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Although this isn't your typical piece of 'artwork' is does offer a profound message. To me, it says that 'money doesn't bring happiness'. It shows that money can't buy everything and to be truly happy you need more than just money. Things like, love, friendship and spirituality are just a handful of things that make you happy but can't be bought by money.

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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Explanation of Symbols used in Ritual - Fishing

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Explanation of Symbols used in Ritual - Fishing

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The Fish

The fish symbolises the 'goal'. It is something that you wanted to do when you began the ritual. It shows us that in order to achieve a set goal, we must first prepare in the right manner and we also must be able to fight for the desired outcome. If you can achieve this goal, then you can progress onto even bigger goals '(catching the fish, releasing it, coming back another time to catch it when it's bigger)'.

The Environment

The environment symbolises the 'unknown'. It is something that you knew you had to enter in order to achieve your goal 'the fish'. It shows us that in order to achieve goals in life we must enter the unknown and go out of our comfort zone. If you are able to do this, then you are able to create the opportunity to achieve the desired outcome.

The Equipment

The equipment symbolises 'help'. It is something that you need in order to achieve your goal 'the fish'. It shows us that we do need help to achieve goals in life. But, you must treat any help you get the 'right way' otherwise it will not help at all '(you must prepare the tackle in the right way otherwise it will not help you catch a fish)'. Therefore, if you treat help in the 'right way' then you will receive the proper help you need in order to achieve the desired outcome.

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Entry

Finding a Spot - A place where the fish are biting and a place which is quiet enough to be able to 'connect' with the environment and the people around you.

Preparation

Rigging Up/Casting - Putting together your rod and reel, rigging up your line and casting out the prepared rig in just the right spot. Now it's time to get comfortable and just quietly sit and wait...

Climax

Getting Hooked - The moment you have been waiting for, feeling the tug on the line and the fish bolting away. You must use both brawn and brain in order to reel in your prize and not let your efforts 'get away'.

Celebration

Landing the Fish - When the fish has lost its fight and you have came out the victor. It's time to be thankful for the effort you put in and maybe even brag about to your mates and get a picture or two.

Return

Releasing the Fish - Taking the hook out of the creature's mouth, or wherever it may be hooked, and saying your farewells. Give the fish a kiss goodbye and put him back into his habitat, so hopefully you can come back another time and catch it when it's bigger.

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Inspirational Poetry - Don't Quit (Author Unknown)

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Inspirational Poetry - Don't Quit (Author Unknown)

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Along with my inspirational song, this poem is one that says to me 'never give up'. However, this poem delves into this theme deeper by expressing how you 'may succeed with another blow'. This line portrays to the reader that if they had stuck to a challange for a little while longer then they may have infact of conquered the task at hand. This is why I connect with this poem, as it says to me that even if I am struggling, even if I am failing,  if I give it my all for a little while longer than I may just infact succeed.

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Dear Lord, the battles we go through life,

We ask for a chance that's fair,

A chance to equal our stride,

A chance to do or dare,

If we should win, let it be by the code,

Faith and Honor held high,

If we should lose, we'll stand by by the road,

And cheer as the winners go by,

Day by Day, we get better and better!

Til' we can't be beat, WON'T BE BEAT!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-n2UMxbxha8

This prayer said by the Husker Football team in America is one that has inspired me greatly. I have personally said this before entering the sporting arena and believe me, this prayer can and has made the difference between an expected loss and an unexpected win. During the prayer, saying it with you brothers in arms, you feel a connection like no other and know that you will do anything to get the win for the boys around you. But in doing this, you will do it by the book and not let your drive to win take over your respect and love of the game, whatever game that may be.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEjgPh4SEmU

This song is definitely a song that I can relate to. The meaning that I take from the song is that you can never give up. No matter what life throws at you, you have to get up and keep on fighting. The past has passed and it has given you experience, it's time to see past the challenge and make your dream a reality. It's time to be the best, if not, the best you can be.

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This quote though common, is one that I will never forget. When you look at the stats, Michael Jordan has failed on countless occasions. But the thing that made him the greatest basketball player of all time was that he would accept, learn from and move on from these failures. This is why this quote means something to me, as it shows me that even the best fail time and time again, but the best of the best accept and relish these failures as they need them in order to succeed.

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This scripture passage is meaningful to me as it basically says that if you work hard and never give up on reaching a goal then you will achieve what you desire.

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This scripture is meaningful to me as it essentially says that the Lord will never give up on you, even if you give up on yourself.

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To some, spirituality means going to church or following a religion. To others, it means becoming relaxed and calming down the entire body. But to ME, it means connecting with my REAL self, whether it is through my thoughts or my actions.

Being spiritual is to think and reflect about the person that you were, the person that you are and the person that you are going to be. Not only must you mould yourself, but you must also connect with and mould the people around you into what they vision themselves as in the future.

Once we have come to this stage of our spiritual journey, then we can truly delve into our conscience and ultimately be able to answer the BIG questions about life.

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What is Spirituality? (Personal Definition)

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What is Spirituality? (Personal Definition)

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The essence of spirituality is the search to know our REAL self,  discover the true nature of our consciousness, which in turn helps us answer the BIG questions about life.

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Fishing

For me, fishing is a relaxing activity that acts as a pathway for me to be able to connect with my inner self as well as Mother Nature. It also allows me to create a positive ritual with the people who join me in this activity, whether it is friends or family.

I would recommend you to perform this practice as it has had a positive effect on me and those who surround me.