The Quest

For some people, a quest may be encased in a religious experience—for others, it might be a crisis or a dramatic change in personal circumstances, such as a birth or death. And while religion is the spark that lights the fire within some individuals, it can also imposed a limiting structure with rules and belief systems that interfere with true personal growth—especially when the distinctions between religion and spirituality become blurred.

We believe that our purpose in being here is to grow spiritually. We do this in a variety of ways—none of which are better or lesser than others; but, rather, are chosen by us because we are at various stages of spiritual unfoldment. The goals of peace, integrity, clarity, compassion and in particular, the balance between mind and body through personal and spiritual development are essential to spiritual development, regardless of the particular path one chooses to follow. Spirit [God] is equally present in the job as in the remote mountainside.”

In the end, setting out on a spiritual quest—may be less a choice than it is a necessity. What often makes people begin a quest, is a feeling restlessness, and that something beyond is coming through to us, says Andrews. Begin by seeing your intentions. Set your intention to live a happier or fulfilling life. Speaking strictly to that intention will lead us to being aware of guides or teachers around us, someone who can help on the path. Again, it’s essential to set your intention to reclaim your own happiness and connection with life. I feel that the spiritual path to greater consciousness has been –part of the human experience forever, and always will be. - Fit Yoga

The Narrow Way (4)

Because of the narrowness of the way demanded by God, business for the believer cannot be merely a profession, but must be part of God’s divine intention. The Lord has specific purposes and a life plan for every one of His children. Those who are called to business can expect His grace to always be sufficient for every struggle, sort or crisis, but they must make their calling sure. It is important to periodically seek the Lord in concentrated prayer to confirm His calling after eighteen years of success as a builders, on day Jesus left and never returned to that work.

If the cross of Jesus is allowed to do its cleansing work in the believing businessman, his conscience may be made clean to work wholeheartedly in the creation of wealth from the dust of unrighteous Mammon. It s the crucial power of the cleansing blood of Jesus that, through holiness, releases the energies, gifts and latent in the life of the believer. This purity which is given by grace from God needs to be cherished and protected. Even though the Bible says, “to the pure, al things are pure,” (TITUS 1.15) if a pure-hearted believer engage in sinful or immoral work, the result is that he or she will no longer be pure, Jesus said.

Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it (MATHEW 7.13-14)

Reference: Peter Tsukahira . . “My Father’s Business Guideline for Ministry in the Marketplace”