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October 2019
Practical Ways to Support Spiritual
Growth
It is challenging, as we move forward on
our spiritual path, to know how to integrate spiritual principles
into practical living. It’s a very large, multifaceted concept – but
there are tangible and actionable methods that we can use to support
our journey. Over the course of my personal spiritual practice and
aiding other’s along theirs, these three methods have helped
facilitate full mastery and spiritual ascension within this
lifetime.
Meditation- an added benefit!
First, adopt a meditation practice. The benefits of meditation
are many and well documented, but there is a specific aspect that
directly contributes to full spiritual growth. When we meditate, we
separate our self from our human personality – the physical,
emotional, and mental aspects of us. This allows us to sense our
soul, the part of us that is often covered up by our human self.
When this occurs we experience our soul directly, even if for a few
moments.
That soul experience leaves a piece of sacred energy
which is carried from your soul to your human self. Each meditation
offers an opportunity to strengthen your authentic union with your
spiritual self! This is a powerful and often overlooked benefit of
an ongoing practice of meditation. Perhaps it will be a motivator
for you to further commit to a meditation practice on an ongoing
basis.
Service to Others- not what you think!
The second practice that supports spiritual growth is selfless
service. There comes a time within your journey when you begin to
feel a compelling, yet natural, urge to make contributions to
others. This is a wonderful indicator that you are thinking beyond
your own needs. When this occurs, it’s a sign that you’ve begun to
vibrate and align to a higher frequency of love - not just human,
emotional love - but one that comes from thinking about the
interconnected whole. You’ll find yourself thinking and acting based
on what is best for all involved - including the earth, the air,
other people, and animals.
This corresponds with a knowing
and emotional detachment from all outcomes and experiences. You act
and trust that you’ve made the best choice possible, and then allow
it to unfold. This is an indication that your soul and human self
are ready to let go of their separate tendencies, and move forward
with guidance by higher motives. This begins the partnering, the
mutual rapport, between your soul and your human self! This is also
a big step towards integrating compassion in your life.
Abstract Thinking – a platform for insight and intuition.
The third practice to propel you on your path to full mastery
and spiritual ascension is the development of your abstract
thinking. Why is this important? Your soul exists on the abstract
mental plane. When you think abstractly, you exist in proximity to
your soul. Abstract thought facilitates your ability to see the
higher truths that are underneath events and experiences. Once
again, emotional detachment supports the understanding and
integration needed.
Through abstract thinking, the universal
themes and principles that govern life and your experiences can be
seen with a new perspective and with an understanding not realized
before. Insight and intuition most easily occur when we are in a
detached, abstract mind. When we are more able to observe and
discern without human entanglement.
This is a part of your
consciousness that requires practice. However, the benefit of making
this an ongoing daily practice is that a new perception and
understanding of life emerges. Wisdom becomes your guiding force
instead of Knowledge!
Evidence of our spiritual evolution is
always reflected through our perceptions of life and our
experiences. One of many examples is: In earlier years we may have
had the perception that things happen to us and people do things to
us. That’s coming from life with a victim perspective and undermines
your place as a co-creator for yourself and an inspiration to
others.
It does take time, practice, and a conscious
responsibility to change what you have created. These three
practices not only can transform and evolve you, they also offer
grounding, stability, peace, and a source of wisdom
I hope I
have inspired you to take charge of the direction you are going. Now
you have the tools to help you to do it and the benefits of
investing your time with these practices are enormous.
Contact Alice
to learn how she can help you master this topic - or transform other
health, emotion, and spiritual issues.
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