Essays On Spirituality

The term ‘indigenous religion’ includes its definition as well as the emotions and ideas it elicits in people.

Mara Einstein, in Brands of Faith, asks: “How do religion and marketing interact in the 21st Century?” (2008) She presents the ideas of the commercialization of religion and religion as a commodity, and also describes the development of secular products into quasi-religious icons.

Raymond Williams suggests three broad definitions. First, culture can be used to refer to ‘a general process of intellectual, spiritual and aesthetic development’… second use of the of the word ‘culture’ might be to suggest ‘a particular way of life, whether of a people, a period or a group’… Finally, Williams suggests that culture can […]

The term ‘Darshan’, which comes from Sanskrit, has various meanings. In an Indian context, it signifies philosophy and also includes observing, perceiving, or attaining enlightenment. However, when someone experiences a ‘darshan’ of an image at a temple or chapel, it goes beyond mere observation. It involves respectfully looking at the chosen deity while praying and […]

Zen is emphasizing the value of meditation and intuition rather than ritual worship or study of scriptures. Or the togetherness of mind and body. Zen is one of the major themes of the novel Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger. The novel starts off with Franny Glass going to meet her boyfriend, Lane. As they […]

“Fences” is one of ten plays written by August Wilson that document historic periods in Black American life. It is a colorful and thoughtfully written piece that tells the story of one family’s struggle in Civil Rights Era America, an empowering and complicated time for lower and middle class blacks struggling to attain an ideal […]

The materialistic civilization, the internet and industrial evolutions have impacted the modern urban life substantially and the rural life marginally. .Possibilities of the rural life structure being vitiated even more is imminent, thanks to the negative contribution of the print and electronic media. The people in the city are born and they walk up to […]

Prayer is one subject that every serious Christian holds very important in their spiritual lives. Through it, a child of God talks to his/her Father in heaven. It is a means of communication to God as prescribed in the Bible. Thus, given the importance of it in the minds of Christians in general, it’s not […]

•Buddhism is divided into a number of different traditions including Theravada and Mahayana. A key component of the Buddhist religion is meditation. Buddhists meditate because it helps them to understand Buddha’s teaching. The key beliefs in Buddhism are the four noble truths – 1.All of life is marked by suffering 2.Suffering is caused by desire […]

Swami Vivekananda is a renowned figure in India and is known for his unconditional love for all humanity, regardless of caste, class, creed, race, region, or religion. This paper explores the impact of Swami Vivekananda and his contribution to strengthening the sense of integrity in India. India, with its diverse population consisting of various races, […]

The unfamiliar concept of compassion fatigue prompts questions about its classification as a disease or a consequence of working in the healthcare field. This paper aims to delve into the precise definition of compassion fatigue, identify its warning signs, and outline strategies for seeking interventions to overcome it. Compassion fatigue is a multifaceted condition encompassing […]

Tenzin Palmo was born in England in 1943. Her original name was Dianne Perry, from and early age Dianne Perry was described as being introspective and reclusive child. She became a Buddhist at the age of 18. She decided to chase her spiritual journey by heading to India to pursue her curiosity in Tibetan Buddhism. […]

In the short story “Dance for the Devil” by Edward McCourt the preacher within the course of the story is the protagonist and a dynamic character. He comes across as a confident man unsure of his surroundings but true to his words. Coming into a lawless town as a man of religion on a mission […]

Historically, reading and writing have played critical roles in human cognitive, emotional, and spiritual development. As both society and science progress swiftly, the need for these skills has greatly increased. There are several reasons why these skills were not as important in the past. A primary reason was that education was only accessible to particular […]

When I first read “Proem: to Brooklyn Bridge,” by Hart Crane, I felt some difficulty in understanding the poem, but I wanted to probe its images and use of language to try to develop a better understanding of the poem. A reading of secondary sources informed me that the poem is actually the introduction or […]

In the book Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling (2011), Mark McMinn grasps attention of the readers to the role of the Christian faith in counseling practice. The author explains through the practical examples how psychology, theology, and spirituality have an effect on the mental health of people. He considers the Christian faith as […]

As the main goal of Christian counseling is to facilitate change in order to help clients achieve emotional wholeness and prosper in the direction of spiritual maturity, the intent of this author is to outline the development of a personal counseling theory which will assist clients in meeting that goal. This theory utilizes aspects from […]

The Rich Brother is a story concerning the two brothers, Pete and Donald, who live completely contrasting lives. Pete is very rich and has all the qualities of a good life. He has easy access to the resources of an average American family. On the other hand, Donald is poor and lives a simple life. […]

The book Jonathan Livingston Seagull is a Christian Allegory. What is an allegory you might ask, let me better inform you. An allegory is a representation of an abstract or spiritual meaning through concrete or material forms; figurative treatment of one subject under the guise of another, a symbolical narrative. An example of an allegory […]

The title for this chapter is, of course, a quote made famous by SAA Baby. There is great truth in these words. It speaks to two basic lessons from the Ascended Masters’ perspective. The first is the importance of grounding your Spirituality. Many lightweights live in the Celestial realms and are not grounding their Spirituality […]

In life, we are faced with choices, embark on journeys, undergo change and growth, and experience pain. To progress in any life path, it is essential to take action. The four paths of Yoga offer different approaches to gain wisdom, practice devotion, take action, and achieve physical and mental control. These paths present opportunities for […]

July 4th Churchill Elangwe Sudden awakening All of us on this earth desire happiness and many of us go through great efforts to achieve that goal. Some look for happiness in material things, but are often disappointed because of the transitory nature of the material world. Others look to religion and spirituality for happiness, but […]