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SPIRITUAL ELEMENT | CONTRASTS |
1. DIVINITY – God, Soul, Remembrance | Separateness, Ignorance, Loneliness, External Validation, Shame |
2. HUMANITY- Pearl in the Mud, Divine Expression on Earth, Creation, Miracle | Ego Dominance, Fear, Ignorance, Base Instincts |
3. TRINITY- Reconciliation, Synthesis, Integration, Awakening, Actualization, Paradox | Unconscious, Divided, Conflict |
4. TRUTH- Mission, Path, Purpose, Dharma, Honesty, Authenticity, Synchronicity | Falsity, Hypocrisy, Settling, Practicality, Socialization |
5. LOVE -Adoration, Care, Kindness, Affection, Friendship, Passion | Possession, Expectation, Fear, Jealousy, Cruelty, Indifference, Self-Hate, External Validation, Shame, Contempt |
6. EQUANIMITY- Inner Peace, Composure, Calm, Tranquility, Emotional Intelligence | Reactive, Mental Chaos, Drama |
7. BLISS- Agape, Spiritual Ecstasy | Suffering, Misery, Loneliness, Addiction, Distraction |
8. GRATITUDE- Thankfulness, Appreciation, Honor | Entitlement, Ambivalence, Envy, Resentment, Suffering |
9. HUMILITY- Humbleness, Deference, Receptivity, Meekness | Self-Importance. Arrogance, Hubris, Vanity, Rigidity, Perfectionism |
10. COURAGE- Fortitude, Bravery, Clarity | Avoidance, Cowardice, Ambivalence |
11. FAITH- Trust, Belief, Tolerance for Uncertainty, Vulnerability | Doubt, Fear, Desire to Control, Perfectionism |
12. ACCEPTANCE- Non-Resistance, Reality, Receptivity, Acknowledgement | Resistance, Denial, Refusal, Desire to Control |
13. DEVOTION- Living Prayer, Worship, Reverence, Praise, Loyalty, Commitment | Separateness, Divided Worship, Expectation |
14. JOY- Happiness, Contentment, Fun, Humor, Play, Spontaneity, Celebration | Sadness, Ambivalence, Perfectionism |
15. PEACE- Harmony, Conflict Resolution, Understanding, Non-Violence | Chaos, Conflict, Disagreement |
16. RESPECT-Ahimsa, Courtesy, Validation, Honor, Namaste, Dignity, Tolerance | Disdain, Judgment, Self-Importance, Intolerance, Self-Pity, Harm |
17. EMPATHY- Compassion, Golden Rule | Apathy, Judgment, Disdain, Indifference, Contempt |
18. NURTURANCE- Care, Health, Guidance, Teaching, Mentorship, Stewardship, Encouragement | Indifference, Neglect, Sabotage, Jealousy |
19. NONATTACHMENT- Letting Go, Transition, Impermanence, Renunciation | Clinginess, Status Quo, Greed, Fear, Craving, Addiction, Materialism |
20. GENEROSITY- Giving, Sympathy, Helpfulness, Selflessness, Altruism, Charity | Selfishness, Consumption, Indifference, Scarcity, Pettiness |
21. PERSEVERANCE- Patience, Resilience, Endurance, Playing the Long Game | Immediate Gratification, Short-sightedness, Haste, Quitting |
22. JUSTICE- Fairness, Equity, Accountability, Karma | Persecution, Injustice, Bias, Wrong, Irresponsibility |
23. REASON- Rationality, Knowledge, Logic, Analytical, Common Sense | Dogma, Rigidity, Distortion, Intuition |
24. WISDOM- Discernment, Universal Truth, Non-reactiveness, Knowingness | Ignorance, Superficiality, Haste, Trivia, Bias, Pettiness |
25. NONJUDGMENT- Impartiality, Fairness, Golden Rule | Prejudice, Bias, Comparison, Persecution, Contempt |
26. WONDER- Awe, Amazement, Curiosity, Learning, Child’s Mind, Mystery | Apathy, Indifference, Arrogance, Thanklessness |
27. SIMPLICITY- Uncomplicated, Frugality, Un-cluttered, Understandable, Pure | Materialism, Complexity, Clutter, Drama |
28. FREEWILL- Choice, Intention, Volition, Discipline, Effort, Initiation, Attitude, Individuality | Fear, Socialization, Addiction, Divine Will |
29. INTUITION- Insight, Knowingness, Mind’s Eye, Inner Voice, Gut Feeling, Innate Understanding | Anxiety, Close-mindedness, Practicality, Reason |
30. INFINITUDE- Unbound Potential, Innate Capability, Abundance, Awesomeness, Flow | Limitation, Socialization, Complacency, Inadequacy |
31. CREATIVITY – Expression, Artistry, Imagination, Sexuality, Movement, Spontaneity | Suppression, Socialization, Perfectionism |
32. OPTIMISM- Positivity, Hope, Confidence, Certitude | Fear, Negativity, Cynicism, Scarcity |
33. CHANGE- Transition, Growth, Time | Resistance, Denial, Stagnation, Complacency |
34. SOLITUDE- Seclusion, Individuation, Repose, Introversion | Loneliness, Fear, Socialization |
35. LIGHT- Lightness, Life-giving, Sun, Illumination, Understanding | Complexity, Stagnation, Gravity, Denial, Secrecy |
36. NOW- Present Moment, Presence, Being, I Am | Past, Future, Worry, Anxiety, Detached, Ungrounded |
37. ENERGY- Life Force, Vibration, Karma, Balance, Attraction, Chi | Resistance, Suppression, Ignorance, Manipulation |
38. BEAUTY- Intrinsic Value | Apathy, Judgment |
39. BODY- Wise-Gift-Vessel, Movement, Instincts, Senses, Health, Sex | Neglect, Shame, Cravings, Impulse, Perfectionism, Vanity |
40. NATURE- Creation, Mother Earth, Universe, Nurturance, Tree of Life | Neglect, Denial, Thanklessness, Destruction |
41. STILLNESS- Silence, Quiet, Deceleration, Pause | Busyness, Striving, Rush, Distraction |
42. BREATH- Life, Prana | Stress, Fear, Disconnection |
43. PRAYER- Blessing, Praise | Apathy, Disbelief |
44. MEDITATION- Pause, Mental Calm, Going Within | Monkey-Mind, Racing Thoughts, Intrusive Thoughts |
45. MANTRA-Protection of the Mind, Affirmation | Limiting Beliefs, Monkey-Mind |
46. SURRENDER- Allowance, Acquiescence, Receptivity, Deference | Desire to Control, Resistance, Doubt, Rigidity |
47. MINDFULNESS- Present, Awareness, Consciousness, Witness | Unconsciousness, Lack of Awareness, Monkey-Mind, Busy-ness, Distraction |
48. SELF-AWARENESS- Self Examination, Inquiry, Acknowledgment | Lack of Awareness, Fear, Avoidance, Denial |
49. FORGIVENESS- Repentance, Atonement, Redemption | Vengeance, Grudge Holding, Animosity, Self-Hate, Guilt, Shame, Regret, Pettiness |
50. HEALING- Growth, Recovery, Process, Remembrance | Trauma, Wounds, Stagnation, Atrophy, Fear, Denial, Avoidance |
51. SERVICE- Helpfulness, Altruism, Seva, Selflessness, Volunteerism | Selfishness, Ignorance, Scarcity |
52. COMMUNION- Grace, Yoga, Intimacy, Community, Interconnectedness, Reunion | Separateness |