When many people think of spirituality their minds automatically go
to religion. This is not, however, an entirely accurate understanding of
what spirituality is. Having spirituality simply means believing in
something greater than yourself. It can be incredibly powerful to have a
sense of spirituality in your life, and very often it can haul you
through the difficult times in your pursuit for success, happiness, and
fulfillment.
Your sense of spirituality may involve the divine. Our society is
rooted in the belief of a supernatural, omnipotent being who oversees
our personal destinies. Other people shirk these beliefs and prefer to
take destiny into their own hands, and in choosing spirituality invoke
the aspects of nature or the cosmos rather than an all-knowing religious
icon.
Spirituality is deeply personal in nature. It serves to rejuvenate
and enlighten the soul and feed the human spirit. It helps guide our
decisions in life and helps to direct our conscience. Recent surveys
have shown that the vast percentage of society holds religious or
spiritual beliefs. It is also interesting to note that a majority of
these people have broken from childhood teachings in order to seek out a
belief system that holds greater personal meaning to them.
It is important to examine your own heart and soul and determine what you believe in. Seek out your own spirituality, and take time to honor it each day. Doing so will provide you with a new-found inner peace and resolve, no matter how crazy or hectic your life becomes. Developing your own spirituality helps give you the emotional resolve you need in your quest for self improvement.
It is important to examine your own heart and soul and determine what you believe in. Seek out your own spirituality, and take time to honor it each day. Doing so will provide you with a new-found inner peace and resolve, no matter how crazy or hectic your life becomes. Developing your own spirituality helps give you the emotional resolve you need in your quest for self improvement.
Go to Church
If you are having trouble finding your spiritual side, try going to
church. If you choose not to associate with any particular belief
system, there are now a number of non-denomination churches that focus
solely on one’s relationship with God, without invoking the beliefs of
any one sect. This may be the exact formula you need in order to develop
your spiritual beliefs in a manner you feel comfortable with. If you
were raised in a particular church but have just gotten away from
attending, try going back. Many churches now offer evening and Saturday
services to accommodate busy lives, and the associations you make away
from work help ensure you maintain a work life balance in your personal
relationships.
Commune with Nature
For those with a more naturalistic side, try getting out and just
taking in the beauty and power of the world around you. Go to the beach
and allow the power of the ocean waves crashing on the shore amaze you,
or take a walk in the woods and focus on the smell of the trees and the
earth, the sounds of the birds, and the warmth of the sun. Taking the
time to put yourself in the world around you, rather than merely living
on it, awakens the depths of your soul to the realization that life is
so much bigger and more powerful than we are. It helps bring some
perspective into a crowded, busy life. Suddenly that intimidating boss
seems so much smaller in comparison.
Meditate
Sometimes finding your spirituality is as simple as communing with
yourself. Take time to quiet your mind and allow the rest of the world
to disappear into nothingness. Engaging in soul-nourishing activities
such as meditation and yoga help cleanse the spirit and rejuvenate the
mind.
Any of these activities can put you in touch with forces greater than
your own individual existence. They can remind you of the amazing
forces at work in the world and help you to channel them so you can tap
them when your own energy begins to wane. Spiritual and personal
development should begin with the goal of creating a better work life
balance, enabling you to achieve success in both your personal and
professional lives.
When you discover your own spirituality, in whatever form appeals to
you and nurtures you, will help give your achievements and your
endeavors to get there so much more depth and meaning. Your personal
relationships will become more satisfying and rewarding, and you will
begin to live as a part of the world around you rather than just as an
occupant walking on the face of it.
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