Religious Tolerance

I found another cool website to share (I know that's all I'm doing lately but at least it is something!) Religious Tolerance is a place I'm just getting to know but I really like them a lot. Their statement of beliefs is pretty freaking cool, I'll be hanging out there in the future for sure.

The Quran Online

I know I've been mia for a bit but I just had to share the very cool website, the Quran Online. You can choose the Surah you want to listen to and it is read to you in Arabic, very beautiful, while the English (or language of your choice) text scrolls along at the bottom. Really, a very cool website for anyone interested in learning more about Islam.

The Website

I'm not sure if anyone is actually reading this blog but I'm starting to think about maybe working on the website that goes with this blog and am wondering what to add to it.  I'd like to do a forum and maybe a weekly podcast of the different religious texts....so that's 2 things but not sure what else to do.  guess a page devoted to all the religions and spiritual stuff I'm interested in.  Any ideas, or requests for things you'd like to see added??

I'm Back

I was doing so well with blogging daily but then I went to help a friend out in California for 5 days and got off track.  Ooops.  I'm back now though and picking up where I left off.  Has anyone looked into the 2012 thing?  I just got a book on some different theories and wow does that look interesting.  That has to do with faith, right? :)

Amazing Grace by Leann Rimes

One of my favorite songs of all times is Amazing Grace.  I like it in almost any form so you'll probably see multiple postings of the song.  This one is by Leann Rimes and it is pretty wonderful.  I'm going to have to find one that rocks for next one I think :)

Wii Meditation

One of the balance games for Wii fit is a little meditation game. 180 seconds you have to sit still and look at the flame of a candle. I do 2 of each of the balance games a day so I get almost 6 minutes of meditation (if I don't get fidgety)..yeah so it's been only like 3 min but I"m working up to it. Anyway. I actually closed my eyes and tried to clear my mind and I ended up flying through the clouds. Pretty cool as that is one of my favorite places to be.

One of my goals is to be able to meditate to help control my temper. I'm hoping if I get good enough at it I'll be able to go from wanting to break things to semi calm quickly. Who knew a video game could help me with that? :)

Another Reason to Find Religion

For me anyways…according to some recent research it appears that those with strong religious beliefs are better able to control themselves. I certainly need help with that on a daily basis. One theory is that “God is watching you” so it may not work for me as I already believe that. Hmmm...so I wonder if there is a difference between believeing in God and believing in your religion? You know same affect or different?
Pretty interesting stuff.

Dalai Lama

Has anyone ever read any of the books by the current Dalai Lama or met him? He is such an inspiration to me. Even looking at his picture is somehow calming. I know that sounds crazy, especially as I’m not Buddhist but he really embodies peace for me. Anywho, I’ll probably do a review on one or two books later but for now check out his website (pretty cool that he has his own website, huh?)
There are webcasts, teachings, and a biography. All sorts of good stuff.

“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible” ~Dalai Lama

Happy New Year!

I'm back and as I said on one of my other blogs I'm going to post to all of my blogs at least 5x per week. That's the resolution anyways. As it happens I'm making a lot of resolutions this year. Health resolutions, writing resolutions, and now spiritual resolutions.

Part of my spirtual side is going to be the writing almost daily here. Keeping spirituality in my mind will help me become more open. Another part is my yoga resolution which helps me calm down and feel more centered.

So what about specific resolutions?

• Daily meditation/prayer. Depends on my mood which way that will go and I'll probably start out with short periods but it is something I'd like to work into my life everyday.
• Begin to actively pursue my desire to continue my education in religions. Wow...didn't know I was gonna say that. I've wanted a Phd in religious studies but have been putting it off. Guess I'm going to be looking for a school.
• Look for beauty. In nature...at home...in people.

I think I'll stop there just because who knows how much trouble I could get into if I keep letting random thoughts invade my post ;)

Anyone else have some spiritual resolutions they would like to share?