Inspiration

More than anything else in my life I want to be inspired. I used to be able to find it in religion, but when inspiration turned to self loathing and guilt it could no longer be part of my existence. I couldn't reconcile my own personal view of God with that of my religion. I need God to be accepting and loving, and to me part of that is being non-exclusionary. I can not believe there is only one way back to god, that there is only one true religion. I believe that in a infinite universe with an Omnipotent God there are infinite ways back to God. That through all the different religions there is some type of truth and that there is salvation or peace through all these paths, but I don't think religion has to be part of the equation.

I believe that one can connect to God, spirit, the universe etc... without religion. Spirituality is an important part of my life, but one that I often neglect due to time. I need to make it more of a priority, I don't know how to do it though. I want to meditate more, read more on spirituality from all religions, take time to commune with spirit. I love the way it feels when a truth resonates in my heart, I have found these truths in Buddhism, Hinduism, yoga, Wicca, Judaism, and others.

Spirituality is an on going conversation and can not be completely discussed in one blog I am sure this is a topic I will revisit frequently.

Gratitude

So it has been quite an eventful couple of weeks. I have been in a car accident and got whiplash, had bronchitis, and today my office was on fire briefly. All this on top of work, grad school and the stress induced by constant media bombardment about the economy and the election I have been feeling a bit over whelmed so I wanted to take a step back today and look at a few things I am grateful for.
1) I have an extremely supportive husband who adds to my life.

2) I live in a country where i have the opportunity to get a higher education.

3) I have the right to express my opinion on why I'm frustrated with the government, election economy etc ... with out worrying about going to jail

4) I have the option to over eat. Now I know that this might be a weird thing to mention but I can't but help to think of all those who don't have enough to eat let alone to much.

5)I have health insurance and when I am sick I can go to the doctor without wondering if I will not be able to pay for it.

6) My husband and I have a relationship that allows us to talk about finances and we are both extremely financially responsible.

7)Both my parents are still alive, together and love me.

8)I work in a job where i have the potential to make a difference in peoples lives.

9)I have a job and so does my husband.

10) I have the right to chose my own spiritual path.

11) Support people out there who care about others and want other people to be successful.

12) Ect.......

So what are you grateful for?