The definition of spirituality is and may always remain somewhat sparse. It is always evolving. Always changing to encompass new ideas and new age philosophies. But the truth remains that every human being is at some stage in his or her life in need of some kind of a spiritual awakening.
Babies are born into a world, but this world is seen through the eyes of someone else. We are taught ways of living, communicating and perceiving reality, until we are old enough to develop our own view of the world. Unfortunately, this is always to some degree molded by our greatest influences in life, our parents and teachers.
We may continue like this through our daily lives, conforming to religious doctrines, practicing the rituals and morals taught to us by educators. This can be done peacefully and with much contentment. But we would not have learned that there is more.
The world of knowledge is endless with possibilities. Each day new philosophies and schools of thought are emerging. Each one is different yet worth exploring for they carry wisdom and different ways of looking at the world.
It can only make our lives richer to consider these possibilities. Those who live narrow minded lives are missing out on the wonders of age old wisdom and a fulfilling life. Each teaching, each divine scripture and each philosophy has its own gems. They may be criticized for containing contradictions or man made influences, but there are many wisdoms and life lessons to be learned from these scriptures.
A spiritual awakening may then be defined as a moment of realization. It may be a moment when one realizes that he has been living a lie and needs to change. It may a split second when a person sees truth and clarity in his life's purpose for the first time. When everything makes sense.
It can be experienced in several different ways. The most common is to have a near death experience or lose a loved one. It is in these moments that most people suddenly see the value and purpose in their lives and make resolve to change. However, others will argue that an awakening of this sort can only truly come about with deep understanding and knowledge.
From any angle, each person is in need of his or her own spiritual awakening to find true purpose and meaning to life. It is essential that we lift the blinkers on our eyes and see with certainty for ourselves rather than swallow indoctrination by scholars. For what do we teach out children and what legacy do we leave if our own lives do not make any sense to us.
Babies are born into a world, but this world is seen through the eyes of someone else. We are taught ways of living, communicating and perceiving reality, until we are old enough to develop our own view of the world. Unfortunately, this is always to some degree molded by our greatest influences in life, our parents and teachers.
We may continue like this through our daily lives, conforming to religious doctrines, practicing the rituals and morals taught to us by educators. This can be done peacefully and with much contentment. But we would not have learned that there is more.
The world of knowledge is endless with possibilities. Each day new philosophies and schools of thought are emerging. Each one is different yet worth exploring for they carry wisdom and different ways of looking at the world.
It can only make our lives richer to consider these possibilities. Those who live narrow minded lives are missing out on the wonders of age old wisdom and a fulfilling life. Each teaching, each divine scripture and each philosophy has its own gems. They may be criticized for containing contradictions or man made influences, but there are many wisdoms and life lessons to be learned from these scriptures.
A spiritual awakening may then be defined as a moment of realization. It may be a moment when one realizes that he has been living a lie and needs to change. It may a split second when a person sees truth and clarity in his life's purpose for the first time. When everything makes sense.
It can be experienced in several different ways. The most common is to have a near death experience or lose a loved one. It is in these moments that most people suddenly see the value and purpose in their lives and make resolve to change. However, others will argue that an awakening of this sort can only truly come about with deep understanding and knowledge.
From any angle, each person is in need of his or her own spiritual awakening to find true purpose and meaning to life. It is essential that we lift the blinkers on our eyes and see with certainty for ourselves rather than swallow indoctrination by scholars. For what do we teach out children and what legacy do we leave if our own lives do not make any sense to us.
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Regardless of the path you follow, a spiritual awakening can lead to study and introspection. Finding your own definition of spirituality is part of your thoughts and philosophy.
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