Centre for Inspired Living

The following eight spiritual practices form the foundation of our individual spiritual evolution. While there are many practices that assist in the expansion of consciousness, it is these eight that have proved themselves to accelerate spiritual awakening of practitioners of the world’s spiritual and religious traditions.

1 ) Meditation. In meditation practice the practitioner pays complete attention to Reality. All meditation techniques share a common purpose: to awaken awareness, another word for self-realization. Meditation stills the mind, increases the capacity to intuitively receive the divine guidance of Spirit, and opens the heart’s desire to serve as a beneficial presence on the planet.

2 ) Affirmative Prayer. Affirmative prayer grounds the practitioner in a solid awareness of oneness with Spirit. The power of affirmative prayer sets in motion a process of healing false beliefs that prevents an individual from fully realizing their spiritual inheritance. Prayer is an intimate communion with the Spirit in the language of one’s own heart.

3 ) Living life’s Vision. Is an intuitive process for opening and sensitizing consciousness to receive the Gods’ vision for one’s life which is one of wholeness, joy, prosperity creativity and generosity of heart. Visioning is applicable to all aspects of life—spiritual, professional, relational, communal and financial.

4 ) Sacred Service. Service is meditation in action; it is the willingness to serve God unconditionally. As the realization of oneness with all beings is awakened, a basic and natural desire arises to be of service in such a way that nothing is asked in return because serving is its own blessing. Being of service is an unconditional offering to God, stating affirmatively, “Yes, I am here to be of service to my brothers, sisters and my planet.”

5 ) Spiritual Study. At every stage of growth and development on the spiritual path it is important to maintain an open mind and open heart. Remaining teachable acknowledges that spiritual truth is limitless, so there is always the opportunity to rise to a more profound level of understanding, wisdom and practice through spiritual study.

6 ) Commitment to Personal Growth. On a human level there is a continued commitment to work on any and all hurts, wounds, denials, issues, beliefs and behaviours that prevent us from living in alignment with the spiritual principles of God.

7 ) Spiritual Community. Committed participation in a spiritual community accelerates our spiritual evolution. When individuals gather together to meditate, pray and celebrate, a united consciousness is created which contributes to the spiritual progress of each individual. The community also offers the opportunity to cultivate patience, humility, compassion and selflessness. When we need encouragement on the path, the community is there to hold and surround each person in the love and light of God.

8 ) Tithing. As we mature in our understanding of the law of circulation, it becomes obvious that the sharing of our financial resources, our talents and skills is at the heart of tithing. And, in grateful recognition in affirming the source of our spiritual teachings, we tithe to empower the continued vision, purpose, and mission of our spiritual source.