Tag: Self Realization
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From A to Ω: Finding Zeal in a Life Well Lived
Alpha calls the dawnZeal, fuel this journey AheadOmega calls thee ~Thomas C. Maples The Alpha of Intentionality: Beginning with Purpose Every morning I awaken and say two simple words: “Thank You.” I begin each day like this because, no matter what happens next, I have at least expressed gratitude for the simple act of receiving…
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Gratitude and Intent: Living a Life of Purpose
The podcast episode of A Sacred Journey explores the transformative power of gratitude and its connection to living intentionally. It addresses how gratitude shapes relationships and personal growth, providing insights from ancient wisdom. Listeners are encouraged to integrate gratitude practices into daily life for deeper fulfillment and to enrich their experiences and connections.
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Gratitude by Action, Not Word
Does not the gratitude of the dog put to shame any man who is ungrateful to his benefactors? ~Saint. Basil Be gentle to all and stern with yourself. Saint Teresa of Avila Gratitude and to Live Life with Intent What does it mean to show gratitude for one’s benefactor? Is it gracious to say thank-you?…
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Knowing Truth: Wisdom, Personality, and Self-Exploration
The Wisdom of Truth & Knowledge The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. Socrates Don’t gain the world and lose your soul; wisdom is better than silver or gold. Bob Marley Knowledge and Being: A Psychological Examination of Truth through Personality Functioning In exploring Socrates’s quote, I cannot help but divert to…
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Happiness: 2 Create Inner Peace in the Dark Meadow
Words of Inspiration and Wisdom from the VLOG… A Sacred Journey Podcast It is our choice to believe in the beauty of dreams unfolding. When we direct our mind’s eye to belief, faith guides us in the direction necessary to realize our Self as it unfolds into its most optimal being. Are you being your…
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Beauty Now: God’s Whisper 2 the Soul
Beauty is a Soul’s Calling As a young man, I went to Florence Italy, and was astounded by the Statue of David. It’s magnificance jutted out of the marble at a young man who by far had never seen perfection to that point. But to believe the artist extraordinaire Michelangelo carved this masterpiece from one…
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A Guiding Light 2 Inner Peace
Inspiration Vlog Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you. Walt Whitman Our Guiding Light Do you have a guiding light? Does an inner voice call upon you to engage some yet-to-be-realized passion? We all have these inner yearnings, would you agree? Psychological angst seems prevalent these days. When…
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An Inkling of Faith
Words of Wisdom To have faith is to trust yourself to the water. When you swim you don’t grab hold of the water, because if you do you will sink and drown. Instead you relax, and float. Alan Watts A Philosophy of Faith Hello everyone. I wanted to start with an exercise here. Where does…
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Awakening 2 Consciousness: Find Your Inner Peace Now
Inspirational Tithings To realize that you are not your thoughts is when you begin to awaken spiritually. Eckhart Tolle Awakening to Consciousness Hello. I am Dr. Maples. Welcome to our guided meditation and affirmation that encourages an awakening to consciousness. I am grateful that you joined me here today. I hope this meditation helps you…
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Siddhartha: A Depth Psychology 4 Finding Light in the Shadow
Siddhartha and The Sacred Journey “In the shade of the house, in the sunshine of the riverbank near the boats, in the shade of the Sal-wood forest, in the shade of the fig tree is where Siddhartha grew up, the handsome son of the Brahman, the young falcon, together with his friend Govinda, son of…
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Echo & Narcissus – Perceptions of Self Development Amongst Social Egocentrism
The Myth Within Podcast Summary In today’s episode, Dr. Tom continue his exploration of the mythological characters Echo and Narcissus from a lens of social and cultural egocentrism and its effect on personal development. — This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thomas-maples8/message
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Finding Purpose
Words of Wisdom As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light of meaning in the darkness of mere being. ~ Carl Jung A Philosophy of Purpose What would the field of psychology be without that ever-nagging pull for people to kindle a light from the meaning…