12 Jun 2008 Schwabmunchen, Germany
Category: Personal statement
When we were out for shopping today, Andrea met a woman whom she knew. They started talking and Andrea asked: “How are you?” The woman answered: “I am fine but I really do not have much time for spirituality at the moment. I do some yoga, though.”
Andrea translated the conversation for me later. I know many people here feel that spirituality is a kind of a hobby like playing the piano. Sometimes you have time for it and then you enjoy playing but if you are busy you just don’t find time for it. However spirituality doesn’t cost time. It should be natural. Why do you think you are only spiritual if you practice at least one hour of meditation per day and lots of Yoga exercises? You can be spiritual in eating, cooking and sleeping, too.
For me it is not possible to say ’This week I had 20 hours of spirituality.’ It needs to be integrated into the life. A mother who is playing with kids can be very spiritual, a manager who is busy the whole day can be very spiritual. Take it into the life, let it become a natural part of your life and there will not be any misunderstanding or confusion because this happens when we don’t think of spirituality as a separate ‘event’ that we can do once or twice a week like Yoga exercises. If you integrate it, it will be in your everyday’s life no matter what you do.
Tags:: Yoga, Personal statement, Confusion, Perception, Spiritual
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Of course there are many spiritual practices that can't be done in a minute. That's life, it is going up and down and the only thing we need to do, is to adapt. To adapt means to have you spirituality in your heart, so that it doesn't matter if ou have timer for your practices or not, you still can feel good.
Reply By Mirela on August 18, 2012 03:33
I can see both sides of the situation here. I agree that spirituality is something to be integrated into every aspect of life because it is life! But I also understand that it takes a certain amount of awareness, knowledge, and practice to be able to integrate spirituality at all times. Plus, it is wonderful and beneficial to take time out of your every day schedule for silence, a moment with God, prayer, meditation, or however you feel connected to your spiritual practice.
Reply By Emily on October 20, 2011 11:13
This woman seems very foolish. How can you even look at any part of spirituality and not be aware that it is a way of life. it is not magic coming in little spells here and there.
Reply By Cheri on December 29, 2010 12:03
Kind of harsh words Natacha. Tell me, would there be a difference whether it was a mind game or not, if the effects so clearly influence people's lives for the better?
Reply By Frida on November 10, 2010 06:35
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