Friday, May 29, 2015

How To Make My Spiritual Life Journey Fulfilling

By Ericka Marsh


A strong spiritual life is very fulfilling. It takes time and effort to realize this strength. The first step is a declaration that, I want to take charge of my spiritual life journey. Attaining this strength will require you to undertake several things.

Identify a strong foundation- spirituality depends on your choice of a foundation. In most cases, the foundation is a religious community or faith. There also are different spirituality options in each religion that help you become a better believer. They help to shape your life in spirit. Spirituality groups emphasize on evangelism, charity, intellect and mediation, among other aspects. By following a particular order, you will strengthen your understanding and better enjoy 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.

Find a mentor- mentors have experienced the journey and have a better understanding of the challenges. As such, they will encourage you whenever you get faint. There are many distractions along the way. You are likely to get lost somewhere, make wrong decisions or need to move faster. A mentor will direct your steps and ensure that you do not loose the path.

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- live lectures and audio materials are very resourceful in being spiritually grounded. Listen to intellectuals and leaders on DVDs, radio, TV or internet uploads. Their insight is usually selected and up-to-date which makes it easier to understand. These materials can be accessed and used over the phone and other mobile devices wherever you are.

Meditate- this is an opportunity to reflect on the pillars of your faith. It is a quiet moment to understand what you believe in and how it can be applied in your life. Find a quiet place and, if necessary, enlist the assistance of a meditation guide. There are hymns and melodies to assist in meditation.

Engage in charity- assisting the needy in your neighborhood remains one of the strongest acts that will strengthen your spirit. It keeps you informed about the needs of your society and how you can help meet them. It also is an opportunity to appreciate what you have in life compared to the less privileged.

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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