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Wednesday, 27 May 2015

How To Strengthen My Spiritual Life Journey

By Ericka Marsh


Strength in spirit is important for self actualization. The process of building a strong spirit takes commitment and time. It commences once you declare, I want my spiritual life journey to be strong. There are a number of ways through which you can build this strength.

Find a reliable foundation- living in spirit cannot be realized until you identify with a community of faith. Such communities are mainly religious. They ensure that your belief is shaped in a particular way. Some of the differentiating factors include meditation, intellect, charity and evangelism. A strong spirituality makes the journey of faith more enjoyable and fulfilling.

Join a community- living in the spirit requires constant reinforcement and encouragement from a community. The community of believers shares experiences on daily life which will strengthen your spirit. This community gives you a chance to learn from your seniors as well as mentor juniors. It therefore is an incredible boost to the spirit.

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.

Conduct charity work- charity work within your area of residence or operation helps to strengthen your spirit. It makes it easier to understand the composition of your community and how you can make it better. It acts as practical application of what you believe. Encountering less privileged people makes you appreciate your gifts.

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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