“Don’t Get Lost in Translation:  December is Spiritual Literacy Month”

By John Stuart

With the events that are arising, globally, many people are beginning to make the shift to understand spiritual consciousness and connectedness.  We are just, now, coming into our global awareness with the advent of internet, satellite and other global communications technology.  On a personal level, our awareness is expanding exponentially.  How can we make sense of all this, especially with our varying views on religion and spirituality?  Equality is a global, moreover, a universal issue.  At the same time, personal freedom is an intimate experience.  These cannot be forfeited.  Our personal pursuit of spiritual identity and connection is one that has many paths.  The choice is adopting which one that resonates most with our personality and the core of our being while accepting that there are other paths just as equal as our own.  A principle of harmonious accord is that as long as we do not infringe mentally, physically or spiritually upon another being, we can live in harmony with each other.

Most of the religious texts share the principle of oneness and offer guidance for wholesome living.  December is a month that celebrates spirituality and religion in all its glory.  However, the meaning has been somewhat drowned in commercialization.  If there is one gift that we can give, let us give one to our self.  If we take care of and give to our self without being selfish; we will share that love in return, unconditionally.  This is the spirit of the holidays.  This is the essence of spirituality – connecting to the gift of life, living and all that is.  We share in this journey together; let’s walk our path holding hands knowing and believing that we also share the same destination.  Again, the path we choose is a personal and intimate experience.   Instead of blocking the road, we can share in the joy of our adventures and the fruits of our labor.  Celebrate life and appreciate choice.   “Seek and ye shall find.”  Matthew 7:7

John Stuart is the author of It All Begins with You and founder of 360five.  For more information on John Stuart and his writings, including his Daily Dose visit www.360five.com