The Sevenfold Path is a spiritual discipline that nourishes the expression of our whole being which includes our body, our mind, our families, culture, ecology and ultimately our spiritual reality. This path proves to be a powerful and effective spiritual model for harmonious living and a peaceful world. The processes support us in the natural expression of living our fullest potential of existence. The Sevenfold Path comes from the ancient Essenes who lived thousands of years ago and knew that the experience of peace is a personal one. If we ever hope to achieve a collective experience of peace, our first step as individuals is to heal that which hinders our experience of personal peace. The following are the seven aspects of contemplation for The Sevenfold Path of Peace that was used by the ancient Essenes: Peace with the Body We recognize the body as our sacred vehicle, created by spiritual laws of the universe and that in the body are manifested all the laws of life. The Essenes learned the healthful foods, herbs, breathing techniques, etc., that were needed to have a physical body filled with vitality. This contemplation nurtures the power of love and acceptance for our physical … Continue reading The Sevenfold Path of Peace ~ Contemplations