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I really like this photo because it looks like the guy is pulling the road which for me signfies his journey.

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This picture makes me appreciate my life and the world. It really captures a part of nature that is truly beautiful and makes me inspired for life.

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Most people say that the sacred presence in their life is God or

Jesus however I am not a very religious person. I am a very

spiritual person and believe that there is something greater

than us dictating the course of our lives based upon our

decisions and karma. I believe that everything will work out

eventually and that everything happens for a reason

in my life. I trust in the natural process of life and believe

strongly that our path is heavily altered / affected by our

choices and karma. Some may say that what I am explaining

is pretty much God, which may be so, however there are

many parts of the bible and the Christian religion that I still

remain sceptical about.

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O God, I thank You  for this day of life
for eyes to see the sky
for ears to hear the birds
for feet to walk amidst the trees
for hands to pick the flowers from the earth
for a sense of smell to breathe in the sweet
perfumes of nature
for a mind to think about and appreciate
the magic of everyday miracles
for a spirit to swell in joy at Your mighty presence
everywhere.

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Russel, Peter. Weaver Spirituality – What is spirituality. Created 23 February 2006. Accessed 9/11/2013. http://www.peterrussell.com/Weaver/WeaverSpirituality.php

Sheila. 50 Most Important Bible Verses to Memorize. Created 31 January 2011. Accessed 9/11/2013
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Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart ,and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

I like this scripture because it assures us that there is somewhere we can go and someone who cares when things are getting tough. It inspires us to channel our inner light and be strong.

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Father, this world sometimes bewilders me and is beyond my understanding. I see poverty and disease, storms and earthquakes, war and killing. Many hearts are bound by ego and fear. Please strengthen my faith in your higher purpose and open my mind to the truth that everything is unfolding according to your divine plan. Let compassion and love for my brothers and sisters flow from me and may we all be uplifted by your glory. AMEN.

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Intellectual Gateway:

Throughout my spiritual journey, my mother has shown me books and passages regarding life, a light within and a greater meaning. It was from a young age that I was exposed to this greater way of thinking and through reading and reflecting on life and the purpose of everything around me, I have become a greater spiritual person.

Relational Gateway:

My mother has always been a very spirtual person and I think it's fair to say my relationship with her was the biggest gateway to my spirtitual life. From a young child, she always taught me to believe in myself, to trust in myself and to be my own inspirtation. Her all famous line through my childhood when things didn't go so well was "everything happens for a reason".

Contemplative Gateway:

I enjoy alone time now and again to focus on my own feelings, thoughts and physcological well being. Whether I meditate, go for a run, a walk or even just sit in a quiet place and reflect, I think it is fair to say that the contemplative gateway is a big part of my spirtitual being.

Activist Gateway:
This gateway isn't a major part of my spirtual journey, however when I actively help people around me it does help me to appreciate my life and admire our greater cause.

Creation Gateway

The creation gateway is another big part of my spirtitual being. I am drawn to nature quite strongly and find myself in deep appreciated and admiration for the natural world around me. When I go for a run each day, I feel at peace to be in the fresh air surrounded by birds and trees. Being amongst nature helps me to get into my zone and helps me to ground myself and appreciate the smaller more delicate and precious things in my life.

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Intellectual Gateway:

Most likely develops spirituality through
reading and reflecting on ideas and concepts.

Relational Gateway:

Most likely develops spirituality by making deep
connections with others and seeking beauty in people.

Contemplative Gateway:

Prefer time on their own, with space to reflect
on their experience of life-seeking wisdom through contemplation.

Activist Gateway:
Draws people into the work of justice, energised
by participation in causes and social action.

Creation Gateway

Enters the spiritual realm by being drawn to
nature, the bush, the beach, the mountains to recognise something bigger than
themselves.

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I think spirituality is the divine light that existence within one’s self. It is a more personal inspiration

of the soul and the knowing that there is greater meaning to yourself and, more broadly, life. I think a

big part of spirituality is intuition and the intuitive perception of the causes behind outer conditions.

For example, on my spiritual journey I have learnt to trust in my gut feeling and have taught myself

that everything happens for a greater reason. I think spirituality is what makes us self aware and

ultimately human. We feel, we learn, we are inspired, we question, we can think for ourselvesand we

understand ourselves like nothing else on this earth and I believe that self awarenessis our soul and

our spirituality.

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This picture is meaningful to me because it calms me. It makes me feel really peaceful.

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There are many things I do within my life as a personal ritual, that

takes me into my own zone. Sometimes I listen to music to sooth

me, go for a run to release anger or meditate if I am extremely

stressed and need to release my mind. The positive thing about

running for me is that helps me to almost instantly helps me to

release any anger, stress or any negative emotions that I have

buried. I find being out in the fresh air and among nature to be

very comforting, soothing and therapeutic as it takes me to a zone

and is a time where I can solely focus on myself. Running is a

creation gateway to spirituality for me as I am apart of nature and

being out in the fresh make me feel blessed to have life and

makes me feel one with the  environment around me. As well as

the psychological benefits, I also love running because I know I am

doing something positive for my body on a physical level as well.

Running isn't for everyone, but for me it's a personal ritual and a

great releasefrom the chaotic world around me.

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Meditation is one of the most sensual, calming and self-reflective

spirtitual practises that exists. Meditation requires one to focus their

attention on one object, process or action and clear the mind of

any distractions. Meditation has many purposes however it most

commonly practised for the purpose of focusing the mind, improving

thought productivity and dealing with stress. For me, I find that lighting

some candles, playing some calming or inspirational music, closing my

eyes and clearing my mind is a perfect getaway from the fast pace and

ongoing stress of the real world. Mediation would definitely be a

practice I would recommend for anyone for almost any purpose.

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This picture is inspirational to me because it says that you can't achieve great things if you are too afraid to move away from your comfort zone.

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This is inspirational for me because it encourages me to not lose hope in hard times.

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Inspirational Song - On Top of the World

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Inspirational Song - On Top of the World

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I like this song and find it be inspirational as it lifts your spirits. 'On Top of the World' encourages making the most of life and taking in every experience and in essence makes life seem very beautiful. The song says "And I know it’s hard when you’re falling down
And it’s a long way up when you hit the ground
Get up now, get up, get up now." I find this to be very encouraging, mood boosting and supplies with courage and can do attitude.

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Imagine Dragons - On Top of the World - Lyrics

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This song is inspirational because it talks about how life is for the living and to accept what blessings you have been given. It also helps people to appreciate their lives and inspires them to get a little and give a little. The song is good when I am feeling down and feel like the whole world is on my shoulders because it brings things back into perspective.

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Passenger - Life's For The Living From the album "All The Little Lights" available on: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/all-the-little-lights/id490717938 Lyrics: Well grey clouds wrapped round the town like elastic Cars stood like toys made of Taiwanese plastic The boy laughed at the spastic dancing round in the rain While laundrettes cleaned clothes, high

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This song is inspirtational because it talks about no matter where you are or the circumstances there is always a place for you at home. It's a good song to listen to when you feel lost or out of place it helps to remind you that there is always somewhere you can go where you will be loved and apprecitaed.

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Jason Mraz - 93 Million Miles [Official Video]