Exercises to Aid Your Spiritual Development

Many of us who have been brought up with traditional American values have found them to be lacking, while this may be fine for some, it has always left me with a void. This is not to criticize or blame the main stream Christian societies values, but there is something that I felt just wasn't right with the whole picture.

Primordial sin never made sense to me. In fact, it goes against all of the spiritual laws of the universe. It has never made sense to me that you are held responsible for other peoples actions. Well, you can be in our society, but it doesn't make any sense that God would hold you responsible for any ones actions but your own.

On another note, it doesn't make very much sense that if you take someone as your personal savior that you will go to heaven and your soul will rest for all of eternity. Even as a small child this never made any sense to me. After studying the bible for most of my life, it still left me with only faith to continue my journey home to God.

I also did not want to go to heaven and rest. Since when does a soul rest? The spark of divinity that we all know as self has countless possibilities to serve God. In an endless universe there are innumerable opportunities to serve. Yes, maybe the dogma of the bible is important to some and certainly there are many truths that I have learned from studying the bible, but there comes a time in all of our existence's that we will want to take responsibility for our own spiritual development. There comes a time when you will begin to realize, if you haven't already, that there are spiritual exercises that you can do everyday to become closer to God.

Personal experience can be a great teacher and the spiritual exercises of Eckancar are all about having your own personal experience with spirit. There will be those who will judge and say that their way is the correct way. Beware of these people they only have their best interest in mind. Think about it, what type of people would criticize you for becoming closer to God.

The spiritual exercises of Eckancar are becoming more well known and are for anyone that would like to try them. The Eck as we call the spirit that is responsible for everything that is, is available to you no matter what your faith, religion or belief. Your spiritual development is your responsibility, as is your relationship with spirit. These spiritual exercises are very easy and can bring much comfort, healing and joy into your life.

Start by quietly sitting in a comfortable chair and being relaxed. Focus softly on the point between your eye brows, close your eyes and gently sing the word Hu. Pronounced (Hue). Do this simple exercise everyday for around 20 minutes a day. When your eyes are closed and you are singing the ancient word for God, Hu, pay close attention to how you feel and also what you see when your eyes are closed.

The gift of the Hu has been the greatest gift that I have ever received. It helps in times of trouble and in times of joy. It is a constant tool for me to connect with spirit and have a personal experience with God.