Spirituality
None of this is expert advice. It's what people worked out for themselves, usually the hard way — what actually helped, and what they'd tell someone standing where you are. Take what fits and leave the rest.
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If you are religious, read texts like Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, the Bible, Quran, or Torah for wisdom, discipline, perspective, and peace.
These texts provide wisdom, discipline, perspective, and peace; one person achieved more peace and went back to school after reading the Bible.
- Not for non-religious people.
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Read 'The Power of Now' by Eckhart Tolle to enjoy existence more and become more observant of your surroundings.
It gives ways to be more observant when you've been absentminded and was described as an eye-opening awakening call.
- It might be heavy to read depending on where you are with your spiritual journey.
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Hold onto a foundational belief or object to give you armor, protection, and a foundation when things look hopeless.
It provides a foundation to stand on and an arsenal to fight darkness.
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Pray upon waking if you believe, followed by coffee.
It helps me
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If you struggle with anger management, watch the Buddhism playlist on the Progress Mastery YouTube channel and practice Loving Kindness meditation to clear your mind.
One person reported that a story about empty boats helped them process lifelong issues with anger.
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Study the Book of James in the Bible.
One person started studying it to identify personal areas needing change.
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Read 'Conversations with God' for real-life lessons, disregarding the story behind it if necessary.
One reader noted it contains real-life lessons regardless of the narrative context.
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If you are questioning rigid religious dogma, study comparative religion to explore the possibility that no single religion is definitively 'right'.
One person found this approach helped them move from Catholicism to agnosticism.
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Explore spirituality, such as Zen Buddhism via Alan Watts' lectures, to form a positive life philosophy if it resonates with you.
- One person reported this resonated with them
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Read Buddhist philosophy or teachings of Buddha to become a better person.
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