Whatever your spiritual practice is, if it's not making you more honest in your relationships, it's not working
Whatever your spiritual practice is, if it's not making you more honest in your relationships, it's not working
When we’re dishonest in any way, with ourselves or with others, intentionally or not, our internal parts fight one another and our inner sense of spirit or inspiration fades; we feel cut off and alone, and we attract whatever lessons we need to learn.
Dan Millman • THE LIFE YOU WERE BORN TO LIVE:: A Guide to Finding Your Life Purpose
I can't stress this enough
If your spiritual practice is not deepening your honesty, making you braver in relationship, bringing you closer to the beautiful mess of real human connection, it's not helping you
Chasing holiness, righteousness and bliss will keep you shallow
It doesn’t matter how many books you’ve read, how many lectures you’ve attended or how long you’ve been in therapy. If you don’t have a daily prayer and meditation practice, you’re not furthering your faith. Start by asking yourself the question, “Did I pray and meditate today?” It’s not about what you did yesterday or what you plan to do tomorrow.
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