“Obviously, it would be wonderful to have a way to deal with all kinds of experiences: sorrow, mystery, happiness, and ecstasy. Our lives would be transformed if we could learn to heal and to withstand sorrow better, to uncover meaning in the midst of mystery, to cultivate happiness, and to invite ecstasy. Fortunately, these are the goals of spiritual practices, and these practices offer a life-changing feast of benefits.”
“The word religion has many meanings; in particular it implies a concern with the sacred and supreme values of life. The term spirituality, on the other hand, refers to direct experience of the sacred. Spiritual practices are those that help us experience the sacred – that which is most central and essential to our lives – for ourselves.”
Walsh R. “Essential spirituality. The 7 central practices to awaken heart and mind.” John Wiley & Sons Inc, NY, 1999.
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