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VIEWPOINTS: Looking back at 2012, what were the biggest spiritual lessons you learned?

It's hard to believe we've already burned half way through January, isn't it? Before we jump into the next spiritual season, there's still time to reflect on the last year.

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A spiritual lesson in mindfulness

The single most important spiritual lesson I learned was that of mindfulness, of others opinions, rights, and the knowing that they are exactly where their life has brought them.

Through mindfulness of others, I was able to practice compassion and forgiveness for my own judgment and the actions of others. I do not believe in evil, but understand that unnecessary violence may occur when we become totally disconnected from basic human values and/or God. I know each of us make decisions that shape the life we are living. Through the practice of mindfulness, I am able to make new conscious choices and a new life begins to unfold for me. I am no longer stuck in a role that no longer fits who I am — I am able to recreate myself based on a new alignment with spirit. When I become truly aware of who I am, I can choose to continue
or to choose a new path.

Often we become stuck in our story with no way out, when the fact is that if we become aware it is only a story, we have the power to change it. It is through mindfulness of who I am in the moment that I am able to let go and metamorphose into what I want to become.

Let go, let God, and step into your greatness.

Topics: Faith, Doctrine & Practice
Beliefs: Other
Tags: mindfulness, spiritual lesson, spiritual lesson and mindfulness

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To get into spiritual shape, wrestle with God?

My year, spiritually, has been characterized by two different things: struggle and discipline.
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Lesson: Time stops for no one

The biggest spiritual lesson I learned this year is time stops for no one. I had two of my four kids move out during the summer. My only daughter got married and my oldest son moved out with a buddy.
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In 2012 I learned I am loved, valued

This is a great question. There were lots of humbling experiences and spiritual lessons in 2012, not the least of which were "getting married," and "turning 40."  May I rephrase: The combination of turning 40 and then getting married, made it so clear to me that this life I have now, while, not necessarily the life I'd imagined for myself, is also real, and so beautiful.
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