The search for peace & fulfillment

[Piney Boy]

Reading through columns and post I often wonder what we are really searching for. My religion is used within the confines of a search for peace and oneness with the universal whole, to strengthen me in times of trial and enlighten me at other turns.
Is that how your religion serves you, or are your goals in life and spirituality different?

[RainInanna]

I tend to take an ascensionist point of view, in that we are meant to evolve as individuals and as a whole to remember our unity and connection with the Divine. I also think we are meant to experience things, as parts of the Sacred seeing and knowing itself in all ways. That can require war and trial, which provide a contrast to peace and ease.

[TempestDra]

My goal is to become a stronger, more aware, more responsible person. By being more aware of the world as it is around me and hoping to deepen my connection to it, I become much more grounded. I've learned to stick up for myself more. More importantly, it's teaching me to question my decisions, all the way from "Do I really need to kill this ant?" to "How am I inadvertantly contributing to my and other people's problems?" It's odd, I guess... all this mumbo jumbo and spiritual stuff is actually having quite real, practical effects in my life.;)

[imapepper]

In this sense I agree with Don Juan Matus and his views on life as a warrior and living a path with heart.

[Windsmith]

I'm searching for a way to be a better person. A way to interact more fully and with greater presence and awareness with myself, the people in my life, and the world we inhabit.

[Sabella]

My purpose is to evolve into a better and deeper human being. I don't want to just go through the paces of life, I want to feel every ripple, every joy and even every pain. I used to want to just be numb. A series of events taught me that there is so much to life, and it is so short, that I should cherish every breath I take, and do what I can to improve the lives of those I come into contact with. It doesn't always work, but it is what I strive for.

[Whitewolf]

I take it one day at a time. I have depression which can get really overwhelming at times. My goal is to be a better person. I treat myself and others with respect.

[cheddarsox]

my religion...it's a way for me to deal with truth and live it in my life.

It is not about peace or personal fulfillment. Those were two of the first things to go when I started walking this path. I am not really searching for something, I am living the truth. I don't get a prize either while on the journey or at the end, for doing it "right".

but at some level, knowing that what I am doing is part of the big Truth helps me deal with life. A nice perk, but not the purpose of my faith.

[Nature's Kiss]

To learn about myself and to understand the world around me. Gives me a sense of peace. You know....all that lovey dovey stuff.