Things You'll Need:
- An open mind, patience and a will to get closer to God.
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Step 1
It is never too late to think about doing some serious spiritual work. This makes even more sense, if you appreciate the importance of spirituality to humanity as a whole, its wellbeing now, and in the future. No, I'm not talking here about some warm and fuzzy "alternative people" embracing themselves dispassionately, starring at each other through the jungle of dreadlocks and rainbow colored scarfs. Not that there's anything wrong with those people...
I'm talking about "regular" folks of various ages, professions and life experiences, who have reached the stage in life when they realize that there, must be other ways to find joy and satisfaction in one's short existence. Suddenly, being a (successful) participant in everyday human activities: meeting other people, making love, attaining wealth, climbing the social ladder, advancing professionally, "moving places" becoming an authority, etc. etc... loses its appeal. One begins to feel less and less "energized" by praises, compliments, surging bank account, personal success and admiration of others. Even those who practice 'carpe diem' to the extreme, are forced to re-evaluate their priorities when sickness or personal tragedy strikes. Yes, we grow taller and taller, but when the ill wind blows, we break as easily as a dry grass blade. -
Step 2
For many, this moment of "awakening" comes with age - we wise up, and rich in life experiences, see beyond the glitter of the shallows... Suddenly, spirituality looks promising, if for nothing else, but for epitomising all things different to what we've been doing so far. Some will return to practising their religion; others will keep re-searching by stopping-by at many spiritual "shopfronts" run by more or less integrous spiritual gurus. Sure, anything new seems to be a better alternative than resting on the wilting laurels that one cannot take to the grave, anyway. Intense search for a new meaning of life begins, with those of advanced intellect most in a hurry. And while common wisdom tells us: "It doesn't matter who you are, what matters is what you do", meaning that as long as you do 'good' things, you're a good person, spiritual perspective is diagonally opposite.
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Step 3
Renowned spiritual teacher Dr. David R. Hawkins says: "It doesn't matter what you do. What matters is who you are." How true, for in your heart you can be a tyrant, and yet do nice things for the reasons only you know. Ultimately, only you and God know the truth. When you shift the focus to serving your Self, called capital Self, from serving your self - ego, then your spiritual work will bring tremendous rewards. One of them, called an internal peace is arguably the most precious, for it builds a foundation for doing more good - giving away more love and compassion, and allowing ourselves to be touched more by God's unconditional love; for now, and forever. Then, when you say "Gloria in Excelsis Deo!" you'll feel like at home.
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Comments
mikeg21v said
on 10/16/2009 Nice article. Thank you. 5*