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January 2012
Read This Before You Give Up on Your
Spiritual Practice
I know it is good for me. I read about it, listen to spiritual
leaders, and know the benefits, but I cannot seem to make time for
meditation or inner work. For some reason it never ends up being a
priority in my life, despite my good intentions.”
It is
a thought I often hear from spiritually aware people, those who can
articulately express the benefits of a personal spiritual practice.
A practice of meditation and using a meditative state for
deep inner work provides an alignment with your higher guidance.
When you are connected to your higher guidance it is easier to
understand what you agreed to accomplish and learn in this lifetime,
what your life purpose is, and how to make the best possible choices
to stay on that path.
So when one understands, or even has
experienced, the benefits, why is it so difficult to incorporate a
spiritual practice into our routines?
On some level, the
answer is life. We allow life and the pressures of it, whatever they
may be, to take over. When we decide to commit to a spiritual
practice, we need to make room for it our lives. Just 20-30 minutes
twice a week for personal meditation and reflection is all that is
needed to launch a spiritual practice.
When a personal
commitment is paired with discipline, a routine is formed. When
someone wants to loose weight, they must become self-disciplined and
be committed to eating healthier and/or exercising more. If someone
wants to be certified in a certain field, they must be disciplined
to study and practice so they can excel. In order for the change you
want to be able to happen, you first have to make changes. It is the
same when instituting a personal spiritual practice.
Why do I
refer to spiritual work as a practice? Mastery of any field involves
a commitment and the discipline for continual practice - to just
show up and practice, for practice’s sake. Changing the focus from,
“I am doing this only to learn or achieve something in this moment,”
to “I am doing this to practice for practice sake, because I know it
is good for me long-term,” might help reinvigorate your desire to
routinely participate in a spiritual practice.
So let’s be
blunt: Spiritual work is work - meaning it takes time and personal
focus. Like anything that requires practice, it is sometimes not
easy or immediately gratifying, but it is always rewarding,
inspiring, enlightening, and propels you forward.
Commit to a
spiritual practice, be disciplined about maintaining it, and amazing
things will happen. Pretty soon you will be so hooked on your
spiritual routine that you couldn’t imagine giving it up or living
without it.
Contact Alice to learn how she can help
you master this topic - or transform other health, emotion, and
spiritual issues. Free consultations for all new clients to
learn how Alice's work is directly tailored to address your areas of
concern. Don't wait - step onto your Healing Path today!
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