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How Can I Understand My Spiritual Life Journey

By Kristen Baird


Physical and spiritual lives are comparable to a large extent. Their similarity lies in the desire to make every bit better and more fulfilling. When you have gone astray, changing the path of your destiny is as challenging as going to the gym to keep fit or changing your lifestyle by quitting smoking, among other traits. How then do I take control of my spiritual life journey?

As a human being, every day is a struggle to become a deeper and more meaningful person. The challenge lies in the fact that unlike physical change, inner change does not have tangible beacons. By going to the gym, taking health pills and restraining from visiting certain places, you can achieve physical change. The spirit is different because it is untouchable.

Transformation begins when you make an inner decision to change. Since there are no physical results, the change manifests in different behaviors. The heart begins to desire more, pure and authentic living. This is the best way to take control of your personal destiny.

There is a voice that speaks within and gives you directions. The voice is usually about the right things to do and what to avoid. In order to arrive at your destiny or to find your authentic personality, listen to this voice. This voice governs your thoughts and actions and will lead to conflict if it is ignored.

The authentic self is revealed when you are in touch with your inner self. The best way to reconnect with your inner and authentic self is through discernment. According to experts, spending time alone allows you to evaluate your life and identify areas that require attention. This is the way to correct waywardness of the spirit and avoid internal conflict.

There are several crucial questions that must be answered during discernment. They range from, What if I was more loving? Kinder? Compassionate? Generous? Humble? Less judgmental? Less selfish? More patient, etc? Finding an answer to the question is a crucial step toward regaining control.

Expert are still struggling to understand if change can be achieved though exclusive individual effort. They are of the opinion that external intervention is necessary. An example is a house whose renovation requires new furniture and installations. The external force required is your religious commitment. It will offer direction to your life.

The spirituality of each human being directs his attitudes, morality and values, among other attributes. The spirit goes astray when this spirituality is ignored. The process of restoring this spirituality must be driven by a strong desire and Christian values. As the bible requires that everyone must endeavor to be like Christ, a decision must be made to do so.

It is ironical that inner growth cannot occur through own endeavor yet you must be an active participant. By desiring and accepting to take the right step, you are paving way for transformation. Your mind can now see the path ahead more clearly and identify the steps that must be taken. God intervenes through his grace to restore your life.




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