order to create balance in our life. “Cultivating mindfulness can lead to the discovery of deep realms of relaxation, calmness and insights within yourself,” notes Jon Kabat-Zinn in [...]

5 Ways to Pursue a Rich Inner Life

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 [...]

Prayer, Meditation and Visualization – What’s the Difference?

What’s the difference between prayer, meditation and visualization? It depends on how they are defined and used. While praying is often viewed as communicating with an external higher power, meditation involves connecting with something deeper and internal. Many would say they are the same thing – a spiritual connection – just different processes. Visualization doesn’t have to [...]

How Visualization or Guided Imagery Affects the Natural Healing Process

Guided imagery is a powerful type of visualization that can speed up the natural healing process. If you’re recovering from surgery, hoping a disease goes into remission, or just want to be healthier overall, you might find visualization to be an effective, holistic “treatment.” “I would visualize things coming to me,” says the successful Canadian [...]