Spirituality (About and Schedule)
Find Purpose and Peace with City Voices' Mental Health Spirituality Group
What fuels your purpose? What whispers of inner peace call to you? The City Voices Spirituality Group is a welcoming space for truth seekers, modern philosophers, people who share in universal love—you. It explores holistic mental health and a connection to the transcendent side of humanity.
Every Saturday at 11:30 AM Eastern Time, we gather on Zoom. We explore various topics—spiritual practices, meditation, and even near-death experiences.
With guest speakers from all walks of life, expect enlightening insights, like how spirituality shapes a holistic approach to mental health.
This isn’t just a Saturday chat. It’s a judgment-free, non-dogmatic, non-religious sanctuary. We embrace connection, growth, and healing. Find your safe harbor, whether you’re a seeker, a skeptic, or simply curious. Reflect, grow, and rediscover yourself with us!
If you seek views beyond traditional faith, check out Karlton’s ‘Karlton’s Spiritual Journey and the Philosophy of Atheism.’ It blends reason, spirituality, and mental health.
Why Join the Saturday Spirituality Group?
Ever felt a nagging emptiness or inner restlessness? Spiritual wellness is the heartbeat of true well-being. It’s the secret ingredient to a balanced mind and a resilient heart.
Imagine this: integral inner tools like staying present and mindfulness being your shields against stress, sharpening your mental clarity and healing emotional wounds. The Spirituality Group invites you to:
- Unveil a holistic approach to mental health and tools that spark joy.
- Dive into spirituality and mental wellness in a warm, welcoming space.
- Forge bonds with fellow souls through shared stories and heartfelt discussions.
- Reflect on your spiritual path with exercises that unveil your true self.
Many find that weaving spiritual practices like meditation routines for holistic health into their lives transforms challenges into stepping stones. It enriches relationships and creates happiness and serenity.
How Does Spirituality Spark Recovery?
For those wrestling with mental health issues or battling substance use, spirituality can be a holistic path, intertwining mind, body, and spirit.
- Discovering Connection in Solitude
Mental health battles can feel like solitary confinement. Exploring spirituality and mental resilience fosters a sense of belonging and interconnectedness, helping participants feel less alone.
- Uncovering Purpose and Meaning
Recovery isn’t just about symptoms; it’s a quest for rediscovery. Conversations about spirituality illuminate life’s big questions, helping participants reclaim their identity and purpose.
- Embracing Coping Tools
Meditation and mindfulness aren’t just buzzwords. They’re lifelines. These practices arm participants with techniques to tackle emotions, stress, and triggers, inviting calm into chaotic days.
- Nurturing Holistic Healing
When we embrace the spiritual side, recovery transforms into a rich textile of life. Holistic healing wraps the mind, body, and spirit in a warm embrace, fostering profound and lasting change.
As one participant shared:
“This group helped me [with finding solace in spirituality] during one of the most difficult times in my life. It’s a place where I can share, listen, and grow without fear of judgment.”
Interested in how spiritual support can aid substance use recovery? Learn how the Double Trouble program promotes healing and open dialogue for those with mental health challenges.
Unlocking the Power of Spiritual Practices
Exploring spiritual practices like meditation can transform your mental landscape. Imagine the gifts it brings:
- Sharpen Your Mind: Meditation clears the fog, boosting focus and washing away stress, depression, and anxiety. Who wouldn’t want that clarity?
- Fortify Your Spirit: Reflective moments build a fortress of emotional strength, equipping you to tackle life’s storms with unwavering resolve.
- Nurture Connections: Exploring your spirituality blossoms compassion and forgiveness, deepening your bonds with others. Isn’t that what we all crave?
- Embrace Completeness: By addressing the spiritual dimension of health, participants experience the benefits of holistic mental wellness in all areas of their lives.
What Awaits You in the Spirituality Group
The Spirituality Group has profound holistic mental health spirituality events to boost your mental health. You’ll connect with others seeking purpose and meaning. Together, we deepen our faith in ourselves and our relationship with the universal connectedness that binds us all.
Engaging Conversations
Dive into captivating topics! From near-death tales to the art of meditation, each session invites you to reflect and grow.
Inspiring Guest Speakers
Meet voices from various spiritual paths. They’ll share wisdom, exploring the link between spirituality and mental health. Get ready to ignite your curiosity!
Reflective Practices
Participants may be inspired to engage in reflection exercises for self-discovery, journaling, and profound group discussions. They can promote deeper awareness and healing.
A Safe and Inclusive Space
No matter your beliefs, this space is yours. Share your story, listen to others, and bask in a warm, judgment-free atmosphere.
Ready to see how art and spirituality unite to spark transformation? Experience Issa Ibrahim’s powerful story in ‘Issa Ibrahim’s Spiritual Journey.’ It is an inspiring journey of healing and hope.
How does the Group Nurture Holistic Mental Health?
The Spirituality Group supports City Voices’ mission. It aims to promote a holistic approach to mental health through creative and diverse programs. The group guides participants in recovery and growth. We do this by making spirituality a key part of wellness.
Members often express how the group has empowered them to:
- Weave spiritual practices into their daily routines for a more balanced mental wellness.
- Delve into the connection between mental health and spirituality through heartfelt conversations.
- Foster mindfulness and introspection, melting away stress and nurturing inner tranquility.
Why Is This Spirituality Group One-of-a-Kind?
It’s a haven for nurturing your spirit and mind. Here’s what sets it apart:
- Open Arms: Everyone is invited! Share your story and bond with fellow seekers of all faiths.
- Wholesome Healing: Dive into the spiritual dimension of wellness without judgment.
- Growth Galore: Each gathering sparks your journey towards emotional agility and tranquility.
Discover the Power of Spiritual Wellness
Spirituality is a deeply personal journey, but doesn’t have to be solitary. The City Voices Spirituality Group is a space to explore life’s great questions, connect with like-minded people, and nurture your purpose.
It doesn’t matter if you want to deepen your spiritual practices or are curious about holistic recovery with meditation. This group provides the tools and community you need to thrive.
Join us this Saturday to take the first step on your journey toward holistic mental health and wellness.
Topic: Discussion of Spirituality and Spiritual Practice to Stay Sane in an Insane World
Time: Every Saturday (except major holidays) @11:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Swami Beyondananda’s Guide to Enlightenment!
- Be a FUNdamentalist—make sure the Fun always comes before the Mental. Realize that life is a situation comedy that will never be canceled. A laugh track has been provided, and the reason we are put in the material world is to get more material. Have a good “laughsitive” twice a day to ensure regular hilarity.
- Remember, each of us has been given a special gift just for entering, so you are already a winner!
- The most powerful tool on the planet today is Tell-a-Vision, in which I tell a vision to you and you tell a vision to me. That way, if we don’t like the programming we’re getting, we can change the channel.
- Life is like photography—you use the negative to develop. No matter what adversity you face, be reassured: The Universe has us surrounded. Might as well surrender.
- It’s true that as we go through life thinking heavy thoughts, thought particles tend to get caught between the ears and cause a condition called “truth decay.” So use mental floss twice a day, and when you’re tempted to practice “tantrum yoga,” remember what we teach in the Swami’s Absurdiveness Training Class: Don’t get even, get odd.
- If we want world peace, we must let go of our attachments and truly live like nomads. That’s where I no mad at you and you no mad at me. That way, there’ll surely be nomadness on the planet. Peace begins with each of us. A little peace here, a little peace there, and pretty soon all the peaces will fit together to make one big peace everywhere.
- I know great Earth changes have been predicted for the future, so if you’re looking to avoid earthquakes, my advice is simple: When you find a fault, don’t dwell on it.
- There’s no need to change the world—all we have to do is toilet train the world and we’ll never have to change it again.
- If you’re looking for the key to the Universe, I’ve got some good news and some bad news. The bad news: There is no key to the Universe. The good news: It was never locked.
- Finally, everything I’ve told you is channeled. That way, if you don’t like it, it’s not my fault. But remember… Enlightenment is not a bureaucracy, so you don’t have to go through channels.
Swami Beyondananda is the alter ego of writer and humorist Steve Bhaerman. Find him online at www.WakeUpLaughing.com.