Why spirituality is important

Why spirituality is important

Consider the shifting territory of your daily life. The need to:

* cope with increasing change – in career and in life
* understand and thrive through life’s increasing complexity, and
* make sense of your cross-cultural, cross-generational and cross-role experiences.

Spirituality provides you with awareness and understanding of your inner and outer landscape – it enhances how you understand yourself, your life and your place within society.

Benefits of spirituality

The depth of a person’s spiritual experience has significant implications – in both their personal and professional lives. Previous studies have already found that people actively pursuing a spiritual life experience a:

* greater understanding and perceived ‘control’ over their life
* higher personal resilience, and
* increased social support.

Further, in a work and professional context a person’s commitment to spiritual practice does influence their level of:

* commitment to career goals
* motivation and job satisfaction, and
* willingness to demonstrate loyalty, respect, and active participation with others in their work.

When considering your spirituality

Spirituality is inclusive and comprehensive. In other words, it should be accepting of all of the world's religions and spiritual approaches without abandoning your own essentials. According to spiritual philosopher, Ken Wilbur, spirituality is integral by nature and, therefore, must encompasses a reflection of your:

1. Interior/Self – your subjective, phenomenological and inner spiritual experiences
2. Exterior/Self – your practices/behaviours for considering and developing your spirituality
3. Interior/Collective – the belief and values systems, culture and worldviews in which your inner ‘view’ of spirituality is immersed, and
4. Exterior/Collective – the social systems, institutions and environments in which you consider and practice your spirituality.

When engaged in your spiritual journey, it is the consideration of each of these elements that facilitates spiritual growth.

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VSNA Convention 2010

The 33rd annual convention of the Veerashiva Samaja of North America is being hosted by the Toronto Chapter. We are supported in this endeavour by VSNA members across North America and donors worldwide.

The two-day event is scheduled for July 3rd and 4th 2010. The venue is Sheraton Parkway North, Richmond Hill, Ontario, 30-minutes east from Pearson International Airport, Toronto.

There will be a diverse set of events:

Spiritual discourses and discussions:

Spiritual discourses by learned Swamijis from India.
Lectures by renowned scholars from India and North America
Live debated and discussions on Veerashivism
Panel discussions moderated by renowned scholars, with highly diverse and talented panel members.

Entertainment:

Variety cultural program by VSNA members.
Dance performance by internationally recognized dance groups in Toronto.
Vachana singing by renowned Hindustani singers.
Vachana and Sufi singing by talented and upcoming artists in Toronto.

Education:

Business workshop from business leaders. Programs include investment opportunities in Canada, resources for young entrepreneurs and networking opportunity with business leaders from USA and India
Health and wellness workshop, to provide preventive tools and technologies. Opportunity to network with physicians and experts from USA, Canada and India.

Competitions:

Essay writing competitions
Singing “ VSNA Idol”
Fine art

Exhibition:

Art exhibition by international reputed artist visiting from India.
Exhibition of articles of importance to “Veershaiva” philosophy.

Yes, you need food for thinking. Delicious vegetarian dinner, lunch, breakfast and snacks by famous caterer in Toronto.

Hope to see you in Toronto, July 3rd and 4th 2010.

Click here for the convention website.