Posted by SLS on August 21, 2009, at 7:50:53
In reply to Re: Study on faith and mental illness. » SLS, posted by floatingbridge on August 20, 2009, at 23:47:43
> what I reach out for more than anything, is love and connection--to others and self.
Me too.
:-)
What an inspiring perspective.
> best regards to you on the path,
The thing that I am most grateful for regarding seeking answers to questions of spirituality is that my path has led me to a place of balance. My way works for me. I feel no need to deliberate these issues anymore. I shy away from debates regarding spirituality and religion. I have no need of them. I'm right where I need to be. It has proven to be a place of great stability, strength, and bliss. Yet, the path towards enlightenment continues.
I like the ideas of Maslow and his hierarchy of needs. His original paradigm consisted of 5 levels of needs beginning from mere biological survival and leading to self-actualization. Later, a 6th level was added, and it related to spirituality.
- Scott
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