If we value our existence, we will find and develop the connection between our mind and soul...and we will do so beginning TODAY (if we haven't begun so already).
How exactly do we find and develop this connection? The answer lies in two universal truths that the great spiritual teacher Jesus taught during His ministry - "seek and you shall find"..."ask and you shall receive". This is how I went about finding and building the connection between my mind and my soul.
The most essential element in the discovery and development process is solitude. We need to find a place...a peaceful place...where we can free our mind of all manner of distraction whenever we are engaged in this process. Make this place within your own simple abode if you have to. We also need to forcefully free our mind completely of all material needs and worldly concerns (truly powerful distractions for the mind) just like we would do when we engage in the act of fasting. Consider for example the "forty days and forty nights" of fasting that Jesus did in the dessert right after His baptism and just before He went about His ministry at full speed...an act of preparation that brought the connection of His body and soul to the very highest level (the kind of level necessary in order for His mind to fully draw the energy and strength required to carry out the supreme sacrifice He was about to fulfill).
I share a well known meditation (from Psalm 46:10) that is very appropriate to reflect on as we talk about solitude and spiritual discovery - "Be still and know that I am God".
When the mind finds and connects with the soul, it will surely find and connect with God. Conversely, when the mind finds and connects with God, it will surely find and connect with the soul. With that last sentence, I offer you another glimpse on how my learning about and following the Way of Jesus was very instrumental in my mind truly discovering and connecting with my soul...and with God.
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