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Blog #6: Discourse Community Rhetorical Analysis and Peer Review Access

One Heart One Mind Center for Spiritual Living   The Spiritual Community represents a shared responsibility. The spiritual community enables us to put our spiritual values into action: peace, joy, compassion, gratitude, wisdom, truth, and freedom. By taking tangible steps in this manner and fully embodying our spiritual values within society, we contribute to making the world a better place.  A community that embodies all of this can be found in Poway, California.  It's called One Heart One Mind Center for Spiritual Living. Their mission is to open the  One Heart, to One Mind Center for Spiritual Living. This is a community focused on uncovering the spiritual essence of joy within every individual. "Joy is the undeniable indication of God's Presence."  One Heart One Mind Center for Spiritual Living is affiliated with Centers for Spiritual Living, which is a worldwide network consisting of over 400 spiritual communities, educational chapters, study groups, and va...

Blog #8 starting synthesis

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  What are the unspoken values, beliefs, or goals of your discourse community and how do they convey them?  Spiritual teachings consistently encourage treating others with love and compassion through respect, fairness, genuine care, attentive listening, and appreciation for their unique gifts and contributions. They also emphasize the importance of personal reflection and ongoing inner practice. The goal is that Spiritual retreats offer immersive experiences and meaningful opportunities to connect with others who are on a similar path. Practices such as meditation and prayer can foster inner peace and provide effective tools for managing stress. What identities are valued in this community and why? Who feels comfortable in this community and who doesn't?  When individuals spirituality evolves into a communal experience, it can profoundly shift how people understand their place in the world. Coming together in a spiritual community strengthens shared practices, deepen...

The Dark side of Spirituality

 The Dark side of Spirituality After the Rise of spiritualit y has been around the 19th century. During the pandemic it did lead to more Individuals to awaken their souls in such delicate times. The Covid-19 pandemic led to a surge in interest in spirituality for various reasons. There were individuals who turned to spiritual practices for solace and coping with depression, anxiety and uncertainty. The pandemic sort of forced a shift towards online services and private workshops, as in person gatherings became difficult. Ultimately the pandemic impact on spirituality varied significantly among individuals, with some finding their comfort in traditional religious practices, others exploring alternative beliefs, and some experiencing no change at all.  Spirituality became a great source of help to those individuals who felt lost and confused about their life during pandemic but as theirs a good side to things there is also a bad one. The dark side of spirituality is about accept...

The Spiritual Side Healing with Crystals

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  Why is it a discourse community? Healing with Crystals or healing with frequency is a discourse community because it shares values, communication, and a sense of welcoming among those who search it for it. Those who are trying to find themselves through developing their spiritual soul, their spiritual beliefs and practices. This community is organized through online courses, outside gatherings, or spiritual retreats. The intention of this community is to help heal the body, mind and soul. Crystals are known for their unique use and are known to possess a unique energetic vibration and they are used to interact with the body's energetic field. This helps unblock areas, promote a sense of balance and well being. Crystal works spirituality when it is involved with the person's energy field as said it also helps promote physical healing. It promotes healing by alleviating stress, anxiety, and promotes a sense of peace and also relaxation.  Where can this community be found? ...