Spirituality as a concept, encompasses many perspectives involving the transcendent. It is the developing of sensed connection to something bigger than ourselves, and it typically involves a search for meaning in life. As such, it is a universal human experience—something that touches us all. People may describe a spiritual experience as sacred or transcendent or simply a deep sense of aliveness and interconnectedness
The cyclical nature of the Celtic/Wiccan calendar emphasizes the connection between seasonal changes and the feminine divine as represented by the Triple Goddess: Maiden, Mother, and Crone. Observing these eight seasonal holidays fosters a deeper understanding of ourselves and the cosmos, allowing us to harmonize with the environment and appreciate the continuity of change in life.
Life's essentials include sleep for recovery, nutrition for body support, sex for reproduction, and fear for survival. Beyond these basics, spiritual awareness can elevate existence, fostering deeper connections and introspection among all beings.
"The weight of this sad time we must obey; Speak what we feel, not what we ought to say." - Edgar (King Lear) / William Shakespeare
Yet this is what we must do if we want to make a real success of life. We must master the unpleasant, instead of letting the unpleasant master us. ~H. Addington Bruce, Nerve Control and How to Gain It, 1918
Many things are hard... Life comes at you in pieces sometimes too big to avoid. ~Simon Van Booy, The Illusion of Separateness, 2013
Views on contentment and happiness are formed based upon how life is approached within a society. Input from elders, peers, various external influences, and such are factors into the forming of specific perceptions.
I shall come, not as one who has escaped pain, but as one who has glorified it. ~Muriel Strode (1875–1964), "Songs of Longing: XXII," At the Roots of Grasses, 1923
"Love. That was what she had that IT did not have." - Meg / A Wrinkle in Time
The earth is sliced into furrows that seeds may burst with life; even thus with our wounds. ~Henry Stanley Haskins, "The Eternal Balance," Meditations in Wall Street, 1940
The human form draws energy from both internal and external sources, supporting bodily health and spiritual pursuits. Physical and spiritual unity empowers individuals to navigate life's journey with purpose and wellness.
Ab-Sutra Wellness and Fitness 