Your Spiritual Journey
Each person has two dimensions to their life, the physical and the spiritual. Both dimensions are essential to your overall success and happiness. Too often the spiritual journey of life is neglected for the sake of the physical (or material), only to discover that having the physical without the spiritual leads to emptiness (even though you may have all the comforts money can buy). True happiness comes from being at peace spiritually as well as physically.
William had been extremely successful as an ophthalmologist, but in the process of his striving for medical and business success had completely neglected anything else. Finally at age 50 he took a hard look at himself and realized his life had no meaning. Even though he was respected in his profession, and yes, had helped a great many people, he still didn’t feel fulfilled. A close friend introduced him to a church where he found he could serve others, and find a spiritual part of his life he realized was sadly lacking. In doing so, his whole family benefitted.
This spiritual side can be strengthened in many different ways, but the easiest and most effective is to use something that’s already built inside each of us. You have a spiritual beacon within to guide you to the spiritual fulfillment you need. This beacon is known by many different names, but the most common is our “conscience”. Pay attention to your conscience. Follow what it prompts you to do and you’ll be lead to the spiritual nourishment you need.
Those who make a practice of ignoring their conscience make a shambles of their lives. It can’t be explained logically, but your conscience (or intuition as others call it) leads you to building the spiritual side of your life. The more you listen to this inner voice, the more it will guide you. And you’ll find amazing spiritual growth and happiness that bring physical benefits as well.
Dianne felt she was missing something significant. She didn’t know what it was; only there was a blank space she knew needed to be filled. Along with this, she had a feeling that she should move from her home in Colorado to Missoula, Montana. She didn’t know why, only that she needed to move there. At first she felt a little odd, but the feeling persisted. There was really nothing holding her back in Colorado, so she moved.
Shortly after her arrival in Missoula, she met some friends who introduced her to a church. Investigating the Church’s beliefs she found its teachings matched closely to what she’d been feeling, and it in turn, filled the emptiness which had grown inside. She had been led by her conscience, or that inner spiritual beacon, to the place she could receive the spiritual nourishment she craved.
You’ll receive promptings to do things you wouldn’t ordinarily do, but if they seem legal, ethical and right, consider following to see where they lead. Those who have (some reluctantly at first), report finding greater happiness in all areas of their lives.
Don’t neglect your spiritual journey. It’s uncanny, but the saying is extremely valid, “let your conscience be your guide.”
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