How Can I Understand My Spiritual Life Journey

By Kristen Baird


Spiritual life can be compared to a great extent to physical life. The desire to loose weight, exercise, quit smoking or make such lifestyle changes is never easy. However, it is not impossible. The journey begins when you proclaim in your heart that I will be in 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.

The choice to alter the direction of your life will bring you to your desired destiny. This change can only be manifested in behavior since it is a matter of the spirit. When the desire to change exists and a decision has been made, then your inner person begins to yearn for an authentic, pure and deeper meaning. This is the way to take charge of your journey.

Every individual has an inner voice that directs actions and thoughts. It is this voice that instructs you on what to avoid and what to do. Persons who have found their purpose in life attribute it to listening to this inner voice. It directs your thoughts which translate into actions. Failure to heed to the dictates of this voice leads to internal conflict.

Being in touch with your inner dimension will make you long for a better self. Experts have suggested that you should spend time in discernment in order to understand the inner calling. Only by so doing are you able to lock out distracting voices and identify the right path for you.

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.

An issue that has been bothering experts is whether change can be achieved on your own. The conclusion after numerous studies is that an external force is required to achieve personal transformation. Just like renovation of a house, a new force is required. This is strong religious commitment. It offers a solid ground to anchor 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.

The irony of change is that you cannot complete it on your own and neither can it happen without your active participation. The first step is to desire and make a decision to change. When this happens, you gain clarity of purpose and your destiny can be achieved. Restoration begins to happen.




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