Metaphysical Spirituality is an expansive understanding of the mind and a networking of knowledge through knowing. “For metaphysicians empowerment comes through the use of the mind, and so does control of self and society”(Albanese 387). Metaphysical Spirituality consists six themes that illustrate this understanding through the mind. In using the six themes of correspondence, immanence, energy, universalism, creativity, and control I will outline the ways in which Metaphysical Spirituality can be seen as a site of American Spirituality in the Apple store. The Apple store is the hub of technological advancement with touch screen iPhones, computers, and iPads. The store itself is futuristic with its class windows and white sleek walls the store serves as an instrument for Metaphysical spirituality. Immanence as Albanese describes in, “American Spiritualities”, is something that is right in front of us, and that everything that is divine in our world is right in our faces. “The human “mind” acknowledged in Metaphysical Spirituality points beyond itself to some transcendent mind that is also immanent in the world” (Albanese 386). Additionally, immanence refers to the way that this idea of …show more content…
The fourth theme that Albanese draws attention to is universalism. Universalism explains how everything around us is connected to everything else in the world. In this age of information that we live in, the world view of currency is is in whats considered the most real. Additionally, there are parts of the world that remind us of Metaphysical Spirituality, the Apple Store being one of these places. Albanese illustrates the way matter is in everywhere around us just a as metaphysical spirituality is and compares this to the way in which cells and molecules are on the same level as rocks and natures in the way they are constellations of intelligent
Today’s world is filled with technology and this technology, while helpful, has its downfalls. One of the major downfalls of technology is its overbearing presence. In order to develop a full plan for spiritual transition, we must include a time of solace that removes the distractions of technology and life from the picture. One we have a clear head, we can move forward towards deepening our spiritual life.
The extra theistic landscape includes stories from the participants that include beliefs that transcend the mundane, but are not related to the belief in God. The third path of spirituality described by Ammerman is ethical spirituality. This is essentially the common ground between the theistic and extra theistic landscapes; ethical spirituality “is that real spirituality is about living a virtuous life, one characterized by helping others, transcending one’s own selfish interests to seek what is right” (45). Ammerman has found that most of the participants consider themselves spiritual and religious, the minority consider themselves spiritual but not religious, these participants included those from the unaffiliated and the non-attenders. This is the fourth and final path Ammerman outlines in chapter 2 of her book. As Ammerman continues, she describes activities of the theistic and extra theistic such as, praying, reading scripture, meditating, and using music as a way to show
“Self-Reliance” written by Ralph Waldo Emerson and “The Great Lawsuit” written by Margret Fuller are two essays that at first glance don’t seem necessarily related at all. However, when taking a closer look, these two essays seem to intertwine with each other through the thought of what the human soul is capable of. Throughout both of these essays the word “soul” is repeatedly used and manipulated to prove both authors points of view on their beliefs in their writings. The word “soul” has a similar meaning to both Emerson and Fuller; the soul is the root to a source of power, it is the master of oneself, it directs spirit and intellect. Perhaps both interoperations of the word “soul” are so closely related because Emerson’s ideals were influential to those of Fullers. Nonetheless, Emerson uses the word soul to further his ideas on his Transcendentalist philosophy and Fuller on her radical Feminist philosophy.
Peterson sees spirituality as an integration into everyday activities, the church as a protection for the people, and the natural world as a method for cultivating an association with God. Tippet views spirituality as a philosophical method to discover, church as a method to compromise and communicate, and the world as an interaction location. Taylor perceives spirituality as a longing for something more, the church as a reminder of the entirety of God’s dominion, and the world as a place to praise God. Van Sloten sees spirituality as an extension of everybody and everything, the church as a community with the building as a hindrance to faith, and the world as an entire palette to commune and interact with God. While it may seem that Van Sloten is vastly different than the others, each can be shown to be beneficial to the general Christian
Underlying each of these claims is the theme of the unification of body and mind into a state of consciousness which greatly facilitates clarity and order in one's awareness. Through the deep periods of rest achieved during levels of transcendental consciousness, t...
Originally, technology is an ontological mode of revealing beings in their Being, but modern society has heavily distorted this essence (QCT 319). This distortion comes with the danger of “overwhelming…all other possible ways of revealing” and thereby permanently concealing the true essence of technology (QCT 309). This danger can be removed via the realm of art, where Heidegger promises a mysterious “saving power” that will return modern man to technology’s essence. More accessibly, however we can find this saving power through technology itself and its reduction of humans to a mere standing reserve. In this state, humans experience the primordial moods of anxiety and profound boredom in which they withdraw from all relationships, thus allowing for the establishment of a free relationship to technology.
Rose, Phyllis. "Shopping and Other Spiritual Adventures in America Today." Language of Composition. Boston; New York: Bedford/St. Marten’s, 2008. 479-481. Print.
Most of the contemporary problems bedeviling our society are because of lack of proper spiritual anchorage. Civil and technological differentiations embodied in the media have aggravated the situation. Technological differentiation has undermined religion by taking the place of spirituality in adherents’ lives.
In a time where science and materialism reign, the topic of the soul is rarely mentioned, ostensibly left in the past with the philosophers of old. Nichols, however, candidly broaches this difficult topic and gives new life to the argument that humans do indeed have an immaterial, immortal soul. Nichols summarizes several popular arguments for the existence of the soul as he builds his own argument, which discusses a soul as limited in relation to its environment as well as a soul that is one with the mind and a controller of the body. He discusses both the strengths and challenges to his argument, offering rebuttals to the challenges. Because this soul is the organizing principle of the body it is involved in the Resurrection as well, bridging the gap between the material and spiritual worlds. However, I disagree with Nichols’ assessment, instead choosing the side of materialism where an immaterial soul does not exist.
In fact, the marketers of technology present it in a way that conceiving life without seems impossible. At present, it’s the artificial intelligence dictating people how life should be lived. Humans resort to mach...
“Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.” According to Buddha, everyone needs some form of spirituality to define his or her life and existence. Webster Dictionary defines spiritualism as “a system of beliefs or religious practices based on supposed communication with the spirits of the dead, often times through mediums.” Though this is one general definition of spiritualism, this concept is one that does not hold a conclusive meaning. Each and every single person has the ability and right to create and practice their own idea of spiritualism. From ancient times to present day, the term and practice of spirituality has transformed, particularly from region to region. Despite the discrepancies in practices and overall understanding of this idea, spirituality has had an effect and impact upon all of humanity since the creation of time. This religion that is believed to have been established in the early eighteen hundreds, after two little girls claimed to have the ability to talk to spirits, sparked interest in this spiritual movement, allowing it to spread rather rapidly over many geographical locations. Aside from being recognized as a religion, spiritualism is also believed to be a form of philosophy and a science in which spiritualists believe that there is life after death and try to demonstrate this through the ability of attempting to communicate with those that have passed on. Spiritualism was socially different from other religions in existence at the time because it presented followers with a more tolerant belief system that assimilated the principles and facts from a selection the world's religions. Spiritualism also made it acceptable for women to play a disti...
The real world of our universe one can present as consisting of the totality of the interconnected (through the known fundamental interactions) units of the nature, for example, photons, atoms, molecules, cells, living organisms, men, stars, galaxies and ets. Their materiality is shown, for example, in the outwards activity (the power), in which the units of nature come forward as integrated formations in the relation of other units of nature; their spirituality, enlightened through the materiality, in the form (in order of the growth of the spirituality) of the inside activity (that is of the spontaneous transitions into their different states), in the form of the senseorganized unity ( regulated by any laws), of the soul, and of the spirit. Different units of nature have different degrees of the spirituality, which are shown in the spontaneity, statisticality, selforganization, freedom of the will and so on, therefore one can say about corresponding spiritual aspects of any units of nature.
Spirituality can have many different definitions, depending on who is asked. It can be something as simple as looking for a higher meaning to life, or something so complex that one can base their beliefs, religion and overall life around it. There are several different ways to express one's spirituality; rituals, songs, dances, stories, and writings are all common methods of expression.
The notion of a full presence informs metaphysical discourses in movements aiming to uncover origins or to decode, prophesy even, the aims of philosophical and metaphysical thought.
According to Hutchison (2015), “religion is symbolic patterns that consists of values, beliefs, behaviors and experiences” (p. 184). I personal conceptualize spirituality as a vital role in my life that helps me during a time of sickness, forgiveness, and needed guidance. Spirituality helps guide me throughout life during the difficult times I have encountered. Spirituality impacts my life in positive ways that influence and regulate my behavior and health. Health is very important to me; I believe the spirit can heal a person from their sickness. It seems that the spirit heals me every time I pray to be healed from sickness. The spirit gives me strength at a time of weakness. When I feel at my lowest point in life I call on the spirit to pick