by Rick Baldwin | Feb 10, 2022 | Spirituality
The biggest misconception in spirituality is the idea of “the journey.” Almost everyone buys into it in one way or another. I’ve spent plenty of time in my life talking about my spiritual journey—how I went from where I was to where I am now. But honestly, it’s all an...
by Rick Baldwin | Feb 7, 2022 | Spirituality
Do you carry your opinions around like badges, bumper stickers, or patches on a jacket? Have you ever stopped to think about what purpose they actually serve? Are they there to show people what kind of person you are? What you think? What you believe? What you love or...
by Rick Baldwin | Feb 6, 2022 | Spirituality
To truly be recognized as a god, a being must uphold its own moral principles far better than its followers do. A god that lives by a “do as I say, not as I do” standard is nothing more than a manipulative figure, unworthy of worship or devotion. For instance, a god...
by Rick Baldwin | Jan 21, 2022 | Spirituality
When I meditate, I’m not trying to “do” anything. I’m not pushing for something to happen, and I don’t expect anything to happen either. Meditation is just about aligning myself with what already is. It’s about being aware of the present moment—the truth of “nowness.”...
by Rick Baldwin | Jul 27, 2021 | Spirituality
“And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.” – Matthew 10:14, The (Christian) Bible “In Biblical times, when leaving Gentile cities, pious Jews often shook the dust from...
