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Spirituality that Wakes Us Up! A young man went daily to his fruit tree and lay beneath it with mouth wide open. The gentle breezes stirred the tree, and the fruit would drop down into the young man s mouth. He loved his fruit tree for the way it dropped the fruits so abundantly to him.
One day, he went to the tree and lay down as usual with his mouth open, but nothing happened. The breezes did not blow, so no fruit fell. He lay there for many days, with his mouth open, and still the winds did not blow the fruit down to him. He began to curse and cry because the tree did not give him fruit.
A wise old man happened by and saw the young man lying there with his mouth open, crying and tantruming. Whatever is the matter with you? The old man asked. I ve been lying here for days and my fruit tree will not drop fruit. I m so hungry, cried the young man.
Well then, why don t you just get up and shake the tree? Then you can get all the fruit you need! The old man exclaimed.
So the young man got up and shook the tree, and sure enough, down came the fruit. From that day forward, he stopped waiting for fruit to drop down. Instead, he shook the tree to get his fruit and never went hungry again.
Discovering Our Spiritual Gifts Spirituality = Positive + Creative How do we apply this definition in our lives?
Be Positive & Creative Physically Mentally Emotionally How?
Discovering Our Spiritual Gifts We do not need to get spirituality. We already have it. Emphasis on discovering. Do you use a meditation or affirmation book in the morning? How do we use it?
Discovering Our Spiritual Gifts Take the word for the day and apply it, consciously, throughout our experiences. Continued to seek God s messages through our daily experiences: morning walks, conversations, newspaper articles, phone calls, music Life affirms wellness. We need to recognize our role in maintaining wellness.
How Do You Develop Creative Energy? Creative Energy Emotion Physical Mental
Creative Energy The connection of Mind-Body-Emotion creates the spiritual awakening. The interconnection of all three creates creative (spiritual) energy.
Creative Energy We need to heal and let go of those things in life that hurt (break) us: Alcoholism Violence Sexual Abuse Racism Codependency Religious Abuse
Prayer What are your favorite prayers? Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in Heaven Serenity Prayer God, grant me the Serenity St. Francis Prayer Make me an instrument of your peace Why do you like these prayers? Are you able to use them to empower yourself? How?
Write Your Own Prayer Oh God, you have given me the power to determine my life. May I remember to include myself in my amends. May I never be afraid to reveal my anger or concern to those who have abused me. Today I know that I can never love you or others fully and healthily until I begin to love myself. With you as my Partner and Co-Creator I am discovering all that is loveable and powerful within me. Thank you for guiding me as I reclaim myself. Amen.
Meditation Meditation is taking an idea or physical object into our consciousness and allowing it to speak, give energy, to our lives. Be still and know that I am God Psalm 22 Contemplate - Stop: Look: Absorb Be open to empowering themes: Kingdom of God is within. Wherever we are, God is. When you see me you experience the Creator.
Recovery Recovery involves the concept of recreating. The essential elements remain the same Discover and nurture who you are. Recovery involves work.
10 Insights into Creative Living The Power of Spirituality Getting Honest Focusing Family of Origin Issues Challenging Unhealthy Beliefs & Attitudes Listen to your Feelings Sharing & Honoring your Feelings Letting Go Co-creativity Healthy Relationship Moving toward your Heart s Desire
Empowerment Creative Energy Emotion Physical Mental Be Still Eat Well Use Affirmations Feel Your Feelings Rest Positive Readings Avoid Abusive Situations Exercise Positive People
Healthy Relations Creative & Intimate Friendship Trust Honesty Communication Humor Boundaries Patience Compassion Spontaneity Understanding Forgiveness
Transformation: Explore the X-Factor X-Factor Intuition Instinct Knowing Mental Physical Emotional
Co-Creation Co-creation speaks about partnership. What does partnership with God look like. Find a story in your own life that reflects co-creation.
Affirmations They should speak to what we are going through in life. Keep them short. I have unlimited resources to create prosperity. Wellness is discovered in my choices Love is discovered in the small things of life. Give illustrations. Rather than use other peoples affirmations create your own. Make a theme for each week. Keep them in a notebook. Today I discover my authenticity in the events of my day.