A Spirituality of Awareness

The Spirituality of Awareness is an attempt to respond to the burning desire in the human soul in search for meaning and purpose. Spirituality means waking up from our slumber to become aware of and understanding our human need so we can develop our confidence and boldness. The footwashing pericope is the canvas on which this spirituality of awareness is painted to help us realize that our entire search is climaxed in the kingdom of God and having the right understanding of this kingdom become all so vital. This book is written partly as a thematic study on the footwashing and partly as a spiritual guide for personal development. It is not intended to be another religious volume but fundamental response to the basic human quest; meaning for life, purpose for life and a search for a better government, a better life and not a better religion which can be a façade. The author weaves in and out of dialogue with the Omniscient Narrator in the gospel of John. Throughout the author sets an example of spiritual formation for all who read the book. This is the paradigm shift that challenges our spiritual perceptions to old familiar realities to grow into and become more aware in our human encounter that invites us into a culture of humility.

Finally, the book prepares the reader for a relational experience in the horizontal dimension and vertical dimension in a practical way that will eventually launch the next volume which is the workbook for communal conversation in workshops, in prayer meetings or bible study or home gathering settings. This book is loaded with the singular goal to disabuse the notion that religion is either a source of stability and a vehicle of change or an enduring institution of strength, guidance and cohesiveness. The book explores the culture of the kingdom of God which informs the people’s perceptions in the human population because their heritage has always been known to be a community-oriented culture in search of a common purpose.