Happy Sunday

I have been studying religions of the world and philosophy. One thing that is really interesting to me is the way that so many are so similar. It is amazing to me that so many religions can have so much in common, yet we, as modern day Americans, can be so closed-minded, always thinking our way is the one and only true religion. Judge not, my brothers and sisters. Currently, I am combining practices of other religions to enhance and deepen my own spiritualization. I will declare now, before I get too far into this, that I consider myself a non-denominational Christian.

For example, yoga. I have heard it called pagan worship. I have heard it's just exercise. I have gone for two weeks and I am loving it. It is great exercise, so I am taking care of my body, which is something that I know God wants me to do. During the infamous "ohms", I pray. And not to Buddha, but my God. Prayer is something I definitely need to do more of. I get so relaxed at a yoga session. Everything negative in my mind just melts away. And I know it is good for me to let go of all that stress. 

Fasting is part of several religions. I am currently semi-fasting on Sundays. I have a bagel at church in the morning and only one more meal. Of course, I also drink lots of water and juice. This helps me focus on Sundays, my Sabbath, my day for my Father God.

I wish everybody would become more consicous of their spirituality. I think its best when each person explores their faith individually. You need to know what you believe and why. And "I'm -------- because my parents are -------- does not cut it. If you don't know why you believe what you believe, then it's not your faith; it's your parents. My faith is so much more important and comforting to me because I know why I believe, even if the majority of my beliefs are very much the same as my family's.