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Vol. 8, The Privilege of Being Human
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6. Man is likened to the Light
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Signs of Spirituality
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Vol. 8, The Privilege of Being Human
6. Man is likened to the Light
Signs of Spirituality
The difference between our soul and our body, which sometimes we consider as great as between earth and heaven, is not so great. Soul and body are one light, and therefore the external part of man is expressive of his inner being, and the inner being of man also is dependent in many ways upon his external being. "Inner and outer part of man's being" is a term used for our convenience; in reality there is One Being, there is One Light.
If a man lacks magnetism, if he lacks enthusiasm and courage, if he lacks power of accomplishment, it is all owing to the lack of that radiance which belongs to his being. The health of the body, the balance of the mind, the purity of the soul all depend upon the radiance of man's being.
- Health of the body therefore is spiritual,
- balance of the mind is spiritual, and so is
- the purity of the soul.
- A good atmosphere is a sign of spirituality;
- the power of the word,
- courage without fear -- fearlessness,
- self-confidence also are signs of spirituality;
- the capability of accomplishing something and
- the strength of struggling along all through life.
All these are the signs of spirituality.
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