"Truth fears no questions." Anonymous

Welcome to Spiritual Enlightenment

At some point during my adult years, I looked back on my life and realized I was a fraud. My physical world was drastically out of alignment with my spiritual one. It was similar to cooking an elaborate meal while starving, but not being able to consume it. I grew up in a very strict Christian setting dominated by Southern Baptist doctrines. Church every Sunday, choir, usher board, trustee board, Sunday school, morning service, evening service... the environment was filled with bible-toting scripture-quoting tongue-speaking hallelujah shouting folks! Fortunately, I was exposed to many people of integrity and positive influences that instilled in me priceless values. My parents emphasized education until it was drilled into my psyche. On the flip side, I was fed a lot of half-truths, partial truths, and altered truths by so-called well-meaning people. Ignorance, closed-mindedness, pride, & arrogance are likely some of the causative factors. Therefore, I impersonated what a Christian should look and act like based on deficient information. There was no valid connection between the worldly me and my higher self. I impersonated what a Christian should look and act like, but I had no real relationship with my Creator. I prayed to a God I was told to pray to quoting the prayers I was taught to quote. Like a soldier taking orders from his commanding officer: You do as you are told and trained to do whether you are feeling it or not!

Out of Nowhere

I am not sure what event triggered my self-realization, yet it was life-transforming. The process is nowhere near complete rendering an ongoing journey. A crucial part of my being that was sleep woke up and jolted me to the core. Sadly, many people live their whole lives and depart without recognizing that crucial element. My recognition of that element catapulted my mind to a higher wave length. There was a burst of clarity illuminating my understanding of almost everything.

One major area of enlightenment is human sensuality--the mother of physical intimacy. The religious forums that dominate the media treat it like it is nonexistent (unless a scandal hits the news) or something to shun from discussion. In contrast, sensuality should be celebrated and promoted within a God-ordained context. Consequently, inner eyes open, new ideas blossom, paradigms shift, and higher consciousness ensues.

Spiritual enlightenment brings about intelligence and inner peace. It is not about being a Biblical scholar or expert on religious topics because I am neither--far from it! I started this blog not just to disperse information, but to gain knowledge and expand my horizons. It is truly about making a connection with God who leads us to connecting with deeper aspects of ourselves. Those deeper aspects make up the true self...not our careers, bank accounts, personal possessions, or physical bodies.

Our Eclectic Universe

The physical universe is evidence that the Creator loves diversity. A child of the universe, planet Earth, clearly follows suit with its potpourri of life forms. Within the same life form is remarkable variation ( different species of fish, plants, human racial groups, etc). Does it not stand to reason diversity is expressed on every level of existence/consciousness? It does not matter if you are Christian, Buddhist, Muslim, etc. because you are a different expression of the same universe. Different cloths of fabric are required to construct the quilt. I discovered that all religions contribute knowledge and perspectives that are necessary to complete life's masterpiece. It seems as if everyone has a piece to the puzzle of the universe that may never be fully explained on this realm.

The paths we choose to take to self-realization are possible through the gift from God called free will. I have discovered there are far more similarities than differences between the major philosophies that lend more support of each other than contradiction. Besides, I dare to count the numerous contradictions that exist just within the Christian faith. Historical and present events demonstrate other religions are plagued with the same multiple interpretations/variations. At one time, the news was flooded with horror stories of conflicts between the Sunni and Shiite Muslims...there is only one Quran is there not??? No one, no science, no religion has escaped the divisiveness of multiple perspectives. Conflicting interpretations give birth to confusion, disbelief, and disillusionment.

One will be greatly distracted if not focused on their own inner voice. It's the God inside of you and me. Ultimately, that is the key: Hearing your own inner voice because once that occurs everything else falls into place.

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Religion Is Not The Solution...It Is The Problem

Everything we need for happiness, success, and prosperity already exist within our higher selves. 

The key to maximizing the human experience is not man-made dogma (religion), but raising our vibrations or our consciousness. Expressly, getting in touch with our spiritual side beyond the preoccupation with mind and body to connect with the higher self or what many call God. Numerous spiritual practices can help us make that ascension. Consistent meditation to hear the voice of the higher self will provide unlimited clarity, direction, and insight. Connecting with nature and our physical planet encourages the mindset that enhances meditation and divine revelations. It encourages opening of the third eye allowing us to perceive the higher dimensions of reality pulling us out of our limited boxes of perception. All the information we need to flourish in this world is already within the spirit realm inside of us.

The problem with religion is that it encourages outward searching for something that is found inward. On the other hand, spirituality requires inward searching because everything on the outside originates from the inside...As above so below. Not only that, religion can actually be a distraction that pulls attention away from spirituality where the true answers exist. Religion creates divisions and separations whereas spirituality represents oneness and unification. Science has proven that everything in the universe is a manifestation of the same energy...Everything is one. 
"Religion is confining and imprisoning and toxic because it is based on ideology and dogma. But spirituality is redeeming and universal."  Deepak Chopra
The various religions of the world provide a unique path to a universal destination everyone is striving for. Unfortunately, they have been the reason for brutal conflicts between people throughout history that is counterproductive to our survival. For many individuals religious affiliations have provided spiritual direction, guidance, and earthly support. Yes, organized religion can have benefits within a worldly context and that within itself can be a positive thing. However, it should never be confused with or is capable of replacing spirituality which is everyone's truth, not just the truth according to a particular group.

 Do you think religion supports or hinders the progression of humanity and in what specific ways?
What peaceful methods could be used to eliminate religion all together and unify human beings on the basis of their commonality?
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