Spiritual Desire and culture - Temple Illuminatus2024-03-28T16:17:04Zhttps://templeilluminatus.ning.com/forum/topics/spiritual-desire-and-culture?commentId=6363372%3AComment%3A3351995&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAmong psychologists, there is…tag:templeilluminatus.ning.com,2018-02-17:6363372:Comment:33758782018-02-17T07:17:38.505ZTodd Sellehttps://templeilluminatus.ning.com/profile/ToddSelle
<p>Among psychologists, there is a famed researching named Abraham Maslow who developed a theory that seems relevant here. </p>
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<p>Maslow asserted that each of us has a range of common needs, and they are arranged in a hierachy. He used the image of a pyramid to illustrate his theory. </p>
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<p>Maslow said that at the base of the pyramid lie our survival needs - food, water, and shelter. Just above that is the need for safety. A bit higher still is where our needs for social…</p>
<p>Among psychologists, there is a famed researching named Abraham Maslow who developed a theory that seems relevant here. </p>
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<p>Maslow asserted that each of us has a range of common needs, and they are arranged in a hierachy. He used the image of a pyramid to illustrate his theory. </p>
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<p>Maslow said that at the base of the pyramid lie our survival needs - food, water, and shelter. Just above that is the need for safety. A bit higher still is where our needs for social interaction and stimulation exist. Even higher, nearing the apex, our need for intellectual challenge and exploration can be found. And finally, at the top of the pyramid is the need for self-actualization, which includes authenticity, fulfillment, self-expression, and spirituality. <br/><br/>Maslow believed that a healthy individual must satisfy these needs from lowest to highest, in sequence. So, we need sufficient food and water before safety becomes a primary concern. With food, water, and safety, we can begin devoting time to developing friendships and relationships. All of the needs from food and water through mental stimulation need to be filled before self-actualization becomes a priority. If we skip a level - say, safety - because of a devotion to intellectual pursuits or spiritual understanding, we leave a gap open in the development of our lives that almost always leads to disaster. <br/><br/>"Live first, philosophize later," said one Western guru figure. As deep as our need for connection and spiritual wholeness are, during the course of human existence those things often cannot serve us if we are chronically hungry, thirsty, in danger, or lonely.</p> Yes! Looking forward to that.…tag:templeilluminatus.ning.com,2017-12-20:6363372:Comment:33558952017-12-20T08:19:41.108Z23oq2kkrebdbqhttps://templeilluminatus.ning.com/xn/detail/u_23oq2kkrebdbq
<p>Yes! Looking forward to that. Hare Krsna.</p>
<p>Yes! Looking forward to that. Hare Krsna.</p> Thanks. That looks beautiful…tag:templeilluminatus.ning.com,2017-12-20:6363372:Comment:33560562017-12-20T07:25:08.466ZRajan Kashyaphttps://templeilluminatus.ning.com/profile/AshishMishra
<p>Thanks. That looks beautiful, <span>two steps forward and one step backward. I have been to Philippines but it was work related and I couldn't go around much. The local people are very friendly and I would love to visit again.</span></p>
<p>Thanks. That looks beautiful, <span>two steps forward and one step backward. I have been to Philippines but it was work related and I couldn't go around much. The local people are very friendly and I would love to visit again.</span></p> Life sure is a stage.. there…tag:templeilluminatus.ning.com,2017-12-20:6363372:Comment:33561232017-12-20T07:19:45.475ZRajan Kashyaphttps://templeilluminatus.ning.com/profile/AshishMishra
<p>Life sure is a stage.. there is public performance for applaud and awards and then there is something personal which goes one behind the curtains which is just for own sake, that's not performance or an act, it's real, honest and doesn't need any approvals for outside. Thanks for sharing. Namah Shivay.</p>
<p>Life sure is a stage.. there is public performance for applaud and awards and then there is something personal which goes one behind the curtains which is just for own sake, that's not performance or an act, it's real, honest and doesn't need any approvals for outside. Thanks for sharing. Namah Shivay.</p> Thanks so much Carmen. Each w…tag:templeilluminatus.ning.com,2017-12-20:6363372:Comment:33559702017-12-20T07:16:44.796ZRajan Kashyaphttps://templeilluminatus.ning.com/profile/AshishMishra
<p>Thanks so much Carmen. Each word that you said is a gem and I shall treasure and meditate on it. Namah Shivay.</p>
<p>Thanks so much Carmen. Each word that you said is a gem and I shall treasure and meditate on it. Namah Shivay.</p> Yes Linda, the me that is I a…tag:templeilluminatus.ning.com,2017-12-20:6363372:Comment:33558852017-12-20T07:13:52.601ZRajan Kashyaphttps://templeilluminatus.ning.com/profile/AshishMishra
<p>Yes Linda, the me that is I am, keeps changing with the experiences. With that changes the perception towards life, makes me better equipped to have a balance. It also makes me internalise my thoughts and not seek approval outside. Thanks for much for sharing. Namah Shivay.</p>
<p>Yes Linda, the me that is I am, keeps changing with the experiences. With that changes the perception towards life, makes me better equipped to have a balance. It also makes me internalise my thoughts and not seek approval outside. Thanks for much for sharing. Namah Shivay.</p> tag:templeilluminatus.ning.com,2017-12-20:6363372:Comment:33561172017-12-20T00:57:03.373Z23oq2kkrebdbqhttps://templeilluminatus.ning.com/xn/detail/u_23oq2kkrebdbq
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</p> Dear Ashish, desire is part o…tag:templeilluminatus.ning.com,2017-12-08:6363372:Comment:33535722017-12-08T20:13:54.927ZCarmen Elsa Irarragorri Wylandhttps://templeilluminatus.ning.com/profile/CarmenElsaIrarragorriWyland
<p style="text-align: center;">Dear Ashish, desire is part of our life and there is nothing wrong with it, we desire the spiritual life because we are spirits incarnated, but since we are incarnated, we must also desire the things of this World, since we are here on a mission, the most important desire should be to find out why we are here for and what is our mission and try to fulfil it.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">In other words, find your dharma and proceed to fulfill it.…</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Dear Ashish, desire is part of our life and there is nothing wrong with it, we desire the spiritual life because we are spirits incarnated, but since we are incarnated, we must also desire the things of this World, since we are here on a mission, the most important desire should be to find out why we are here for and what is our mission and try to fulfil it.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">In other words, find your dharma and proceed to fulfill it.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Sometimes it takes us to find things out a long time, and sometimes we do it very early. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">But whatever the path we take, is what it was meant for us.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">We do not need to be spiritual, we already are. We are wise beyond all of our own knowledge, what we really need is to find ourselves.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">When we do that, there is no attachment to the illusions of the World, any more, so no need to fight to get there. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Go withn, and know that no matter where you go and wherever you are, you are still yourself, and no one else.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">And you are Divine, regardless of circumstances and desires and what nots!</p> Yes.. in fact my own desire f…tag:templeilluminatus.ning.com,2017-12-05:6363372:Comment:33521542017-12-05T09:56:33.644ZRajan Kashyaphttps://templeilluminatus.ning.com/profile/AshishMishra
<p>Yes.. in fact my own desire for spirituality was at the max when I was going through the most difficult time in my life. I call that phase as the "seeking" phase and then I found my guru, my path. Now I am in the phase where I feel distracted by actions to get wordy comfort, the suffering is gone yet I really hope to go on autopilot in my life so that I devote myself to spiritual goals.</p>
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<p>Thanks for your kind feedback and input.</p>
<p>Yes.. in fact my own desire for spirituality was at the max when I was going through the most difficult time in my life. I call that phase as the "seeking" phase and then I found my guru, my path. Now I am in the phase where I feel distracted by actions to get wordy comfort, the suffering is gone yet I really hope to go on autopilot in my life so that I devote myself to spiritual goals.</p>
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<p>Thanks for your kind feedback and input.</p>