Spiritual Journeys Tailored to Your Inner Universe: Guidance Through Personalized Paths to Liberation
Embarking on a spiritual journey is a deeply personal endeavor, and one size does not fit all. Your path must resonate with your innermost being, reflect your experiences, aspirations, and, most importantly, your innate nature. As Thich Nhat Hanh eloquently expressed, "Spiritual practice is not just sitting and meditation. Practice is looking, thinking, touching, drinking, eating, and talking. Every act, every breath, and every step can be practice and can help us to become more ourselves" (Thich Nhat Hanh, "Your True Home: The Everyday Wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh," 2011, p.151).
This journey, however, isn't meant to be traversed blindly. It requires guidance — not prescriptive, but enlightening; not rigid, but flexible. This understanding is what makes RelateSpace unique. We believe in the power of tailored spiritual practices, recognizing that each individual is a universe unto themselves, deserving a journey that's uniquely theirs. Iyanla Vanzant supports this, emphasizing, "I encourage people to have a daily spiritual practice; that's the best way to take care of yourself. If you have that daily practice, it means you're getting divine guidance, and you're not being guided by your ego or your personality" (Source: www.chicagotribune.com).
The wisdom we share is timeless, rooted in ancient traditions yet adaptable to modern life's challenges. Pema Chodron captures this essence, stating, "There isn't anything except your own life that can be used as ground for your spiritual practice. Spiritual practice is your life, twenty-four hours a day." It's a continuous exploration of self, an unending journey of discovery, and a constant practice of living in the present moment, beautifully summarized by Wayne Muller: "The heart of most spiritual practices is simply this: Remember who you are. Remember what you love. Remember what is sacred. Remember what is true. Remember that you will die and that this day is a gift. Remember how you wish to live" (Wayne Muller, "How Then, Shall We Live?: Four Simple Questions That Reveal the Beauty and Meaning of Our Lives," 2013, p.233).
At RelateSpace, we facilitate these tailored journeys by providing an environment where you're heard, understood, and guided on your path to liberation. We blend various spiritual practices and teachings to suit your unique personality, circumstances, and spiritual inclinations. As Jack Kornfield suggests, "We can bring our spiritual practice into the streets, into our communities, when we see each realm as a temple, as a place to discover that which is sacred."
Your journey with RelateSpace is not about following a set path but about discovering your own. It's about connecting with your inner wisdom, as Sri Sri Ravi Shankar notes, "The source of your mind is love and whatever you do to go to that source, is spiritual practice." It's about healing from within, as Marianne Williamson points out, "The goal of spiritual practice is full recovery, and the only thing you need to recover from is a fractured sense of self."
Our approach is grounded in compassion and understanding, as Tara Brach explains, "You can think of spiritual practice as a kind of spiritual re-parenting ... You're offering yourself the two qualities that make up good parenting: understanding - seeing yourself for who you truly are - and relating to what you see with unconditional love." And it's about opening your heart, as Jack Kornfield advises, "When we let go of our battles and open our hearts to things as they are, then we come to rest in the present moment. This is the beginning and the end of spiritual practice."
Ultimately, RelateSpace is your companion on this journey toward liberation. As the Dalai Lama shared, "I feel that the essence of spiritual practice is your attitude toward others. When you have a pure, sincere motivation, then you have right attitude toward others based on kindness, compassion, love and respect" ("The Dalai Lama In Depth," Yoga Journal, No. 90, p. 51, January - February 1990). And as you walk this path, you'll realize, in the words of David Deida, that "Spiritual practice is the capacity to offer your love even when you feel hurt, closed down, tense, angry, misunderstood, or hated."
Join us at RelateSpace, where your journey is uniquely yours, guided by timeless wisdom and tailored pathways to liberation.
