HomeAspirantWhat is an Aspirant?
Our definition of aspirants are:
"people who aspire, remain engaged in discovery and experiences which expand themselves, while committed to intentions, actions, and movements which forward living"
The Aspirant Creed supports our definition and provides a personal, private and intimate expression which you may wish to use in your daily affirmations, intentions, and prayers.
What is a Creed?
A creed is a statement or confession of belief, usually a religious belief or faith. The word derives from the Latin credo for “I believe”. Creeds have been part of antiquity with common references to churches as noted in the example of the Apostles’ Creed (F1).
Historical Perspective
Creeds have a unique intention because it sets forth guidelines for the believers. It is grounded in faith. It is appropriate to include a definition of faith (F2)  at this point to provide background and understanding for our intention of the Aspirant Creed.
All the meanings of faith have applicability to our intention for establishing a credo, regardless of whether one believes in God, or religious doctrine. From our perspective it does matter about God.
However, our interest for each individual is the equally important definitions which we believe have absolute applicability here and include:
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having one become sincere;
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fidelity to one’s promise:
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a firm belief in something for which there is no proof;
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complete trust; and finally
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something that is believed especially with strong conviction.
Please ponder the significance of each definition.
By Design
The Aspirant's Creed contains three powerfully designed paragraphs which are intended to open a person to possibility at many different levels - both internal and external: a personal identity level, a feeling and sensing level, and finally at a self-realization level.
We have provided the first few lines for you to ponder right now.
Aspirant’s Creed
"I believe in the power which guides me through the day,
The power loves and protects me,
The power surrounds me with grace"....
To understand better the power and source of inspiration that the Aspirant's Creed will provide you, select from the table below and begin reading on a daily basis. Combine the reading of the creed with your other morning actions which you use to start your day. If you become stuck during the day, read it out loud by yourself and realize the calming and quieting affect as it radiates into your being.
(*) The book describes in detail the origin and development of the creed and how it has been implemented in the author's life. The book will provide an understanding which will enrich your use of the creed: it is scheduled for release in the second quarter of 2007. A development draft copy is being updated frequently and available to browse for $4.95 - the released purchase price will be $18.95
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