Rev. Patrick returns from a retreat at the Omega Institute in New York spent with Elizabeth Lesser and Thomas Moore.
While there, he explored the two complementary aspects of Soulfulness and Spirituality. Soulfulness is like the experience of having a wonderful meal together. Soulfulness is about heart, about connection. Spirituality is anyone's longing to understand life, understand themselves, and understand the mystery beyond this life. Spirituality is truly a mystery.
We come to alignment with ourselves through the practice of Inquiry---of being present in this moment, of not trying to figure things out.
Our lives are either an expression of our spiritual magnificence or of our unhealed past. Any unmet feeling restricts our ability to know ourselves. Where do we carry that feeling in our bodies?
We want to know who we are when we aren't being driven by our past. We want to penetrate the unknown and comprehend the incomprehensible. When we evoke curiosity and openness with a lack of judgement, we align ourselves with beauty, delight, and love.
Rev. Patrick ends his talk with the following affirmation:
My life is an amazing spiritual adventure.
I see good everywhere I look.
I am grateful for yesterday,
Loving this moment,
And celebrating my amazing future.
