April 15, 2007:
Courtesy of Daily OM
Walking Your Path
Living A Spiritual Life
Throughout the journey from birth to death, many people choose to
question life, strive for improvement, seek out knowledge, and search
for the divine. Simply put, this is the essence of spirituality. One's
spiritual practice can take on many forms, because embracing the
spiritual is a very personal pursuit. While many people do relate their
spirituality to a God or Goddess, this quest for the divine, or oneness
with the universe, always springs from within. It doesn't matter where
you find your spiritual path. We are all fundamentally spiritual beings
and the essence of that lies in knowing one's true self and finding a
peace that comes from within rather than the outside world. It is in
remembering this that we awaken to our personal path.
The spiritual path springs forth from a daily routine that reaffirms
our personal connection with a purpose or a way of life. Practicing
compassion, gratitude, appreciation, forgiveness, generosity,
meditation, and taking care of one's wellbeing can all be a part of
one's spiritual life. If you are new to exploring your personal
spirituality, remember that this is a process. You may want to spend a
few moments each day giving yourself a spiritual gift. Try a new form
of meditation, visit a sanctuary, or explore a specific deity.
Accepting the importance of spirituality can be a healthy decision,
because a spiritual practice tends to include habits that promote
healthy living. Take the time to carefully determine the action,
thought, and ritual that most speaks to your soul. Remember that your
most profound spiritual experiences may also come from the simple
intricacies that make up your life. See the interconnectedness of all
things. As you explore your "inner work," you will be walking your
spiritual path and feeling your oneness with the universe.