There is a widespread acceptance today within the academic study of spirituality and other disciplines that spirituality is a natural human predisposition, an innate and dynamic human trait. Yet, until recent decades, it was commonly accepted that spirituality required a … Continue reading Children and Spirituality
Meta-psychiatry states that “The meaning and purpose of life is to come to know Reality”. When that orientation prevails in our life, when our concern is with awareness of spiritual reality, we become “beneficial presences” in the world. It is … Continue reading Meta-psychiatry and the Examined Life
Have we ever asked ourselves what education means? Why do we go to school, why do we learn various subjects, why do we pass examinations and compete with each other for better grades? What does this so-called education mean, and … Continue reading What really is — “Being Educated”?
In recent decades, changes in the social and religious landscape—including the expansion of available options and shifting boundaries of identification —have fueled interest in the topic of religious identity. How, scholars ask, do individuals construct and maintain a coherent sense … Continue reading Religion, Spirituality, Narrative, and “Aspirational Identities”
Due to its openness to all kind of sources for inspiration, traditions, and methods of reflection, the possibilities for individual constructive theologies of seekers are basically endless. In fact, the various sources of faith that inspire seekers offer plenty of … Continue reading Multitude of Individual Theologies
Spiritual tourism is often described by Western scholars as an active choice by individuals to address a problem in their lives, and thereby acting as an important well-being intervention. Through spiritual travel and practice, individuals seek to understand and learn … Continue reading Spiritual Tourism
Personal Self-Care Practices – #1. Making time for yourself #2. Feeling at peace and/or in harmony with nature #3. Resting to regain health and energy #4. Caring for others #5. Maintaining a sense of hope for the future #6. … Continue reading 29 Self-Care Practices: You Must Try
Dear Readers, It has been nearly fifty days since I launched the website for “Ananta Counselling” (anantacounselling.com) where I write spiritual/philosophical articles for self-growth (coupled with our growth as a community). Today, I’m glad to announce that all premium content … Continue reading Thank You Dear Readers
Anger is a very primitive emotion. We’ve all struggled to deal with it at some point of time in our lives. Being over perfectionist and leaving no room for mistakes, unpremeditated risks, incorrect judgments, verbal clashes, insult, getting cheated, stress … Continue reading How to Manage Anger in our Daily Life?
Concepts of God- Some religious traditions that inspire the seeker make extensive use of the symbol God: God is described as the ultimate point of reference, ultimate concern, ground of all being, or otherwise. Among these traditions and even within … Continue reading A Two-Level Definition of God
