April 21, 2020

S- True Spirituality

This April for the A-Z 2020 challenge I have taken short stories from books of Fr Anthony De Mello – “the song of the bird” and the “prayer of the frog”.  I would like to share these stories and hopefully believe that these stories will inspire you too.  


The Master was asked, “What is Spirituality?”

He said, “Spirituality is that which succeeds in bringing one to Inner Transformation.”

“But if I apply the traditional methods handed down by the Masters, is that not Spirituality?”

“It is not Spirituality if it does not perform its function for you. A blanket is no longer blanket if it does not keep you warm.”

“So Spirituality does change?”

“People change and needs change. So what was Spirituality once is Spirituality no more. What generally goes under the name of Spirituality is merely the record of past methods.”

“Don’t cut the person to fit the coat”. J

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Thanks for reading this post, appreciate your time. I would love to hear your thoughts.

Exactly one month our Government declared a curfew- To Stay home - maintain social distancing, wash hand often, Cover your mouth while coughing and sneezing, and take help when feeling sick. #Stay Home and #Save Lives !

Be Blessed & Be Happy !

6 comments:

  1. He says it so well ... thanks Genevive, a blanket is not useful if it doesn't keep you warm ..xx

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    1. Yea Susan:) Spirituality goes beyond religion that is bound by set of dogmas and theologies. Its important to question every now whether the spirituality i follow is transforming me or not ..

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  2. I like "don't cut the person to fit the coat!"
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    1. Welcome to my space and thanks for your comment. I am glad you liked this post.

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  3. Yet another profound message. Yes, don’t cut the person to fit the coat!!

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