Spirituality - Honoring that part of ourselves

(Click on picture to enlarge & see the spiritual symbols)

Gardening is one of my ways of honoring my spirituality. I'm amazed by flowers. I've added the spiritual symbols to do my very, very tiny bit towards religions being able to live together in peace.

My quest always is to help you find your way, even if it's no way at all. I ask you questions inviting your examination of your beliefs. I am not judgemental, your choices are about you, not about me.

It's hard to see all the spiritual symbols in my spiritual garden in this photo, but I have a Buddha, a Cross, a Star of David, the Muslim Crescent and a Peace Sign. My hope is that religions can exist in peace and mutual respect. There are many languages of spirituality. Even the bumper stickers on my car carry the same theme, my first is a sticker that says "God is too big to fit in one religion" and the other is "Coexist". I like to surround myself with the messages that bring me personal peace. This is my Buddha with some of my dahlias. When I look at the Buddha I am reminded to
keep my expectations in line and be in my present moments.

It's been of interest to me that of all the information that I've put on my website, the one piece that gets the most comment is "spiritual component, if desired". If we view ourselves as a whole we are body, mind, emotions and soul. It's, of course, the soul part that comprises our spirituality. There is a quiet place inside each of us where our spirituality resides. We can
access a deeper guidance in that place. Many reach it through meditation. Millions participate
in one of the organized religions, millions more seek out the beauty of nature, and hike on
a mountain, walk on a beach or enjoy some amazing flowers.


There is no perfect choice, and choosing not to choose is a viable choice as well. There are pros and cons to every choice, no matter how one sided it seems. Then to choose, and get the lessons
and gifts out of each choice, to fine tune your future choices based on what worked and what didn't. Sounds easy, doesn't it. Anything is easy once you know how, and this is something
I can teach. It's also about learning to trust yourself.

And always being grateful for the gifts in your life.