Tuesday, June 2, 2015

How To Make My Spiritual Life Journey Fulfilling

By Ericka Marsh


Strength in spirit is important for self actualization. The process of building a strong spirit takes commitment and time. It commences once you declare, I want my spiritual life journey to be strong. There are a number of ways through which you can build this strength.

Identify your foundation- this means making a decision to follow a particular spirituality. The spirituality or principles in many cases are based on a religious belief. Further, within different religions, there are opportunities to adapt a particular lifestyle. The options include meditative, charity, evangelical, intellectual, etc. The principles of the religious or spiritual body you join will guide you through the journey.

Be a member of a community- participating in communities is encouraging and reinforces your belief. The experiences shared on daily life will strengthen you in spirit, personal and social life. It also is a chance to learn from those who understand the spirituality better and also share your understanding or knowledge with those who join behind you.

Identify a mentor- mentors are people you look up to in terms of faith. They have more experience and understanding of your faith and will encourage you in the course of the journey. They help you make the right choices at different stages and will correct you in case you get lost. They direct your steps to keep you grounded spiritually.

Read intensely- it is important to understand what you belief. This is best achieved through reading. Books on the foundations of your spirituality, religious group or community are enlightening. They enlighten you on expectations and how to remain strong in faith. There also are books or literature on emerging issues that make it easier to handle them. The internet also contains a lot of literature on spirituality.

Listen- audio materials and live lectures or sermons by intellectuals and religious leaders are incredible resources. Some are broadcast over the internet, on TVs, radios or distributed through DVDs and other storage platforms. The insight given on such platforms is encouraging. Choose your materials well to avoid confusion.

Meditation- meditating remains a strong spiritual pillar in any faith. The quiet moment helps you to reflect and better understand what you believe. There are meditation guides in form of music or audio reflections. Use them to enhance your experience.

Charity work- this is voluntary work aimed at assisting the needy in your community. Participating in such endeavors keeps you in touch with your immediate community. It also helps you appreciate the things you already have and therefore be grateful.

Go for pilgrimages- journeying to a religious holy site gives you a vivid understanding of the things you have always heard. This first hand experience is a strong foundation and helps to strengthen your spirituality. It makes real or practical the things you have always heard about or read about within your religious circles. Pilgrimages are always transformational.




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