EckankarI was 6 or 7 when I got my first pair of glasses. Mum loved telling me how excited I was at the new world that opened literally before my eyes. The drive home was filled with cries of wonder… “Oh look Mum….Dad!” I was seeing clearly and discovering so much that was new…mountains, the ocean, islands, boats, the night sky. Joy and wonder!
This sense of wonder and the joy of new revelations has become part of my life once more with the teachings of Eckankar. The simple exercises that are part of my regular spiritual practice have opened my spiritual senses and built a deep connection with divine Spirit and my highest self, Soul. With this opening of spiritual awareness, I see clearly that there is just so much more to life, to me, and to you!
The saying “We are spiritual beings having a human experience” resonates deeply with the concept of spiritual intelligence. Experiencing greater awareness, and the personal realization of Truth, is what Spiritual IQ is all about.
Many of you reading these words have begun to experience a deeper reality beyond the surface of everyday life. We all have some level of Spiritual IQ, and this consciousness can be developed further.
We are living in a golden age of spirituality. To realise the potential of this lifetime, we need to exercise our spiritual muscles. A regular spiritual practice has helped me strengthen my connection with divine Spirit and with Soul, my true self, the spiritual being that I am, experiencing life in this physical body.
Just as glasses helped my young self see more clearly and engage with life more confidently, enhancing our Spiritual IQ brings a deeper understanding of life and its purpose. It deepens our connection with Spirit, or ECK, and reveals the divine language that connects and nurtures all life.
A simple spiritual exercise, the ancient mantra HU (pronounced hue), helps attune us to this vibration. When chanted with love and reverence, HU can open our spiritual senses and our hearts to this language of divine love.
To raise your Spiritual IQ, try this exercise: In a quiet space, close your eyes, and let love fill your heart. Sing HU softly and gently on the outbreath, then silently, for up to 20 minutes. Be aware of this love returning to you in the way that is just right for you. This is the gift of Spiritual IQ!
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Gerard Bini
Dr Elaine Cebuliak
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