Spiritually Crippled

The world moves too quickly.  People operate at a pace which is dominated by stress and depression.  No wonder Britain is a nation full of people on anti-depressants, downers, uppers and binge drinking.  As a nation we're spiritually crippled.  So many of us don't know what we believe or have a clue or a desire to maybe get to the bottom of what it all means to be human.

There needs to be times of peace, contemplation and stillness.

We need to understand the legacy and tradition religion and spirituality has instilled on us as a human race.  We need to understand it because it's important to know where you stand.  It improves emotional intelligence.  I see so many people rushing around in their lives and they are dominated by 'doing' life, without taking moments to understand what it means to 'be' alive.  We're consumed by impatience.

I believe Easter is significant because it does highlight the need to step back and reflect.  Jesus lived in a time when I'm sure the streets were bustling and people were literally pushing and shoving to get his attention.  He used to take time out to pray and contemplate; he made time to be still.  It's a vital lesson for us all.

Put down your phone, turn off your computer, silence the television and understand who you are.  Take time in your own company without the noise and madness.  Are you depressed?  Allow your mind to find stillness and peace by taking a walk.  Are you anxious?  Sit down, close your eyes and listen to the rhythm of your heart.

My goodness, no wonder we're exhausted; we don't actually embrace what it is to be human.  We're controlled by technology and money.  We're robots impersonating humans.  This is not how we were meant to be.

You are human.

Stop.

Breathe.

Live.

Peace.