Important fact

A Spiritual Lifestyle

What supports the practice of meditation but does
not require leaving home, career and family?
A Spiritual Lifestyle
The journey awakens within,
when the songs of remembrance begin,
the child of the Father is lost in the Ocean of
Love.
Holding the hand of the Guide,
through the path of confusion inside,
tears become pearls in the silence and passing of
time.
The song of remembrance is sung in unlimited
rhyme,
the song of remembrance is sung in unlimited
rhyme,
Dance away, to the beautiful music you wanted to
play,
dance away, in your heart, in your heart.
What is a Spiritual Lifestyle?
Regular daily meditation is the way to build and
strengthen your spiritual awareness, experience
the natural positive qualities of the soul and
achieve freedom from fear. This process is
greatly enhanced when your outer lifestyle
complements and assists in your spiritual growth.
Regular observance of four spiritual pillars, a
vegetarian diet, and a balanced routine that
incorporates physical and mental relaxation are
the elements that comprise a spiritual lifestyle.
Four Spiritual Pillars
A spiritually fulfilling life is based on a foundation
of four pillars:
• daily practice of meditation/yoga
• regular spiritual study
• spiritual relationships and fulfilling
responsibilities
• the service of humanity
Daily Meditation Practice
Daily meditation/yoga provides the means to
explore, discover and reconnect with one's self
and with God.
Regular Spiritual Study
Regular, daily spiritual study provides the right
quality food for mind and intellect, the two key
faculties of the soul.
Spiritual Relationships & Responsibilities
Through the experience of soul-consciousness
others are recognized as spiritual beings and a
feeling of brotherhood grows. By transcending
the divisions of colour, sex and religion,
relationships become more smooth and
rewarding. The exchange of respect and spiritual
love becomes the basis of interaction. The
decision to deal with others’ good qualities
means there is no longer the give and take of
sorrow, rather an emphasis on acceptance and
tolerance.
Spirituality is not an escape from life’s
responsibilities. You have a responsibility to your
immediate relationships—family, colleagues and
friends—and it is in those relationships that your
ability to apply what you are learning spiritually
will also be tested and strengthened.
Spiritual Service
Finding an appropriate way to use your growing
spiritual power and understanding for the benefit
of others in the wider community is also a
method of sustaining your personal growth.
Spiritual service occurs on many levels, including
spreading peaceful vibrations into the
atmosphere and helping others develop
awareness of their own spiritual qualities through
good wishes and pure feelings.
Vegetarian Diet
In respecting and caring for our bodies, diet
needs deep consideration. A vegetarian diet is
especially beneficial in developing the clarity,
concentration and subtle focus which spiritual
development requires.
With an understanding of the power and quality
of thoughts and vibrations, we also give attention
to the quality of our consciousness as we
prepare and eat our food.
Physical & Mental Relaxation
Providing rest and relaxation for the body is as
important as it is for the mind. The body will not
relax if the mind is not relaxed; however even
when the body is injured or ill, it is still possible
for the mind to relax. Meditation is an important
self-healing component when one is recovering
from physical illness.
The timing and extent of physical relaxation
activities depends on your personal metabolism
as well as your professional and family
responsibilities. However it has long been
recognised that the most effective time in the
daily cycle for meditation and spiritual
development is in the early morning, before the
routine activities of the day begin. Taking time
each morning to meditate, study and understand
spiritual principles and values provides both
mental and spiritual nourishment for the day to come.

                           Brahmakumaris