When I first began Project 365 on January 1st of 2009, my choice for a photo that day was a book by Wayne Dyer, the book is "There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem." I find it extremely interesting that spirituality is not really addressed within my teachings, we are being taught based on the Western paradigm school of social work. The books I have acquired on spirituality are for my personal interest, they are not required textbooks. Do I think that they should be? You bet I do.
I feel that spirituality is an extremely important aspect of healing, change and/or well being. I'm starting a paper on the importance of incorporating spirituality into the healing process and I'll be writing it from an Indigenous lens. I know that I'll write this paper with passion, I love the Medicine Wheel teachings and how all aspects of one's life is incorporated into leading a healthy well balanced life. I believe in holistic healing and have so much more to learn, however I know that what I'm in search of I more than likely won't find it in textbooks. It's like going on the internet to find a life partner, I'm not saying it won't happen but good luck with that one!
AMEN!!
ReplyDeleteI am living proof that there has to be spiritual healing along with the mental healing. My negative attitude towards spiritual things when I was younger made it next to impossible to have a good attitude about anything else! When I finally got my spiritual life straightened out the rest followed suit easily. It made me into a new man!
Spirituality is a subjective and highly personal matter. To make a crude comparison, it's a bit like sexuality in that regard. Everyone thinks their kinks are ok, and those that other people have somehow exist outside of the realm of what is appropriate or desirable.
ReplyDeleteI think it would be a very hard class to "teach" - - and might be better as a discussion group where the participants could part with an agreement to disagree once it's over.
Or am I off base?
Andy that's awesome to hear! This is validation for me that there is something in spirituality. :-)
ReplyDeleteLL, no I don't believe that you are off base by any means. Spirituality is definitely a personal matter, I believe while being in the role of a helper, therapist or someone who is trying to make wee bit of a difference in this world that spirituality should be explored. I don't like this system of labeling and attending to only the mental, emotional and the physical concerns. I believe that encompassing the entire being is part of anyone's healing journey. Emotional and spiritual could be a place in one's life where they let go of self defeating beliefs or thoughts and come to a place of peace within themselves. This is my theory, some will be open to this and some won't but I won't know unless I further explore these options.
I'll be studying a course regarding Spirituality at the Masters level in July and I'm extremely interested in this one. I want to see how spirituality is presented in a classroom setting. I'll get back to you on this one.
As far as comparing this to sex, it works. Both are personal by nature yet if there is an issue in the sex department I think that one would want to resolve the issue and quickly, if they enjoy pleasure and feeling good this is. Yup they can be compared and what an awesome comparison.
You are right, at some point you have to put down the books and just walk out into life and live....believe me every time I do it never lets me down. Perfect mate, well, to me not so sure if it isn't more a state of mind....we can't all be perfect I know, (except of course my mother always was, or so she deemed) but when we find someone worth being with....you just have to try and keep working on it...the minute we stop doing that, is where trouble walks in...even in our jobs...or whatever...you are a delight to follow, and say things that really make me think...! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is a deep subject. I had to turn off the music. Somehow I just couldn't think of spiritual healing while listening to the Eagles standing on a corner in Winslow Arizona. lol
ReplyDeleteI think maybe the Donut Man that my kids used to watch had it right. "Life without God's love is like a donut, cause there's a hole in the middle of your heart." If you don't address that hole, you're never going to be whole. Maybe we need a Donut Repair Club for adults! :-)
Karen thank you. I sometimes just put things right out there, sometimes I get positive feedback and sometimes I don't. We all have our own beliefs and I like to challenge my own. When I get feedback either negative or positive it stimulates my mind which I've come to rather enjoy.
ReplyDeleteDavid, quite the song to come up when you were reading my post! lol I love that example of the donut, I feel that it's so true. When there's the hole then there's a huge void or empty feeling which often times people try to fill with other things, and I use the term things loosely. If the hole is filled with spirituality or the presence of God and love then the other things should dissipate. Interesting, thank you for sharing this.
I have to agree Darlene. I believe we were created as spiritual beings and we miss out on 'wholeness' if we ignore or deny that part. Or, as it's put more succinctly - what good does it do a (wo)man to gain the whole world but lose her/his soul ? Feeding the soul with the 'right stuff' is as important (more important ?) than feeding the body with the right stuff.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend !
Rick, I've had it "all" in the past, the big fancy house, riding in limos, roses once or twice a week, but it all came with a price; one which I won't elaborate on here but what an ugly feeling. I was empty, miserable and numb. Today I feel that I am extremely rich, I don't get a dozen roses once a week, I no longer ride in limos and I wear my moccasins with pride. I am not ashamed of who I am, where I've been, nor where I am aiming to be. I have spirit, soul and spunk. I believe that God is a loving and caring God and I also have found that God has an awesome sense of humor, you follow my blog regularly so I am thinking that you can relate to what I'm saying, my blog comes from my heart where my spirituality resides.
ReplyDeleteLive, Laugh, Love.... the three L's of spirituality at it's finest I believe. (As the song comes on "Everything to God in Prayer"... coincidence? I think not.)
Life is amazing when I live in wholeness, not in the center of the donut as David mentioned. I might be sitting here alone but I'm not lonely, I have awesome company right here with me, I can't see my company but I can feel the presence, there's a connectedness. My company fills my heart with love, joy and gratitude. If this isn't spirituality at its finest I'll eat my hat and I even have a hat! lol
So after saying all of that, and I've been at this for quite some time today as I also post my blog on facebook and I've had quite the discussion over there which is awesome for my brain stimulation, I'm going to call it a night soon and go read and process thinking about thinking... what next? lol
I have now decided to write this paper a wee bit different than I'd originally planned with all of the feedback I've received today.
Thanks for stopping by tonight and for your feedback Rick, and I hope that you also have a wonderful weekend. :-)
Hi Darlene,
ReplyDeleteSounds like an exciting, riveting paper i agree with you. I would be so interested in reading your results.
And I can't believe this is your third year here.. wow time flies!!!
A'isha, I have so many ideas dancing in my head in regards to this paper, now to get them into print! Time sure does fly, in one and a half more years I'm aiming to have this degree, one paper at a time I'm getting there!
ReplyDeleteIt's awesome to hear from you again, life sure can get busy on us eh? Take care and hope to see a bit more of you when time permits.