Shift Movement

Should spirituality be incorporated into lessons in a public school?  What are the pros/cons? An ongoing debate, there seems to be a renewed interest in the topic of what role spirituality and/or religion has in public schools.  The phrase “separation of church and state” suggests a limited scope (not all faiths have “churches”), and the topic is now expanding to discuss other philosophies and spiritual belief systems.  Schools are being told that it is all or nothing; either they ban all talk of religion/faith/spirituality, or they are open and inclusive of all faiths.  Which that choice, what do you think they should choose?

I believe that developing healthy life skills is the way to address these questions.  Places like Mindfulschools.org and other alternative programs that work with relationships with self and others; teach the children how to be responsible for their own actions in a deep moral way.  It takes away from the them/us attitude and creates a unity of being human. In the years that my children have been in school, they have always learned about different modalities of all religions and of course the opinion of the teacher is usually very clear. This makes for great opportunities for good discussions.

Students of today are Identity Tough, what I mean is they have so many walls protecting their Truth from the Worldview that was built around them using high speed experiences and forced beliefs. For most, any mention of Spirituality, will only force them to build additional walls (identities) to block the different. The first thing, I feel that needs accomplished is put back in schools the Human Touch, True touch of a Teacher, the Touch of the Soul, we must learn to interact as Human Beings. By doing this first, it will reintroduce the Learner with their Soul and begin shedding some of these Identity layers. Then in Subtle ways introduce them to the Thought and the Potential it carries, moving consistently in a forward outlook, correcting their view of the World, moving into subtle stages until the majority is ready to know what has been happening throughout this transformation into One Mind. Then schools can have classes that look into Religions and of course Soul Foundation Learning. This starts with the Teacher, move inward, the Teacher reconnects to Truth through, our guidance, not in force but one on one relaxed dialogue that keeps the Teacher, the head of the class without interference.  Teachers and Learner will grow into their True Selves, this will be, but it must be done on everyone’s own terms in due time. We being connected are excited and want what We “a few” know is best and True, but with gusto out goes the flame. I know a Global Evolution of Consciousness is happening and the door is opening more and more each second, however to go at it with enthusiasm and purpose will scare and confuse. 

For the question do I think schools should teach or promote Spiritualism, I say, not now, allow the environment to call for the environment.. Give the Many, subtle guidance and give patience to those that desire Truth, Like in the movie, “Build it and they will Come”.