The baby step towards spiritualism

Spiritualism means actually the union with the Spirit. Spirit can be of the higher order that is what we call God or the Universe.Spirit can also be the lower order or the descendent of the higher order. ' This ' lower order spirit is the creation or manifestation of the higher order and that will be nature,including us,animals,plants etc.So the first step towards spiritualism or spiritual literacy is the communication with our inner self.You may think that the concept of inner self as being over your head but if you have seen a baby you probably don't have to think of it. When you observe a baby,you will feel the call of your inner self.

The first step to commit some moments of your day.Then you make yourself comfortable,away from people and distraction,all by yourself.Now just start by thanking God for what all you have experienced today or so far.The experiences may have been good or bad,all has to be considered.If you don't believe in God then start by thanking yourself for whatever the expieriences you have gone through or are in the process.The main point here is that we have to open up to good and bad situations and accept them.

The moment you start practising this you open up the initial communication channel with you inner self.You will realize this.If at any point you feel the bad moment is unbearable then change your point of view .

Conciousness of the body

Have you ever considered yourself from the perspective of your body?You may consider yourself thin,fat,strong,weak,etc.Infact your consideration may be largely based on your physical appearence.That's OK.But dont you want to add another dimension to your viewpoint?Let me put forth what I think.

Your body is your physical manifestation.It is what represents you to the physical universe.Your mind is like a flower blooms on the plant called your body.Your body,in away is the manifestation of your mind.Both your boby and mind speak to each other.Most of the time we are not aware of that.Only when we are in severe pain or sick we become more aware of this connection.

What if you understand what the body communicates to the mind.What benefits will you get?to put it straight across you will feel harmonized and connected to yourself and everyone else.You will discover your virtues.

The first question you have to ask yourself is how am I feeling now.Then usually somewhere you might feel pain or discomfort,just scan your whole body.If your are at comfort which I assume you won't be,just try to comfort it changing your stance until you feel good about it.this is you r first step to being conscious about your body's needs.Practise this many times.Ask yourself this question whenever you can think of it.