of the universe.
Meditation is practiced by all major world religions and is often described as an essential discipline for spiritual growth. Belief in astrology is common amongst New Agers, but definitely not limited to them.
New spirituality encompasses attainment of happiness, joy and peace. Peace education is a way to lead our children into a brighter future. This teaches that Love creates joyous living and that we are to love and be loved.
We are to love our brothers as we love ourselves. As love will transcend all problems and bring happiness and joy into our lives…if it is given as it should be given to all that you come in contact with. Love is also forgiveness. Forgiving yourself and others will release you to heaven on earth.
The mind must accept these concepts as true in order for them to become a reality in your life. If you can grasp the concept of love in your imagination and imagine yourself pouring out and exuding love to everyone you come in contact with in some way, you will receive the love of God.
The new spirituality teaches that if you believe in these things and can see them in your imagination, you will have a happy, joyous, fulfilling and abundant life. Jesus himself taught in this manner [of the mystic], making constant appeal to the imagination, and many of the devotional masters likewise encourage us in this way.
New spirituality leads you to find answers within yourself, not from others, allowing you to peel away the layers of a lifetime of conditioning from society, family, education and religion. And most importantly, the release of the illusions of the ego.
In contrast, Religion is often more focused on the transcendent, while the new