Uncover Ways to Explore Your Spirituality
At this point, you must have likely heard people around you talking about spirituality as a whole and something beyond the confines of any particular religion. But what exactly does it mean? What does it feel like to explore your spirituality in perspective exempted from religion? Is the dive into another realm and journey even worth it? And does spirituality deny science and common sense? If you are strictly a practical person and do not believe in anything outside evidence, the chances are that you are missing out on discovering your spirituality. Consequently, how does it restrict your personal development?
In this article we will uncover, beyond the realms of religion and practicality, the possibilities abound, when one is given freedom to explore your spirituality. We will find out the essence and the real connection between science, religion, and spirituality. Moreover, we will touch on the ways you can manifest spiritual awareness, start your spiritual awakening journey, and muster everything you desire in life.
So, what is spirituality?
Spirituality is a feeling or sense of belief that there is a supreme being more magnificent than yourself and your ego. Spirituality means the opening of one's heart, the feeling that you are whole as a part of something divine and beyond the boundaries of the material world. Your spirituality is an idea that there is something beyond your very own self/ego.
Also, being spiritual means that our self, including our bodies, brain, and other possessions, do not illustrate the whole story of the universe. They are nothing but the mere creations of our ideas and societal norms. There is more to us than our body and precious things we hold onto dearly.
Although the meaning of spirituality varies for each one of us, the essence of it lies in endorsing a higher form of life.” It is the spirituality that gives us meaning and purpose in life”
John O Donohue has said,
Once the soul awakens, the search begins, and you can never go back. From then on, you get inflamed with a newfound longing that will never again let you linger in the lowlands of complacency and partial fulfilment. The eternal makes you urgent. You are loath to let compromise or the threat of danger hold you back from striving toward the summit of fulfilment.
Traits of a Spiritual Person?
Spiritual people tend to have a few habits and spiritual practices that they adhere to, such as meditating, praying, practicing mindfulness and solitude, repeating affirmations, and more. Furthermore, they follow ethics that reflect their spiritual beliefs in their daily life, such as spreading kindness through charity and showing empathy to those around them.
Why is spirituality so vital?
There is a myriad of reasons why spirituality is integral to the masses, mainly because of the ways it adds dimension to their life. For some people, it is about finding a purpose and direction in life, while for others, it is the love and connection that comes along with spirituality. Spirituality not only helps encourage them to reflect on their lives but also pushes them to grow intellectually as well as emotionally. From searching for peace to rationalizing your suffering, spirituality gives us the resources to make our difficult experiences incredibly meaningful.
Now that we have talked about the significance of spirituality, I will highlight how you can embark on your very own spiritual journey too.
How to start your spiritual awakening journey?
The way a person perceives things tells a lot about them, we all have different perspectives on varying aspects of life. However, we are all brought to a single table by our spirituality or spiritual awakening. It is crucial to understand the role of spirituality in our life. If I had to encapsulate spiritual awakening in a mere sentence, I would not be able to do it, because spiritual awakening is such a sudden experience. Moreover, it varies from person to person. But, I can undoubtedly say that our spiritual awakening can take us from slumps to clouds of success. Here is how you can change your life while holding onto the rope of spirituality.
Leave your ego behind: If you want to take your first step on the road to spirituality, you will have to kill your ego. To be a spiritually enlightened person, you must become gentle, affectionate, and empathetic towards others. The way to authentic happiness is by killing your ego as the ego is the hard exterior that is the product of the ideas of the society. Once the ego disappears, the relationships are the first thing that improves, and people start to respect you.
Forgive yourself and people who have wronged you: I understand that it feels difficult to forgive people who hurt you until you are numb, but you have to pardon them and let go. Holding grudges against people harms you more than it harms anyone else, so learn to let go. You forgive them for your inner peace and satisfaction. However, when you look into the matter and make peace, your tolerance and perseverance grows tenfold. Hence, wisdom lies in surrendering and moving on. Forgive, forget, and get going on your path of spiritual enlightenment.
Stay true to yourself: Embody truth and let it work its magic on your personality. We have all heard our elders advising us to stay honest and never lie, but it seems that we have let go of their wise words. It is about time you start being honest with not only others, but with yourself too. Accept your flaws while acknowledging your qualities. We are all perfectly imperfect, and that is okay as long as you are not hiding from yourself. Truth is an essential principle of spiritual enlightenment. You cannot achieve spiritual enlightenment if you keep hiding from yourself. Come out and see yourself in the light of truth.
Let go of your fears: Letting go of your fears and insecurities, is one of the main steps in the magnificent journey of spiritual enlightenment. This step involves embracing our fears and things that hold us back from achieving our dreams. Let yourself do whatever your heart desires. Do not let the opinions of others, get in the way of earning things that make your heart flutter. Fear is one of the things that draws a line between the spiritually awakened person and ordinary people. A spiritual person does not give in to the voices that weigh them down. However, getting over your fears does not mean that they disappear with a snap of your fingers. You develop the power to embrace and let them fuel your passion.
Rid your life of trivial things: The moment you kill your ego is the day you see things in a different light. You become truthful and realize that you do not need most of the items in your home at all, and minimalism becomes your lifestyle. The less the worldly things, peace becomes permanent in your life. Get rid of the mundane things, and wait for the newfound comfort. Separation does not mean you have to leave unnecessary items, embrace minimalism, and let it do wonders for your life.
Taking part in meditation is one of the crucial steps of spiritual enlightenment. Meditation provides us solitude, helps us to concentrate, and brings peace to our soul. Our thoughts play an integral part in controlling our life. Therefore, it is crucial to organize our thoughts through meditation. All you have to do is sit in any comfortable position, keep your mind from any wandering thoughts that bother the peace of your mind. A wise man once said,
Let go of anything that interferes with the serenity of your mind.
Although religion and spirituality are different from each other, they still meet at some point in the end. However, faith helps attain spirituality as it takes you to another realm where you can focus on your mental space. Millions of Muslims offer pilgrimage to Mecca and Hindus go to the temples, each religion has different customs and ways of praying. Regardless, all methods of prayer give peace to our spirit and soul.
Yoga: Yoga is always referred to as a medicine for the mind. Yoga calms and provides recovery from numerous mental processes. Yoga helps you get rid of all the noises, allows you to listen to your soul, and organize the thoughts that are running wild in your mind. Moreover, it is incredibly beneficial for our health as it increases muscle strength, and cardiovascular health helps maintain metabolism and facilitates weight loss.
Start to love: Love is one of the most powerful emotions in the world. Whether it is about practicing self-love, people close to you, or the nature that God has created, love is very crucial for us to survive. Love is the feeling that branches into calmness and peace, hence bringing about you spiritual enlightenment.
Moving on, let us talk about how manifesting spiritual awareness brings prosperity and abundance in our life?
You might have heard people say, think positive and good things will happen, and you might have shrugged it off, but trust me, it is the key to success. We all wonder about how to be successful in life. I will tell you, it all starts in your head. Your thoughts take your hand and drive you towards the path of success and prosperity. Our thoughts shape our future and help form our personality. When we face hard times, positive thinking navigates us through the stumbling blocks and leads us towards a happier place.
You gain wisdom when you start knowing yourself, and that begins with identifying your thoughts. Your thoughts hold incredible power and impact your life as well as those around you. Moreover, thoughts determine your beliefs and actions, so think well!
The role of the law of manifestation in bringing goodness into our lives:
On the flip side, the law of manifestation says you decide your future yourself, and it has no intervention of other's opinions or decisions. Additionally, creative visualization has a hand in manifesting spiritual awareness. It is the idea that you are visualizing what you want to receive or whatever you desire to achieve in life.
Importance of positive thinking: There is a universal saying, ' What you think, you become.' We are likely to become what we think. If we think about the negative things, the outcome will probably be disappointing as well. On the contrary, positive thinking brings about the bounties of life and opens doors to abundance and success. Therefore, you must start your day with a bright attitude and look for beautiful things because you deserve all the goodness in the world!
Convert the negative vibes into positive ones: The more energy you spend in spreading positivity, the more it will come back to you. Thinking positive gives us positive energy, which attracts positive people towards us. Furthermore, you start noticing the change in the pattern of your life as you reach your milestones one after another. A positive environment is also a game-changer for mental growth as it provides peace and keeps the worries miles away.
If there is a secret potion for success, it is focus and determination. If your mind is free from worries and negative thoughts, you can focus on improving yourself and make great strides towards your goals. The positive energy takes away the distractions and puts us in a place where the only way forward takes you toward your goals. Consequently, our conscious and subconscious works hand in hand to drive us in the direction of prosperity. With a clear and positive headspace, you can make rational decisions and take precautions whenever it is necessary. Hence, fill your head with positive thoughts while striving for your goals and the stars will align for you themselves.
