the spirit journey

The Spiritual Journey and Seven Stages of Spiritual Development

The spiritual journey is a transformational process that takes us through seven stages of our spiritual development. The path we take is built into us, in our expanding minds, hearts, and energy system. It’s an integral aspect of our desire to be alive – to live fully and grow, to expand in fulfilling ways and make a positive difference in the world.

The spiritual journey reveals the fullness of our human potential.

Essentially, the spiritual journey takes us from fear, separation, and limitation to love, connectedness, and expansion. For life coaches, understanding these stages and developing the ability to help clients to move through them with ease has tremendous value. When you understand where the people you serve are on the journey, you can relate precisely to their needs and desires, which may be very different from yours.

Interest in the Spiritual Journey and Stages of Development

We’ve had a deep interest in the spiritual journey for more than three decades. Over time, we recognized seven stages of spiritual development we all pass through along the way. This map of the path to wholeness is the result of extensive research and understanding of the human energy system, along with a wide range of experience with ourselves, our clients, and students. The seven steps or stages roughly correspond to seven spiritual activations that transform our perspectives on who we are, why we are here, and what is possible.

As we evolve, our perspectives evolve, so we can think and process information about our reality more expansively and inclusively. We now understand the focus of these stages as a shift in our experience of reality we call the “Ultimate Paradigm Shift.”

The Nature of the Spiritual Journey

We begin the first two stages of the journey with our feet firmly planted on the physical plane, viewing ourselves primarily as limited physical beings. Our consciousness is ruled largely by fear, which makes us easy targets for being controlled by others. Many people in these early stages view themselves as victims of circumstances that are beyond their control.

As we evolve, our “world” expands, and we glimpse beyond the material world into the realms of the human soul. Fear recedes and love blooms.

Spiritually, each of us is challenged to open to the Infinite, along with more joy and aliveness.

The transformation, then, is a redefinition of ourselves from limited physical beings who are victims of external forces to magnificent spiritual beings who are creators of the lives we were born to live.

Holistic Life Coaching and the Spiritual Journey

Coaching clients to progress with greater ease on the spiritual journey is powerful. If you are a life coach, imagine the tremendous benefits you can offer to clients. When you understand precisely where clients are on the journey, you can pinpoint the challenges and opportunities that are inevitably playing out in their daily lives. This helps them to progress more quickly and receive exponentially better results.

Knowledge of the seven stages of spiritual development and their impact on your life may be your most practical tool on the spiritual path. Once you understand the sequence, you can track your development step-by-step and bring deeper meaning to the events of your life, along with those you serve. You can also avoid the pitfalls that prevent people from evolving , and manifest the life you deeply desire.

The Seven Stages of Spiritual Development

As we evolve, our minds develop and our souls become more and more present in our lives. In the first two stages of spiritual development, people function largely on auto pilot, based on programming in the unconscious mind. This state is characterized by a lack of self-awareness , along with a high degree of fear and a narrow range of thinking. The result is a tendency to follow the crowd and play it safe.

An Overview of the Seven Stages

1. Recognition: From a place of lack of self awareness, something wakes up and we recognize that we have some choices. We are going with the crowd, but we are starting to awaken. The mind is becoming more active and new possibilities are emerging.

2. Breaking Loose (Renunciation): Now we recognize the opportunity to free ourselves from the herd and jump over the fence to freedom. This takes courage. We have to sacrifice the perceived safety of the crowd to open to more individual opportunities. As we prepare to take charge, fear starts to lose its hold.

3. Claiming Our Power: This is where it starts to get interesting. Now we get our first taste of freedom as we claim our right to live the lives we were born to live. The mind is expanding further now as we explore new possibilities. At this point, we enjoy the benefits of independence. Free from the herd, people often do uncharacteristically different things at this stage. They may start to dress differently, travel, change jobs, develop new interests, and change behaviors.

4. Embracing Our Greatness: Exploring freedom leads to a deeper exploration of who we are. This is when people begin to experience soul searching and recognition that the truth lies within, in the power of our hearts and souls . It’s the time when we bridge the gap between the restrictions of the physical plane and expansiveness of the spiritual plane. We are preparing to make the ultimate paradigm shift into a new way of being in the world, but don’t know where we are going.

5. Expressing Our Uniqueness (Sovereignty): As we embrace ourselves as spiritual beings, we rise a new level now, onto the spiritual plane. Now we are guided by the truth in our hearts. This stimulates a desire to express our deeper purpose and share our greatness with the world.

6. Integrating Our Roles as Creators: Our integration of this creative reality includes mastering our thinking and ways of being on the spiritual plane. Becoming more aware of the big picture now, we recognize how our actions can have a positive impact on larger numbers of people.

Love blossoms and fear recedes with the recognition that everyone has infinite possibilities and the supply of the good we seek knows no limit.

7. Transcendence: Now we complete the process of becoming fully functional as creators of the lives we were born to live. We are highly aware now that we create from the inside out with our minds and our hearts. We know how manifestation works and how our thoughts and feelings are responsible for the results we are getting in our lives. We are learning to live in harmony with the laws of the universe and reaping the rewards of our efforts on the journey.

More Notes on the Stages of our Spiritual Development

The first two stages of our spiritual development (Recognition and Breaking Loose) could be viewed as preliminary. Our personal transformation really begins when we free of the hold of the herd with the completion of the second activation. At this stage, we recognize the need to think for ourselves and release the grips of those who seek to control our lives. Having the courage to free ourselves from these ties provides us with the momentum we need to make the ultimate paradigm shift. Then we can move forward and become creators of the lives we were born to live.

Awakenings Institute’s unique Holistic Coaching and Healing Certification Program includes in-depth teaching of the stages of development. To learn more about how you can participate, CLICK HERE .

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How to Start Your Spiritual Journey (7 Illuminating Steps)

by Mateo · Updated: Sep 7, 2024 · 217 Comments

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There is a candle in your heart, ready to be kindled. There is a void in your soul, ready to be filled. You feel it, don’t you? – Rumi

Welcome, dear spiritual wanderer.

You’ve come to this page seeking guidance, and that’s what we intend to give you wholeheartedly.

Before you begin, we want to honor your self-sovereignty and inner instincts , so:

Please remember to not accept anything as being “true” that I write or anything that anyone on the spiritual journey says/writes/teaches without first checking in with your own inner knowing.

No one is infallible, no matter what degree of awakening they have embodied, so I strongly encourage you to think for yourself, find out for yourself, and always, always trust your intuition. (This advice can save you a lot of pain on your journey!)

With that said:

If you’re short on time, scroll down to see the Table of Contents . Otherwise, I guarantee that this article is worth reading from start to finish (that’s why it’s the ‘Start Here’ page!).

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Let’s begin with the uncomfortable truth:

Most of us in the modern world have resigned ourselves to a cliched existence, indulging in endless distractions.

We go through life with minimal or pseudo-faith and avoid comprehending the emptiness of our lives. We are endlessly haunted by the shallowness of our relationships, neurotic issues, and inescapable loneliness.

And yet there’s so much more to us as a species than what we really know.

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You and I carry the most mysterious and magnificent qualities within us imaginable. Yet, we unknowingly guard and protect the greatest gift that is our Souls from the world.

It’s so easy for us to feel meaningless when we perceive ourselves as mere cogs in society’s machine.

The truth is that we are much more than slaves of 9 to 5 jobs. We are capable of creating deeply meaningful, mystical, and fulfilling lives. We are capable of finding our true calling and personal destiny.

For centuries, indigenous people throughout the world have known that to fully explore the depths of the Soul and reunite with Spirit, we must go on a spiritual journey into the unknown lands within ourselves.

Many ancient cultures had Elders and Shamans to encourage and oversee these journeys toward a deeper spiritual existence.

Sadly, these days in our own culture, we have lost such sacred rites and rituals. Instead, orthodox religion has replaced living spirituality with a theoretical god , dismissing, and outlawing personal experimentation and union with the Divine.

On this page, my aim is to help you start navigating your spiritual journey, be a lone wolf, and listen to your soul’s calling to reunite with Spirit.

(If you need extra in-depth support after reading this article, I highly recommend checking out our All-in-One Bundle and Shadow & Light Membership – these offerings can offer tremendous illumination and empowerment on your journey.)

What is the spiritual journey, 12 signs you’re called to the spiritual journey (the ancient hero/ine’s path), the 3 worlds of the spiritual journey (which are you inhabiting), inner work vs. soul work, 5 phases of the spiritual wanderer’s journey, how to start your spiritual journey (7 steps).

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The spiritual journey is a personal quest we undertake to reconnect with our Souls, release attachment to the ego, and rediscover our True Nature .

In a nutshell, the spiritual journey is about returning to the Centre of our being : it’s a path traditionally undertaken by saints, shamans, mystics , and sages.

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But in this day and age where times have changed, and we’re suffering from collective soul loss , the spiritual journey is open and accessible to all people (and no longer just ascetics, monks, and other holy people).

Indeed, listening to our Soul’s calling of reuniting with Spirit is our deepest longing and highest calling as a species.

People have felt a pull toward something greater than themselves since the beginning of time.

Ancient cultures had many stories that illustrated the journey to fulfilling one’s destiny and experiencing Wholeness or Enlightenment . These journeys are what mythologist Joseph Campbell described as the “ Calls to Adventure. “

A call to adventure is something we all experience at least once in life. When we embark on this adventure, we begin the process of gaining self-understanding, reclaiming our precious Soul gifts, and dissolving the blockages that obscure our Inner Light.

The archetype of the hero/heroine discovering their true spiritual nature goes back thousands of years.

The Greeks told the story of Orpheus , who descended into the underworld to rescue his bride, Eurydice, from Hades. The Nordic people had their hero-warrior Beowulf , and the Sumerians wrote of Inanna , who battled her sister in the dark world.

Throughout history, there have been so many stories of individuals who have struggled through hardship to find themselves. But of what importance are they to our path?

Essentially, these hero/ines symbolize our spiritual journeys , that is, leaving everything familiar behind, entering the unknown, encountering numerous unconscious monsters, and finally returning back home with a sense of renewed fulfillment and wisdom.

Here are 12 signs you’re being called to walk the spiritual journey of awakening:

You feel lost in life
You long for a place that feels like your ‘true home’
You keep wondering what your meaning or purpose is
You feel like you have a big destiny to fulfill (which is yet to be revealed)
You sense that there’s much more to life than meets the eye
You’re experiencing strange synchronicities, signs, and omens
You’re shedding your old self and you’re transforming, but you don’t know who you truly are yet
There’s a sense of nostalgia and nagging longing for something you can’t pinpoint
You experience bouts of melancholy, depression, and existential crisis
You feel extra sensitive and fragile
A lot of what you once valued seems meaningless and empty
It feels like the rug has been pulled out from underneath you, and you’re falling into a void

Can you relate to any of the above signs? If you can, you’re most certainly being called to embark on the spiritual journey.

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The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you. Don’t go back to sleep. You must ask for what you really want. Don’t go back to sleep. People are going back and forth across the doorsill where the two worlds touch. The door is round and open. Don’t go back to sleep. – Rumi

At some point in life, we all experience the “call to adventure.”

Often, our journeys start when we experience a sudden spiritual awakening , kundalini awakening , or dark night of the soul . Often, without wanting to, we are cast onto the path of inner exploration.

Like you, I have wandered these paths and have, at times, wound up lost and confused. For this reason, I find it useful to map out the spiritual journey in a way that helps the human mind know where it is and where it will go next.

My Andean ancestry speaks of three worlds that we can experience in life: the Upper World (Hanaq Pacha), the Middle World (Kay Pacha), and the Lower World (Ukhu Pacha).

In many traditions and mythologies, these three worlds correspond to the different realms of Self.

The Upper World is the home of Spirit, the Underworld the home of Souls, and the Middle World is the home of the physical body and human ego .

Different practices and techniques are used in each of the three realms to help us spiritually mature and rediscover joy, peace, and nondual wholeness .

Below, I’ll explore each of these three realms with you:

Middle World

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Purpose: Personality development

In our everyday lives, we function within the middle world. The middle world is responsible for our ego development, and yet many people on the spiritual path ignore this vital element of inner growth.

Without developing a healthy personality, our spiritual growth reaches a dead end because we are more prone to falling into many spiritual traps and pitfalls down the line (such as spiritual narcissism , spiritual materialism, and more).

In life, we all begin within the middle world or physical realm. As children and teenagers, we go through various years of personality change and growth.

Finally, as adults, we have all developed unique personalities. Yet many of us fail to continue our self-development, getting lost in corporate jobs and the pursuit of money, status, and fame.

The goal of the middle world path is to develop a healthy personality or ego. Tasks involved in this process include the exploration of core emotional wounds, self-love , and the cultivation of authenticity.

A healthy adult ego will be able to love freely, be vulnerable, express creativity, and display empathy towards others – which are vital in every area of life.

We cannot develop a healthy personality by using techniques from the Upper or Under World, such as meditation or shadow work.

Instead, we must use inner work techniques that pertain to ego development and healing, such as assertiveness training, non-violent communication techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, NLP, and other psychological avenues of self-development.

Under World

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Purpose: Soul discovery

Our Soul is the vital, mysterious, and wild core of our individual selves. It is the unique essence within each of us that goes deeper than our personalities.

Think of your Soul as a stream that is connected to the ocean of Spirit. Our Souls contain our destiny, purpose, gifts, and the ultimate significance of our individual lives. To access these deep layers and qualities, we must descend into the Under World of our unconscious minds.

Unfortunately, for thousands of years, our culture has “protected” us from the hardships and dangers of the descent into the Soul. This has been done through the establishment of comfortable, predictable, and clockwork lives that revolve around material pleasures and shallow values.

In fact, thanks to religious thought, the descent into our Under Worlds has been condemned as “evil” and wayward. Only Shamanic cultures and a few Western mystical schools like Hermeticism and Alchemy have dedicated themselves to exploring the Under World.

The descent into the Under World has been so feared and avoided because it is a perilous journey. There is a reason why Christianity referred to this place as “hell.”

Within our Under Worlds lie our repressed thoughts, feelings, desires, traumas, and denied gifts. Often when we descend, or inscend, into ourselves, we come across many demons, ghastly creatures, and other parts of our Shadow Selves that we’ve been unconsciously hiding from.

Yet despite the fact that the Under World journey can be such a harrowing and haunting experience, it is ultimately a powerful odyssey. Only by descending into our personal Under Worlds can we truly embrace our true life calling, talents, gifts, and deepest values.

Under World, or deeper inner work techniques, include practices that allow us to access altered states of consciousness . These may include practices such as lucid dreaming , drumming, shadow work , shamanic trances, breathwork , vision quests, etc.

Upper World

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Purpose: Uniting with Spirit

The Upper World journey, or that of the ascent, is what we often refer to as Self-Realization .

There comes a moment in our journey between the middle world and the underworld in which an equilibrium or inner spaciousness forms , allowing us to move up into the Upper World.

For example, it’s much harder to spiritually awaken to the Upper World when our unconscious minds are plagued with deep childhood traumas (that stem from the underworld), trust issues (under world problem), and poor self-esteem (middle world problem).

The practice of inner work is what allows this inner space to emerge because it dissolves the contractions of the ego that hide our True Nature as Divine Consciousness.

We enter the path of ascent up into the Upper World when we learn to surrender our ego identification (known as ego death ) and Soul identification.

It’s at this point of the path that soul work is needed – soul work, in this case, refers to doing the soul’s work of letting go, opening, and merging back into its original home of Spirit.

The experience and realization that the personal identity (or ego) is an illusory thought construct, and who we truly are is Infinite Consciousness, is what has been referred to as Self-Realization , Christ Consciousness , Buddha Nature, Nirvana, or Enlightenment.

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This shift of consciousness involves our Infinite, Divine, Eternal, and Absolute Nature awakening from the dream of the separate egoic self.

Techniques used to induce this inner shift of being are often found in the mystical schools of Zen, Kundalini, Taoism , Sufism, and disciplines such as meditation, self-inquiry , and yoga.

Note: Unfortunately, many people in the spiritual community believe that spiritual ascension is all that is needed to experience peace and wholeness. As a result, the middle world and under world paths have been cast aside as if they don’t matter.

However, only focusing on your “higher chakras,” cultivating positivity and Oneness with Spirit , creates lopsided individuals. When the darker and more down-to-earth elements of self-growth are ignored, the result is imbalanced and unhealthy individuals .

As such, here on lonerwolf, we try to focus on exploring all three realms (the middle, under, and upper world) to create balance.

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In the previous section, I mentioned inner work and soul work a few times. But what’s the difference? And how do both relate to the spiritual journey?

Within this website and the work of Aletheia and I, inner work refers to the active exploration, illumination, and dissolution of blockages within the psyche.

Inner work is a psychological process that helps us to heal and find inner harmony and wholeness on a human level.

Examples of inner work practices include the practice of self-love, inner child work, shadow work, body work, and anything that involves actively finding and releasing the contractions within the mind.

On the other hand, soul work is the more passive and receptive process of opening, surrendering, and resting within our True Nature (also known as Consciousness, Presence, Nondual Awareness, and Spirit).

Soul work is, quite literally, doing the soul’s work of remembering and returning back to Source as our Ultimate Home and True Nature.

Examples of soul work practices include self-inquiry, prayer, contemplation, meditation, mirror work, and anything that involves cultivating a sense of being .

Both inner work and soul work are needed on our spiritual journeys to help us both wake up on a spiritual level and grow up on a human level.

To avoid lopsided development and getting possessed by unresolved inner shadows (which can and do arise no matter what level of realization we’ve had), we need to explore both our human psychology and relax into our birthless, deathless True Nature.

Inner work makes the inner space for soul work to take place. Soul work helps to illuminate and sharpen our inner work.

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Both go hand-in-hand and are vital allies on our spiritual awakening journeys. As you get familiar with this website and our work, you’ll hear about both inner work and soul work.

Roughly speaking, there are about five phases of the spiritual journey (although, of course, there could be many more – but I’m just sharing the phases I’m presently aware of).

I refer to these as ‘ phases ‘ and not stages because the spiritual wanderer’s journey is not a linear process that has a start and end; it is cyclical. It’s like the moon. It’s a spiraling dance of energy that is ever-deepening and changing – there is no “end,” even after you’ve had an enlightened shift in awareness.

Here’s a visual diagram of the Wanderer’s Journey , which is the spiritual wheel of transformation that we base our work around on this website:

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Below, you’ll find the five phases ruled by the Seeker, Apprentice, Warrior, Mystic, and Sage archetypes.

I’ve also linked each phase to the ten different parts of the journey that Aletheia and I have discovered, crystallized, and defined after many years on the path:

1. Soul-searching

(Ruled by the Seeker archetype.)

This phase is divided into the following two parts (also linked to on the Wanderer’s Journey page). Feel free to click on any for further guidance:

The Spiritual Calling
Resisting the Path

Summary: Phase one of the spiritual journey begins with a deep craving and longing for something more than mundane daily life.

There may be a sense that life has become a dry, desolate, meaningless, and barren wasteland without some kind of spiritual dimension.

This type of existential crisis can arise spontaneously due to a traumatic situation, mental or physical health issues, or simply due to one’s sensitive temperament.

The result is a search for meaning, purpose, and greater spiritual connection – or what is commonly known as soul searching .

2. Awakening & learning

(Ruled by the Apprentice archetype.)

Finding Guidance
Starting the Journey

There is renewed hope, ecstatic zest for life, joyful anticipation, and a passion for learning, exploring, and growing. It’s as if the sun has finally emerged from its slumber, and we’re bathed in the dawning light of spiritual awakening .

3. Death & demons

(Ruled by the Warrior archetype.)

Turning Inwards
Facing the Darkness

Summary: As our spiritual journey matures, we eventually face a crossroads. To continue growing, we must enter through the gates of our personal Underworld and face our demons. We learn that the spiritual journey is beautiful, yes. But it’s also demanding.

If we’re sincere about authentic spiritual growth, we need to illuminate our inner darkness, explore our shadow selves, and heal our buried traumas. This death of the spiritual ‘high’ of the previous phase can lead to much fear and confusion.

The result is often an experience of the Dark Night of the Soul , a glimpse of ego death , or even a spiritual emergency where we step out of the ‘sunshine and rainbows’ world into the moonlit world of ghosts and ghouls.

4. Rebirth & reward

(Ruled by the Mystic archetype.)

Illumination
Traps & Pitfalls

Summary: Eventually, we emerge from the other side of the Dark Night of the Soul, existential crisis, or ego death glimpse. We have been to hell and back and we’ve had our hearts ripped open and our minds excavated. But we arise victorious with heart and Soul blazing bright with clarity.

This rebirth and reward phase often results in mystical experiences , moments of Satori (Enlightened awareness), and blissful heart openings.

We may go through a new level of awakening, this time at an energetic level, via an experience known as the Kundalini awakening .

However, this experience is not all love and light. There are many lurking shadows and spiritual traps to be wary of .

5. Illumination & sharing

(Ruled by the Sage archetype.)

Integration

Summary: After the body, heart, and mind undergo this cleansing and purging journey, a deeper level of Illumination may begin to arise within us. We’ll begin to integrate all the lessons we’ve learned, bringing them into our daily lives.

This is the moment where we truly start walking the talk, integrating both the human and Divine aspects of our lived experience. As such, there is a strong desire within us to share what we’ve realized through the grace of Divinity (our True Nature) with those who need support.

We may adopt the role of teacher, guide, creator, or mentor – or otherwise, embrace new ways of helping others through the power of creativity.

Perhaps the key defining quality of this phase is a strong connection to one’s True Nature and sometimes a non-dual shift in awareness. There’s an intimate, inner-lived experience of the Divine as one’s true face, authentic essence , and ultimate home.

Again, the above five phases are by no means linear or static – they are cyclical and ever-deepening. Gradually, we discover that we are Life itself and that what we have longed and searched for has always been right here, right now !

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Everyone’s spiritual journey is unique, ever-changing, and ongoing.

There is no single point at which we stop this inner transformation. In fact, the whole mistaken idea of reaching a state of “perfection” really only equals death and stagnation.

And what happens when things stop growing and flowing? They become lethargic, break down, rot, and disintegrate.

While the demands for constant growth and evolution may be difficult to handle at times, they are necessary grit for the inner pearl to develop.

If you wish to find truth, peace, profound love, deep freedom, and your ultimate home, beginning your spiritual journey is not only important but crucial.

Understandably, you might feel a bit intimidated and lost, not knowing where to start. As someone who has been on the spiritual journey for a long time and who has devoted their entire life’s work to the inner call, here are my tips:

1. Be gentle and go at your own pace

It’s normal to feel overwhelmed and a little inundated by the influx of information when first beginning your spiritual journey. My advice is to go slowly, be gentle, and go at your own pace. You don’t need to know every tiny detail of every field of wisdom ever created. (I know it’s tempting!)

Besides, everything that you’re learning about is already within you. Yes, you have all the answers you need at a Soul level because you are an expression of the Divine at your core. Everyone else is just a mirror of that.

So cut yourself some slack. The key is to go gently but deeply – that is how you will learn and grow the most.

2. Tune into the deepest yearning of your heart – your holy longing

What is it that you truly, deeply yearn for, above all else? What is the most ancient longing of your heart and Soul?

There are a myriad of reasons why people enter the spiritual journey, many of them stories created by the mind to build a better-looking ego.

But beneath the desires of the mind, what does your heart want? Your heart is the doorway to your Soul, and your Soul is a unique expression of Spirit. So listen to your heart’s yearnings.

How do you listen to your heart? One of the best ways is to place a soft hand over your heart, let all thoughts go, and drop into a sense of stillness. Then ask yourself, “What is it that I truly, deeply yearn for, above all else?”

Do you long for peace, truth, freedom, love, happiness, healing, or something else? There are no right or wrong answers. The heart wants what it wants.

But be aware that the mind may jump in and try to concoct a bunch of ideas, artificial longings, and idealistic stories. What you need to do is listen for the still, small, quiet voice within that responds with gentle clarity (not the loud, anxious, and abrasive voice of the mind).

Finding your holy longing will provide you with the fuel and compass to direct your spiritual search.

Instead of being outwardly led by the egoic self, you’ll be inwardly led by the heart and Soul. You may even find that as you progress through your spiritual journey, your holy longing will evolve and mature. Let it!

3. Pay attention to philosophies, tools, or practices that intrigue you

Once you’ve figured out your holy longing, simply pay attention. Notice what spiritual fields, ideas, philosophies, and practices call to you that relate to your deepest calling.

The spiritual journey doesn’t have to be something dry, monotone, and repetitive (unless you want it to be). This is a quest that can be playful, joyful, and passionate.

In fact, you’ll likely get the most out of your spiritual path if you approach it from this heart-centered place.

Neuroscience has proven that we learn the most when we’re having fun – so find your bliss. Walk a path with heart. This is the path you’re meant to be on.

4. Go deep-diving

One of the main issues that often arises on the spiritual path is a certain kind of spiritual materialism or spiritual window-shopping .

Jumping from practice to practice can be useful at the beginning (to become familiar with the territory).

But if we get into the addictive habit of finding the “next and best” spiritual practice , tool, workshop, etc., we are doing ourselves a great disservice.

We are not only approaching spirituality with a materialistic mindset, but we’re also avoiding the fundamental purpose of the spiritual path: to discover our True Nature.

Once you’ve done some dabbling here and there (this might involve watching YouTube videos, reading books, attending workshops, etc.), it’s time to slow down and commit to something.

Don’t worry if you discover later down the road that the path you’re on is not for you – remember that you can always change routes.

What’s important is that you slow down and commit to something to begin with – this is the only way to extract the nutrients, deep essential truths, and embodied wisdom that contribute to your awakening.

So go deep-diving and commit to something all the way through to the end. What paths, practices, and teachings speak to you on a profound level? What has benefited you the most?

Begin to circle around that topic, practice, or path and dedicate your full attention to it. (And if there are a handful of paths, that’s okay too; stick with them, although it’s generally best to keep your focus simple.)

5. Be aware of sharks

You’ll meet many people on your spiritual path (whether online or in the flesh), and while some of these people will genuinely have your best interests in mind, others won’t.

Yes, there are many ‘spiritual sharks’ out there, aka., there are sleazy, snake-oil salesmen and women who are incentivized to use you for personal gain.

There are also some people – typically leaders of spiritual communities or certain gurus – who are totally unaware of their unconscious shadow motivations (but are equally as dangerous). So be discerning.

Learn to trust your intuition and gut instincts . Tap into your inner lone wolf : that primal wisdom you carry inside that drove you to begin this quest to begin with.

Even if you do fall into the jaws of a shark, know that you can get out. Not only that, but you can actually use the experience as a lesson and fuel to grow even stronger.

No one can take away your power from you unless you willingly give it to them. And even if you do, you can get it back.

6. Record what you’ve learned and experienced

We hear a lot of pretty-sounding words and mystical ideas on the spiritual path. But all of them mean little if we don’t actively find ways of absorbing them into our being.

One of the simplest ways of recording what you’ve learned and experienced is simply through the act of journaling .

Have a special journal or diary that you dedicate to writing down your thoughts, experiences, ideas, and discoveries. You don’t need to be a good writer (or even good at spelling/grammar) to do this – forget about that!

What matters is that you have a solid record that you can refer back to throughout your journey. (Learn more about how to journal .)

There are also other ways of recording what you’ve learned and experienced, such as creating pieces of art or composing music.

Find whatever creative outlet suits you the most – that might even include creating a vlog where you go into your daily experience (and you can keep this private or share it with others).

Here are a variety of inner work Journals that we’ve created that might help you get started. »

7. Integrate and embody your spirituality

It’s easy to go spiritual window shopping and jump onto whatever new and exciting bandwagon emerges. But it takes much more strength of character, sincerity, and courage to integrate and embody what you’ve learned actively.

To integrate means to absorb something into your being and to make it a living and breathing part of you.

To embody means to be an expression of what you have learned: to be the change you’re looking for, to infuse your life with the essence of what you’ve discovered.

There are numerous ways to integrate and embody your spirituality, but remember that this is an organic process that takes time. You cannot rush or force spiritual integration or embodiment – it is the natural product of spiritual ripening and maturation.

There are, however, numerous ways to begin the integration and embodiment part of your journey. Some of these inner work and soul work practices include:

Mindfulness
Contemplation
Shadow Work
Inner child work
Self-Inquiry

Anything that helps you to slow down, be introspective, and go inwards while encouraging present-moment awareness will help you to integrate and embody what you experience.

Instead of being a magical-sounding idea, you will actively live and express qualities such as lovingkindness, presence, and wisdom. But first, you need to be sincere and dedicated to this path.

In my honest opinion, no spiritual journey is balanced (or healthy) without some level of psychological healing.

We need to focus not just on ascending to the Upper World but also on working with the Middle and Under World . See the following articles for more guidance:

What is Inner Work? (& Why Most People Are Terrified By it)
Spiritual Psychology: Why Meditation Isn’t Enough

The Spiritual Journey is a Valley, Not a Mountain

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Wisdom tells me I am nothing, love tells me I am everything. Between the two, my life flows. ― Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

Contrary to popular depiction, the spiritual journey isn’t like climbing a mountain.

We rarely start at the bottom and climb to the top. Instead, for most of us, the spiritual journey is like hiking through a series of beautiful but perilous range of valleys.

Our spiritual journeys alternate between periods of descending and ascending.

In one period of our lives, we may cultivate our connection with Spirit, while in other parts, we may descend to the Soul to heal core wounds or the middle world to develop self-care .

Finally, it is very possible and also quite common to get hung up in these valleys. Many of us become lost, distracted, and even forget why we were trying to get to the top of the mountain in the first place. (See our article on traps of spiritual growth for more guidance.)

However, with the appropriate guidance, sincerity, and persistence, we can make our way through.

In the end, you’ll find that the spiritual journey is like a mystical marriage between the ego, the Soul, and the Spirit. One cannot exist without the other. The whole experience is a nondual expression of Life living itself.

I truly hope this guide has given you a place to start. This whole website is based on giving free guidance for the spiritual awakening journey, so please feel welcome to poke around and learn some more.

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A Mindful Guide To Spirituality For Beginners + 15 Steps For Beginning A Spiritual Journey

Maybe you’re looking to understand your purpose in this life, or you’re experiencing an existential crisis .

Or perhaps you’re starting to examine the belief system you grew up with. Whichever the case, you’re contemplating a spiritual journey .

But where and how should you start?

To help you figure it out, we’ve created this beginner’s guide to spirituality.

Below, we’ll unpack definitions, look at different spirituality types , review the process, and briefly discuss the available practice paths.

What Is Spirituality?

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What are the basics of spirituality ? In some ways, it’s an impossible question to answer because spirituality means different things to different people.

For some, it’s a religious pursuit. For others, it’s an individual exploration of spirituality.

The director of the George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health, Christina Puchalski, MD, contends that “spirituality is the aspect of humanity that refers to the way individuals seek and express meaning and purpose and the way they experience their connectedness to the moment, to self, to others, to nature, and to the significant or sacred.”

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Generally speaking, most forms of spirituality:

Invite practitioners to connect with a higher power or source
Encourage a transcendental end-goal through belief or energetic experiences
Involve the search for greater meaning or feeling
Feature a relationship between the practitioner and a divine force

What Are The 3 Elements of Spirituality?

Back in the day, the three pillars of spirituality were truth, goodness, and religiosity. People’s definitions, narratives, and rituals differed, but nearly everyone saw spirituality as a religious undertaking.

But things are different these days. Sociologically speaking, spirituality is no longer tethered to a theological framework. And while religion colors many people’s spiritual pursuits, growing numbers are severing that tie.

As contradictory as it may sound, it’s not uncommon to meet deeply spiritual atheists — which begs the question: What are the three new elements of spirituality in an increasingly secular world? We’d argue they’re connection, love, and faith.

Most people pursuing spiritual journeys want to feel deeper connections with themselves, others, and the Universe. For some, the bond is cosmic and otherworldly; for others, it’s about communing with nature, neighbors, and the galaxy’s physical realities.

It’s been said that love makes the world go round, and we’d agree. When people love instead of hate, offer grace instead of judgment, and collaborate instead of competing, everything — (and by extension everyone) — is better.

Faith has myriad definitions and is expressed in disparate ways. For some, it’s a religious undertaking. For others, faith is linked to personal development and fostering humble confidence.

Have you been wondering how to start a spiritual journey?

One of the most important things to understand is that going through one can take physical and emotional effort since most of us cruise through life on autopilot.

The energetic shift required to change spiritual gears can be more intense than people imagine.

But it’s well worth the endeavor. Navigating a spiritual journey can help us become comfortable with ourselves and live more meaningful, joyful, fulfilling lives.

With courage, forgiveness, and honesty, we can examine our true natures and develop greater capacities for love and compassion.

People who successfully go through a spiritual transformation tend to be more content, calmer, and self-confident.

What Are the Types of Spirituality?

There are several types of spirituality. Some folks pursue all of them; others pick one or two to master.

The choice is yours and may depend on a “soul contract” you signed before diving into this life.

Mystical spirituality focuses on cosmic and intuitive aspects of existence. People who subscribe to these types of esoteric belief systems have faith in a force more powerful than what we can see and touch.

They also believe in a universal unity that transcends the physical world.

Practitioners of mystical spirituality may say things like “everything happens for a reason” and “there’s a cosmic explanation behind everything.”

Authoritarian spirituality involves devotion to a hierarchical structure in the heavens and Earth. Fundamentalist commitment to a religion or belief system is the most common type of Authoritarian spirituality.

Sometimes, this type of journey can safely allow individuals to immerse themselves in their chosen faith, like monks living in ashrams and temples. Unfortunately, it can take a more violent, destructive turn, as is the case with some sects of fundamentalist cults and religious movements.

People who travel down the authoritarian spiritual path may believe that their belief system is the only right way.

Intellectual spirituality is rooted in the notion that knowledge is power.

People who choose this path enjoy reading about and discussing theories. They find their way to the unknown through learning.

All spiritual disciplines have an intellectual sect or path to enlightenment, and many people drawn to intellectual spirituality combine it with service, devotion, or mystical ritualism.

Service spirituality involves attending to others’ needs. Mastery of the craft comes when an individual genuinely helps others without expecting anything, not even a “thank you.”

It can be a tricky path because many folks don’t recognize that they serve performatively. They feast on the praise showered on them for being “good people.” However, healing through service can only happen in a pure state of generosity without a need or thought of recognition or reward.

Some people are introverted, and others are extroverted. Folks who fall under the former umbrella may appreciate individualized spiritual journeys, whereas those in the latter may seek out socially spiritual events — like group retreats.

If you pick this path, think long and hard about your relationship with dependency. Are you choosing to seek communal salvation because of fear or a genuine desire to live selflessly among others?

Common Mistakes on The Spiritual Journey for Beginners

Ethereal journeys can be exciting and fulfilling — but nobody ever said they’re easy, especially in the beginning. Finding one’s spiritual sea legs can be a bumpy ride!

With that in mind, let’s unpack a handful of mistakes many people make at the start of their spiritual awakening.

Have you ever tried spirituality for a week (or ten) and gave up when miracles didn’t immediately rain down in your lap? Please don’t feel bad; you’re not alone; it always happens. In fact, it’s more common than successfully establishing a mindfulness or spirituality routine.

Remember that devotional work — (both religious and secular) — isn’t a magic bolt that instantaneously ushers “the dream” into your conscious realm. Heck, monks practicing for decades have yet to experience bliss, much less enlightenment.

In other words, it takes time. Lots and lots…and lots of time. So cultivating patience early in your journey is wise.

The benefits of mindfulness (spirituality’s backbone) can sometimes lead to judgment. Bluntly stated, “baby spiritualists” can be “all ego and no insight.”

Many also approach the journey myopically and think: Well, if X worked for me, it can work for anyone. Then, when people fall short of expectations, newly minted “gurus” attribute their failure to some moral failing rooted in laziness and victimhood.

But each life carves a distinctive path in the sands of time and space, and what’s good for the goose isn’t necessarily suitable or feasible for the gander.

It’s also a bad idea to cut people out of your life because they aren’t on the same exact track as you. Like stars, lives have singular trajectories — and judging another’s is rarely an excellent karmic idea.

Bottom line: When it comes to spirituality, worry about yourself — and only yourself.

Spiritual newbies love to search for answers outside of themselves. Sure, the Universe throws people proverbial bones in the form of “signs” every so often, but the work of spirituality is internal.

Forming a conscious bond with the world around you is about learning to recognize your divine spark.

As discussed, novices frequently search for external answers. They also crave external validation, which defeats the purpose of a soulful journey.

Ultimately, it’s best to avoid spiritual competition at all costs. Your quest for meaning, connection, and purpose should never be a status contest.

Another common mistake is conflating personal and professional goal-setting with spirituality. Goal-setting is about what you want your life to look like, materially and professionally. Spirituality is about how you want to feel, see, and experience the world.

Please don’t read us wrong. Goal-setting and spirituality can work in tandem, but they’re different. The former requires external effort and feedback; the latter is an internal process.

Embarking on a spiritual journey for beginners can be disorienting at the start.

Think of it as if you’re a 16th-century explorer. When you leave port, you’re anxious, detached from what you know, nervous, and unsure of what awaits you.

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You’re out to sea for a long time. Then, one day, you discover a new land; you’re elated and rewarded handsomely. In most ways, a spiritual journey follows that same arc.

A spiritual journey has many potential benefits, including:

Experiencing a cosmic-level of love and respect for all living people, animals, and plants, instead of only feeling connected with folks and things with which you’re most familiar and comfortable
Moving through experiences with faith, optimism, and joy
Being aware of life’s divine nature
Getting to know and love yourself unconditionally, even when you mess up
Being able to see magic in the ordinary
Being aware of the divine grace that helps fuel your life
Coping better with stress, anxiety, and depression
Restoring a sense of hope and optimism about life

Spirituality for Beginners: 15 Steps for Starting Your Spiritual Journey

Some peoples’ spiritual paths are clear from an early age. The rest of us usually need to put in a little effort to find the road that most resonates with our eternal beings. In some ways, it’s a trial and error process.

However, there are things you can do to prepare and make the journey easier.

The Universe is, at its most basic level, a web of interconnected energy. Living and working in clean, uncluttered places attract healthy, positive vibes and wavelengths to your space and aura.

It’s beneficial to know where you’ve been to figure out where you’re going,

When embarking on a spiritual journey, take stock of the belief system you grew up with or currently subscribe to. Does it serve you? Is it comfortable? Do you practice it because that’s all you’ve ever known, or does it genuinely resonate with you?

A significant part of spiritual journeys is getting to know yourself. Getting it right takes self-compassion , honesty, and self-forgiveness — which isn’t always easy.

As such, you must care for yourself, and developing a self-care routine is wise during this period of your life. Moreover, we can control habits, which adds a bit of stress-lessening stability to a sometimes rocky time.

What Are The 5 Spiritual Paths?

Many paths can teach you how to learn about spirituality. Some people stick to one; others try on several.

The knowledge path is suited for people who gain depth and insight through wisdom and gathering knowledge.

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Analytical meditation, contemplation, studying, and journaling are important tools for people on this path. They frequently delve into questions about self-knowledge and the greater good.

The path of devotion is all about surrendering to something greater than yourself. The ultimate goal is to liberate the soul from its ego. Praying, chanting, and using mantras are common.

Meditation is a spiritual path in and of itself. People who go this route usually are interested in connecting with a higher power. They also value stillness and calmness.

Active selflessness defines the path of service. But it can be a tricky road, as practitioners mustn’t focus on their efforts but instead on the needs of others. People who serve for the wrong reasons can find themselves in miserable places.

The energetic path is probably the least discussed and one of the most powerful. It combines several disciplines, including meditation and knowledge. People who go down the energy path typically use rituals.

We hope you found our guide to spirituality helpful. Whatever path you choose, and no matter how long it takes, your spiritual journey will help you have a deeper understanding of yourself and the meaning of your life.

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How to Begin a Spiritual Journey & Kickstart a Spiritual Awakening

Published: Nov 26, 2021 · Updated: Nov 12, 2022 by Jessica Dimas · 3 Comments · Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I’ll earn a commission, at no additional cost to you.

Today's post is all about how to begin your spiritual journey if you're feeling the call, but don't know where to start. It can feel overwhelming with all of the advice out there, but I'm here to remind you that you're always being led to the next thing intuitively.

You're more of an ancient pro than you realize. The fact that you're feeling pulled to learn more means you're aware, listening, and ready.

One of the things I've really come to know is that your impulses are not random–it's all inspired in some way by your higher self. Let's talk about how to follow that guidance and what to expect when you start actively uncovering you , the universe, and ultimate truth.

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What is a spiritual journey?

A spiritual journey is simply the on-going experience of uncovering and remembering who you really are on a soul level. It's a never-ending expansion of all that you are–a never-ending love story between you and your higher self . You're always on a spiritual journey whether you realize it or not.

A stripper is just as much on a spiritual path as a priest is. Their souls are just experimenting with different challenges and themes. One thing that I've learned personally from my spiritual journey is that it's all spiritual.

How you choose to go about discovering your truth is your choice and no one else's. The beliefs you would like to explore, the books you want to read, the ways you choose to experiment and practice connecting with yourself...these are all going to be unique to you.

I mention this for a few reasons. One being that no one knows what path is best for you, and two being that there isn't anyone out there with the whole answer. You have a piece of the puzzle and so do I, which is why there is a wise Ram Dass quote that says "When you know how to listen, everybody is the guru speaking to you."

How do you know when you're spiritually awakened?

In my humble opinion, no one in human form is ever fully spiritually awakened. It's similar to teenagers in junior high who talk about kissing and getting to second base, and everyone assumes everyone else is so experienced and ahead.

Then you grow up and realize that everyone was trying to find their way, just like you were.

You're always in a state of spiritual awakening . You go back to sleep, wake up for a little bit, doze off again...repeat. I don't know that there is ever one huge moment where you're now "spiritually awakened" (cue a gong sound).

But there is such a thing as coming into yourself, of "waking up" from the stories we tell ourselves and each other here on this stage of illusions. A big chunk of your youth is spent anchoring into this reality and going through experiences that will shape and prepare you for spiritually awakening as you get older.

If you came into this lifetime wanting to work on shame , for example, you will go through experiences in your youth that really perpetuate that emotion inside of you. You do this so that when you are ready, you will investigate this story you believe about yourself, this illusion . You'll dance with the shame, make friends with it, and eventually release it with love.

The experiences in your life have been no mistake. They were all part of the plan for your eventual waking back up to truth.

How to begin a spiritual journey

Right here, where you are with what's calling you in this moment is where you begin. All it requires is some quiet reflection to get personalized answers for your spiritual journey and awakening.

1. Reflect & aim

Typically when we begin to wake up, it's because we're at a point in our lives when we're ready for change. You may be tired of drama, or people pleasing, or being broke, or attracting partners who aren't right for you, etc.

Whatever it is, it's acting somewhat like a catalyst for you. It's likely some form of pattern you've been entangled with your whole life in some way or another and you're over it. For me, it was hitting financial rock bottom that began my quest for knowledge. My lack mindset affected me in more ways than just financial, but at the time I only recognized it by my cash flow.

Learning about the law of attraction is what (unknowingly to me) started it all. I learned how to use what wasn't going right in my life to help me manifest what I did want to experience.

Think about where you are currently and start feeling into the direction you want to start moving in. This helps so much with tapping into your inner guidance. Since everything is FOR you, you can begin to see that even the contrast of where you are currently is there to push you towards its opposite.

Use the following journal prompts to help you feel into the direction that's most desirable to you currently:

How I'm currently feeling about life
What's happening that I don't enjoy
How I want to start feeling
What I want to start experiencing

2. Follow the crumb trail

Starting where you are now–begin to follow the crumbs. There may be a topic you want to learn more about, or a podcast that's intriguing you. Whatever it is, allow yourself to freely consume it without worrying if it's the "right" place you should be or not.

Whatever is lighting you up with interest and intrigue is where you should be.

You can't learn ALL THE THINGS in one lifetime, nor do you need to. I began studying astrology four years ago and one thing I've learned is that we are all learning different things, not just from birth but yearly we are going through different learning cycles.

This tells me that you are being drawn to certain things all the time that match with your higher intention from a soul level. That's why no one's journey can look the same because we're all playing Marco Polo with our souls and being called in different directions.

Don't stress yourself out worrying that you need to learn all there is to know spiritually. You already KNOW all of it anyway on a soul level. You're here to experience, explore and expand from the vantage point of this present personality that you currently know as yourself.

Begin to trust your excitement and interest. It is always connected to a pulling from your higher self. Start with what you find yourself most interested in learning and then keep following that pattern.

My journey has loosely followed this trail: law of attraction, self-care , shadow work , divination , astrology, self-healing , reincarnation, meditation, and most recently I've been learning about dreams and astral traveling.

3. My favorite resources for learning

When you're driving, cleaning, cooking, exercising or showering, you can easily devour knowledge about subjects that fascinate you. My favorite way to consume information is from audible resources. You can find information on pretty much any subject with the following sites. Here are my favorite ones:

Youtube
Udemy

If you're looking for a good podcast, whether you've been studying spiritual concepts for a long time or are just beginning, I highly recommend the podcast Spiritual Tune-Ups with Mike Dooley. He is awesome and explains so many spiritual truths in such a beautiful way.

Some of my favorite spiritual apps are:

TimePassages (astrology)
Audible (audio books, I highly recommend the membership )
Beatfulness (crazy good binaural beats for meditation but currently only available on Apple)
Udemy (affordable courses)
Gaia (like Netflix but with spiritual content)

I'm also a huge book lover. I've written a few articles on my favorites which you can find here:

5 Books That Will Trip You Out & Expand Your Mind
Best Meditation Books for a Daily Self-Care Routine
The Best Law of Attraction Books
The Best Spiritual Books That Will Change Your Life

There are many resources for learning. Create a folder on your phone for your spiritual apps and keep it in the front so you remember to utilize them. I find the most helpful benefit of this is actually just keeping your mindset and vibration elevated, because you're constantly being reminded of your spiritual nature.

4. Get curious & take a higher perspective

One of the best ways to understand spiritual concepts is by practicing becoming a witness and observer of life. Rather than choosing to experience knee-jerk reactions all the time, try to step back and see everything from a higher perspective.

Some spiritual truths I have discovered along my journey are the following:

The universe is based in love; anything else is confusion
There are no victims or mistakes; every experience holds purpose behind the scenes

With these two thoughts always in the back of my mind, I observe my life and notice how much lighter things feel. If I feel fear or anger, I can investigate from a place of curiosity as opposed to feeling like a victim, or like something is out to get me.

I know this is a tough concept for a lot of people because from the human perspective, it feels like blaming ourselves or others. I see it like a stage play; we play out certain scenarios because we know it's just acting and when the curtain falls, we're all friends who continue on in our higher awareness of who we really are.

Can you see how you would want to play out different experiences in each lifetime for the expansion and awareness it would bring you? How others would also be doing the same, no matter how it looks here from our limited perspective? Some events for personal evolution, others for our collective consciousness.

Start practicing coming out of the limited human perspective and ponder from a higher vantage point. What are the positives that come out of hard experiences? What could be the invitation or nugget of wisdom? If everything is love, where are you resisting or attaching?

"In this universe, there is no such thing as a mistake. There is also no such thing as punishment. What this means, is that everything that happens to you is not an accident, and everything that happens to you has come to benefit you in some way. The key is to deliberately look through ego's illusion for that benefit." - Teal Scott

This is not saying that we allow for monstrosities to occur right under our noses. But it is saying that there is always order, and that very order flows from love. Your physical experience is an illusion of your own making for the purpose of expansion. There are no victims, no random diagnoses or accidents, no mistakes.

Start to look deeper and longer. Where are you being called to investigate in your life? In your beliefs? Wherever you hold resistance is exactly where you intended to dig in on a soul level. Don't be afraid to do so.

Another spiritual truth I know without doubt, is that you are so much more incredible than you likely believe yourself to be. The more you uncover the truth of this, the more you uncover all there is to know about reality and the universe itself.

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How to Start a Spiritual Journey: Simple Guide for Beginners

August 31, 2024

Lauren Williams

Ever wondered how to start a spiritual journey?

It’s a question many ask, but few know where to begin.

Starting a spiritual journey is like setting out on an adventure within yourself.

It’s not about following someone else’s path, but discovering your own.

Why start a spiritual journey now?

What’s pushing you to explore?

The reasons are as varied as people themselves, but they all point to one truth: looking inward is one of the most important things we can do.

Are you ready to take your first step on this personal quest?

This guide will help you begin your spiritual journey, offering practical tips and insights for newcomers. We’ll explore:

What a spiritual journey really means
Why people choose to start spiritual journeys
Simple steps to begin your own spiritual path
Examples of spiritual journeys to inspire you

Are you ready to discover more about yourself and the world around you?

What is a Spiritual Journey?

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Before you learn how to start a spiritual journey, it’s important to understand what you’re getting into.

So what exactly is a spiritual journey?

A spiritual journey is deeply personal and can be a transformative experience.

It’s an individual’s quest for meaning, understanding, and connection.

This journey can stem from various motivations, such as seeking life’s purpose, inner peace , or a deeper connection to something greater than oneself .

It’s not confined to any specific religion or belief system.

The journey often starts with a moment of recognition, where one feels a need for deeper understanding.

This could arise from a personal crisis, introspection, or curiosity about life’s mysteries.

It could involve self-discovery and growth, utilizing tools like meditation, and mindfulness, or learning from spiritual texts.

Each journey is unique, shaped by individual experiences and beliefs.

One can learn to listen to their inner voice, challenging preconceptions, and being open to new perspectives.

It is an ongoing process of personal evolution, and not about reaching an end destination.

Why Start a Spiritual Journey?

A man in a forest, their eyes closed in deep contemplation. With spiritual energy.

People start spiritual journeys for various deeply personal reasons.

A common motivator is the quest for deeper life meaning .

Individuals often seek to understand their existence beyond material or superficial aspects, leading them to explore spiritual realms for greater truths about their place in the universe.

Another reason is the pursuit of inner peace and emotional healing .

Life’s challenges, like personal losses or stress, drive many towards spirituality for solace and clarity.

This path often involves mindfulness and self-compassion practices, aiding in emotional well-being and resilience.

Personal growth and self-awareness are also key motivators.

This aspect of the spiritual journey focuses on overcoming limiting beliefs and negative patterns.

Individuals aim to develop qualities like compassion and patience, striving to become their best selves.

Finally, some seek a connection with a higher power or a deeper reality.

This varies from person to person – for some, it’s a divine entity, while for others, it’s an understanding of nature’s forces or the interconnectedness of life.

This connection provides guidance, support, and a sense of belonging.

12 Simple Steps to Start Your Spiritual Journey

1. Set Clear Intentions

Establishing clear intentions is the foundation of your spiritual journey.

Determine what you hope to achieve, whether it’s gaining a deeper understanding of yourself, finding inner peace, or exploring your connection with a higher power.

These intentions will act as guiding lights, keeping you focused and aligned with your spiritual goals.

2. Start Small

Begin with manageable and realistic goals.

Instead of overwhelming yourself with grand aspirations, start with simple, achievable steps.

This could involve daily practices like short meditation sessions, reading spiritual literature, or spending quiet time in nature.

Small steps ensure consistent progress without the risk of burnout or disillusionment.

3. Develop a Spiritual Roadmap

Like planning a physical trip, your spiritual journey needs a roadmap.

Decide on the practices and activities you want to incorporate.

This could include joining yoga or meditation classes, participating in spiritual workshops, or dedicating time to be in nature.

Your roadmap should reflect your personal intentions and interests, guiding your journey in a structured yet flexible manner.

4. Incorporate Meditation

Meditation is a cornerstone practice in many spiritual journeys.

Begin with brief sessions, focusing on your breath or a simple mantra.

As you become more comfortable, you can explore various meditation techniques like mindfulness, loving-kindness, or guided visualizations.

Regular meditation fosters deeper self-awareness and a stronger connection with your inner self .

5. Seek Knowledge

Immerse yourself in spiritual texts and teachings.

This could range from ancient scriptures to contemporary spiritual books. For those interested in exploring beyond Earth, here’s a list of 5 must-read books .

Find materials that resonate with you and provide insights pertinent to your journey.

These resources serve as tools for enlightenment, offering different perspectives and wisdom that can illuminate your path.

6. Find a Mentor or Guide

A mentor or guide can be invaluable on your spiritual journey.

This could be a spiritual teacher, a learned friend, or someone within your community who possesses deep spiritual insight.

Their experience and wisdom can offer guidance, support, and a different perspective, helping you navigate the complexities of your spiritual path.

7. Create a Reflective Space

Establish a dedicated space for reflection and meditation.

This could be a quiet corner in your home, a spot in your garden, or any place where you feel peaceful and undisturbed.

Personalize this space with items that promote tranquility, such as candles, cushions, or incense.

This sanctuary can become a vital retreat for introspection and spiritual exercises.

8. Embrace New Experiences

Be open to exploring new spiritual practices and traditions.

This might involve attending different types of spiritual retreats, workshops, or ceremonies.

Embracing new experiences can broaden your understanding and provide fresh perspectives, enriching your spiritual journey.

Remember, the path to spiritual growth often lies outside your comfort zone.

9. Maintain a Spiritual Journal

Keeping a spiritual journal is a powerful tool for self-reflection and tracking your journey’s progress.

Regularly write down your thoughts, experiences, and the emotions you encounter along your path.

This practice not only helps in processing and understanding these experiences but also in observing your growth over time.

A journal can serve as a personal repository of insights and realizations, aiding in deeper self-awareness.

10. Stay Open and Adaptive

As you evolve and learn, be willing to adapt your practices and beliefs.

Your journey is dynamic, and new understandings may lead you down unexpected paths.

Staying open to change ensures that your spiritual growth is not hindered by rigidity or narrow-mindedness.

Embrace the journey’s fluid nature, and allow yourself to be surprised by where it takes you.

11. Practice Gratitude and Mindfulness

Cultivate an attitude of gratitude and mindfulness in your daily life.

Practicing gratitude can shift your focus from what you lack to the abundance you possess, fostering a sense of contentment and peace.

Mindfulness keeps you rooted in the present moment, enhancing your awareness and appreciation of life’s experiences.

Together, these practices enrich your spiritual journey, grounding you in a positive and receptive state of mind.

12. Connect with Like-Minded Individuals

Joining a community of like-minded individuals can provide support, inspiration, and a sense of belonging on your spiritual journey.

Whether it’s a local meditation group, an online forum, or a spiritual study circle, connecting with others who share similar paths can offer encouragement and a platform for sharing experiences and insights.

These connections can also provide diverse perspectives, further enriching your spiritual

Different Ways to Begin Your Spiritual Journey

A man connecting with higher self, meditating, with a spirit next to him and a lake in the background.

Starting on a spiritual journey can take many forms, each offering unique insights and experiences.

While the essence of these journeys is deeply personal and varied, they often share common themes of self-discovery, inner peace, and a deeper connection with the world around us.

Here are some examples of spiritual journeys that individuals might undertake:

Meditative Retreats Meditative retreats provide an opportunity for deep introspection and tranquility. These retreats typically involve periods of silence, guided meditation sessions, and teachings on mindfulness and meditation techniques. Participants often seek to deepen their meditation practice, develop greater self-awareness, and find inner peace. Such retreats are beneficial for those looking to escape the hustle of daily life and delve into the depths of their mind and spirit.
Pilgrimages to Sacred Sites Pilgrimages involve traveling to places deemed sacred or spiritually significant, like temples, holy mountains, or ancient ruins. These journeys are often undertaken with the intent of seeking spiritual enlightenment, performing religious rituals, or experiencing a profound connection with a divine entity. Pilgrims may seek healing, blessings, or a sense of unity with the cosmos, and these journeys can be transformative, offering a blend of cultural, historical, and spiritual enlightenment.
Yoga and Wellness Retreats These retreats combine the physical practice of yoga with holistic wellness activities. Participants engage in various yoga styles, complemented by activities like nature walks, spa treatments, and health-focused nutrition. The goal is to achieve balance and harmony between body, mind, and spirit, often in serene and natural settings. These retreats cater to those looking for a rejuvenating experience that nurtures all aspects of their being.
Spiritual Workshops and Conferences Attending workshops and conferences led by spiritual leaders or experts offers an opportunity for learning and community building. These events cover a wide range of topics, from specific religious teachings to broader spiritual practices. Attendees benefit from the knowledge shared, the experiences of fellow participants, and the sense of community that comes from meeting others on similar spiritual paths.
Personal Spiritual Practices Engaging in daily personal spiritual practices is a more intimate journey. This can include activities like prayer, meditation, reading spiritual texts, or performing personal rituals. The focus here is on continuous personal growth, self-reflection, and cultivating a deeper connection with one’s spiritual beliefs. This path allows for a highly personalized approach, adaptable to the individual’s needs and lifestyle.
Nature Immersion and Eco-Spirituality Spending time in nature to connect with the Earth and its ecosystems forms the core of this journey. It involves activities like hiking, camping, or participating in environmental conservation, aiming to foster a sense of unity with nature. This path is ideal for those seeking spiritual growth through an ecological lens, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all living beings.
Volunteer Work and Humanitarian Missions Participating in volunteer work or humanitarian missions embodies the spirit of selfless service. This journey is marked by activities ranging from local community service to global humanitarian efforts. The focus is on developing empathy, compassion, and finding spiritual fulfillment through the act of helping others. This path appeals to those who find spiritual growth in the service of humanity and the betterment of the world.

Crafting Your Own Unique Spiritual Journey

Remember, learning how to start a spiritual journey is just the beginning.

As you move forward, you’ll be crafting your own unique spiritual journey, one that reflects your personal growth, insights, and experiences.

This journey isn’t always easy.

It takes courage to face yourself honestly.

But it’s also deeply rewarding.

Every choice you make, every moment of reflection, shapes your spiritual legacy.

These experiences stay with you, helping you grow.

So, why wait?

Your journey begins now, with your very next decision.

Are you ready to explore the depths of who you are and who you can become?

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How to Start Your Spiritual Journey: 7 Illuminating Steps

We all are aware of the fact that life is a journey, but do you know what is a spiritual journey? It’s the journey from one level of consciousness to another. Believe it or not, your spiritual journey has been started from the day you are born, you are just trying to hasten it. What we seek is within us, it always has been.

“There is a candle in your heart, ready to be kindled. There is a void in your soul, ready to be filled. You feel it, don’t you?” – Rumi

Welcome, dear wanderer.

You’ve come to this page seeking guidance, and that’s what I intend to give you wholeheartedly. If you’re short on time, scroll down to see the Table of Contents . Otherwise, I promise you that this article is worth reading from start to finish.

Let’s begin with the uncomfortable truth:

Most of us in the modern world have resigned ourselves to a cliched existence, indulging in endless distractions. We go through life with minimal or pseudo-faith, and avoid grasping the emptiness of our lives. We are endlessly haunted by the shallowness of our relationships, neurotic issues, and inescapable loneliness .

And yet there’s so much more to us as a species than what we really know.

You and I carry the most mysterious and magnificent qualities within us imaginable. Yet, we unknowingly guard and protect the greatest gift that is our Souls from the world.

It’s so easy for us to feel meaningless when we perceive ourselves as mere cogs in society’s machine. The truth is that we are much more than slaves of 9 to 5 jobs. We are capable of creating deeply meaningful, mystical, and fulfilling lives. We are capable of finding our true calling and personal destiny.

For centuries the indigenous people throughout the world have known that to fully explore the depths of the Soul we must go on a spiritual journey into the unknown lands within ourselves.

In many ancient cultures, they had Elders and Shamans to encourage and oversee these journeys toward a deeper spiritual existence. Sadly, these days in our own culture, we have lost such sacred rites and rituals. Instead, orthodox religion has replaced living spirituality with a theoretical god , dismissing, and outlawing personal experimentation and union with the Divine.

In this article, my aim is to help you start your spiritual journey.

What is A Spiritual Journey?

The spiritual journey is a personal quest we undertake to reconnect with our Souls, find our authentic life purpose, and embody our True Nature .

In a nutshell, the spiritual journey is about returning to the Centre of our being: it’s a path traditionally undertaken by mystics, shamans, and sages. But in this day and age where times have changed, and we’re suffering from collective soul loss , the spiritual journey is accessible to all people. Indeed, it’s our deepest longing and highest calling as a species.

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12 Signs You’re Called to the Spiritual Journey (the Ancient Hero/ine’s Path)

People have felt a pull toward something greater than themselves since the beginning of time. Ancient cultures had many stories that served to illustrate the journey to fulfilling one’s destiny and experiencing Wholeness or Enlightenment. These journeys mythologist Joseph Campbell described as the “Calls to Adventure.”

A call to adventure is something we all experience at least once in life. When we embark on this adventure, we begin the process of gaining self-understanding and reclaiming our precious Soul gifts.

The archetype of the hero/heroine discovering their true spiritual nature goes back thousands of years. The Greek’s told the story of Orpheus who descended into the underworld to rescue his bride Eurydice from Hades.

The Nordic people had their hero-warrior Beowulf , and the Sumerians wrote of Inanna who battled her sister in the dark world. Throughout history, there have been so many stories of individuals who have struggled through hardship to find themselves. But of what importance are they to our path?

Essentially, these hero/ines symbolize our spiritual journeys : leaving everything familiar behind, entering the unknown, encountering numerous unconscious monsters, and finally returning back home with a sense of renewed fulfillment and wisdom.

Here are 12 signs you’re being called to walk the spiritual journey of awakening:

You feel lost in life
You long for a place that feels like your ‘true home’
You keep wondering what your meaning or purpose is
You feel like you have a big destiny to fulfill (which is yet to be revealed)
You sense that there’s much more to life than meets the eye
You’re experiencing strange synchronicities, signs, and omens
You’re shedding your old self and are transforming, but you don’t know who you truly are yet
There’s a sense of nostalgia and nagging longing for something you can’t pinpoint
You experience bouts of melancholy, depression, and existential crisis
You feel extra sensitive and fragile
A lot of what you once valued seems meaningless and empty
It feels like the rug has been pulled out from underneath you, and you’re falling

Can you relate to any of the above signs? If you can, you’re most certainly being called to embark on the spiritual journey.

The 3 Worlds of the Spiritual Journey (Which Are You Inhabiting?)

“ The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you. Don’t go back to sleep. You must ask what you really want. Don’t go back to sleep. People are going back and forth across the doorsill where the two worlds touch. The door is round and open. Don’t go back to sleep” – Rumi

At some point in life, we all experience the “call to adventure.” Often our journeys start when we experience a sudden spiritual awakening or dark night of the soul . Often without wanting to, we are cast onto the path of Soul expansion.

Like you, I have wandered these paths and have at times wound up lost and confused. For this reason, I find it useful to map out the spiritual journey in a way that helps the human mind know where it is, and where it will go next.

My Andean ancestry speaks of three worlds that we can experience in life: the Upper World (Hanaq Pacha), the Middle World (Kay Pacha), and the Lower World (Ukhu Pacha). In many traditions and mythologies, these three worlds correspond to the different realms of the Self.

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The Upper World is the home of Spirit, the Underworld the home of Souls, and the Middle World is the home of the physical body and human ego .

Different practices and techniques are used in each of the three realms to help us spiritually mature and rediscover joy, peace, and wholeness. Below I’ll explore each of these three realms with you:

1. Middle World

Purpose: Personality development

In life, we all begin within the middle world, or physical realm. As children and teenagers, we go through various years of personality change and growth. Finally, as adults, we all have developed unique personalities. Yet many of us fail to continue our self-development, getting lost in corporate jobs and the pursuit of money, status, and fame.

The goal of the middle-world path is to develop a healthy personality or ego. Tasks involved in this process include the exploration of core emotional wounds, self-love , and the cultivation of authenticity. A healthy adult ego will be able to love freely, be vulnerable, express creativity, and display empathy towards others.

We cannot develop a healthy personality by using techniques from the Upper or Under World such as meditation or shadow work. Instead, we must use techniques that pertain to ego development and healing such as assertiveness training, non-violent communication techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, NLP, and other psychological avenues of self-development.

2. Under World

Purpose: Soul discovery

Our Soul is the vital, mysterious, and wild core of our individual selves. It is the unique essence within each of us that goes deeper than our personalities.

Think of your Soul as a stream that is connected to the ocean of Spirit. Our Souls contain our destiny, purpose, gifts, and the ultimate significance of our individual lives. To access these deep layers and qualities we must descend into the Under World of our unconscious minds.

The descent into the Under World has been so feared and avoided because it is a perilous journey. There is a reason why Christianity referred to this place as “hell.” Within our, Under Worlds lie our repressed thoughts, feelings, desires, traumas, and denied gifts.

Often when we descend, or inscend, into ourselves, we come across many demons, ghastly creatures, and other parts of our Shadow Selves that we’ve been unconsciously hiding from.

Under World, or soul work techniques, include practices that allow us to access altered states of consciousness . These may include crafts such as lucid dreaming , drumming, shadow work , shamanic trances, breathwork, vision quests, etc.

3. Upper World

Purpose: Uniting with Spirit

The Upper World journey, or that of the ascent, is what we often refer to as Self-Realization .

There comes a moment in our journey between the middle world and the underworld in which a fine balance is formed, allowing us to move up into the Upper World.

For example, it’s much harder to “ Spiritually Awaken ” to the Upper World when our unconscious minds are plagued with deep childhood traumas (that stem from the underworld), trust issues (underworld problem), and poor self-esteem (middle world problem).

We enter the path of ascent up into the Upper World when we learn to surrender our ego identification (known as ego death ) and Soul identification. Ultimately, we not only intellectually understand that everything is One, but we experience this truth at a core level. At this point, we are free from the illusion of having a separate self. This has also been commonly referred to as the state of complete self-realization or Enlightenment.

This permanent shift of consciousness is about merging with the Infinite, Divine, Eternal, and Absolute. Techniques used to taste this state of being are often found in the mystical schools of Zen, Kundalini , Taoism, Sufism, and disciplines such as meditation and yoga.

Note: Unfortunately many people in the spiritual community believe that spiritual ascension is all that is needed to experience peace and wholeness. As a result, the middle world and underworld paths have been cast aside as if they don’t matter.

5 Phases of the Spiritual Journey

Roughly speaking, there are about five phases of the spiritual journey. I refer to these as ‘phases’ and not stages because the spiritual journey is not a linear process that has a start and end: it is cyclical. It’s like the moon. It’s a spiraling dance of energy that is ever-deepening and changing.

Here are the five phases. We’ve also linked to the various ‘parts of each phase that we’ve both uniquely discovered and defined after many years on the path:

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1. Soul-searching

This phase is divided into the following two parts (which are also linked to in the menu of this website). Feel free to click on any for further guidance:

The Spiritual Calling
Resisting the Path

Summary: Phase one of the spiritual journey begins with a deep craving and longing for something more than mundane daily life. There may be a sense that life has become a dry, desolate, meaningless, and barren wasteland without some kind of spiritual dimension. This type of existential crisis can arise spontaneously, due to a traumatic situation, mental or physical health issues, or simply due to one’s sensitive temperament. The result is a search for meaning, purpose, and greater spiritual connection – or what is commonly known as soul searching .

2. Awakening & learning

Finding Guidance
Starting the Journey

Summary: Awakening and learning is the next phase of the spiritual journey. Once one has listened to the ‘call to adventure’ and has begun searching for answers, the sense of inner deadness and stagnation lifts. The veil is pulled from our eyes. We awaken to fresh possibilities, new horizons, and deep insights. There is renewed hope, ecstatic zest for life, joyful anticipation, and the passion to learn, explore, and grow. It’s as if the sun has finally emerged from its slumber and we’re bathed in the dawning light of spiritual awakening .

3. Death & demons

Turning Inwards
Facing the Darkness

But it’s also demanding. If we’re sincere about authentic spiritual growth, we need to illuminate our inner darkness, explore our shadow selves, and heal our buried traumas. This death of the spiritual ‘high’ of the previous phase can lead to much fear and confusion. The result is often an experience of the Dark Night of the Soul where we step out of the ‘sunshine and rainbows’ world into the moonlit world of ghosts and ghouls.

Read: Shadow Work: How to Let Your Inner Demons Guide You

4. Rebirth & reward

Illumination
Traps & Pitfalls

Summary: Eventually, we emerge out of the other side of the Dark Night of the Soul. We have been to hell and back – we’ve had our hearts ripped open and minds excavated. But we arise victorious with Souls blazing bright and newfound inner strength. This rebirth and reward often result in newfound clarity, mystical experiences , moments of Satori (Enlightened awareness), and the development or rediscovery of various spiritual gifts. We go through a new level of awakening, this time at an energetic level via an experience known as the Kundalini awakening . However, this experience is not all love and light. There are many lurking shadows and spiritual traps to be wary of.

5. Illumination & sharing

Integration

Summary: After the body, heart, and mind undergo this cleansing and purging journey, a deeper level of Illumination is experienced. We begin to integrate all the lessons we’ve learned and the gifts we’ve developed, bringing them into our daily lives. This is the moment where we truly start walking the talk. As such, there is a strong desire within us to share our personal ‘elixir’ and hard-earned wisdom with those who need support. We may adopt the role of teacher, guide, or mentor – or otherwise, embrace new ways of helping others. Perhaps the key defining quality of this phase is a strong connection to one’s True Nature .

There’s an intimate, inner knowing of the Divine as one’s true face, authentic essence , and ultimate home.

Again, the above five phases are by no means linear or static. They are cyclical and ever-deepening. This is the nature of life where we gradually discover that we are Life itself.

How to Start Your Spiritual Journey (7 Steps)

Everyone’s spiritual journey is unique, ever-changing, and ongoing.

There is no single point at which we stop this inner transformation. In fact, the whole mistaken idea of reaching a state of “perfection” really only equals death and stagnation. And what happens when things stop growing and flowing?

They become lethargic, break down, rot, and disintegrate. While the demands for constant growth and evolution may be difficult to handle at times, they are necessary for us to find our life purpose and fulfill our destiny on this planet.

If you wish to live a deep, meaningful, rich, rewarding, and loving life that is full of heart and Soul, beginning your spiritual journey is not only important but crucial.

Understandably, you might feel a bit intimidated and lost, not knowing where to start. As someone who has dedicated a large portion of their life to the spiritual journey, as well as guiding others through theirs, here are my tips:

1. Be gentle and go at your own pace

So cut yourself some slack. The key is to go gently but deeply – that is how you will learn and grow the most.

2. Figure out the purpose/aim of your journey

Think carefully about why you want to begin walking the spiritual path. Do you have a specific goal, purpose, or intention in mind? Are you wanting to find something or avoid something? (Or perhaps both.) Perhaps you would like to achieve or experience something?

There are a myriad of reasons why people enter the spiritual journey. For example, some people want to experience enlightenment, connect with their spirit guides , develop their spiritual gifts , find their life’s purpose, taste truth/freedom, be free of an old trauma/addiction, and so on.

Keep in mind that your purpose/aim will likely shift and change as you progress through your spiritual path – this is completely normal. Your path and needs are unique to you, so embrace them.

Read: 4 Ways to Find The Purpose Of Your Life

3. Pay attention to philosophies, tools, or practices that intrigue you

Once you’ve figured out why you want to explore the spiritual path, simply pay attention. Notice what spiritual fields, ideas, philosophies, and practices pique your interest. The spiritual journey doesn’t have to be something dry, monotone, and repetitive (unless you want it to be). This is a quest that ideally involves play, joy, and passion.

In fact, you will likely get the most out of your spiritual path if you approach it from this heart-centered place. Neuroscience has proven that we learn the most when we’re having fun – so find your bliss. Walk a path with heart. This is the path you’re meant to be on.

4. Go deep-diving

One of the main issues that often arise on the spiritual path is a certain kind of spiritual materialism or spiritual window-shopping.

Jumping from practice to practice can be useful at the beginning (to become familiar with the territory). But if we get into the addictive habit of finding the “next and best” spiritual practice, tool, workshop, etc. we are doing ourselves a great disservice.

We are not only approaching spirituality with a materialistic mindset, but we’re also avoiding the fundamental purpose of the spiritual path : to deeply transform and evolve. Once you have done some dabbling here and there (this might involve watching youtube videos, readings books, attending workshops, etc.), it’s time to slow down and commit to something. Don’t worry if you discover later down the road that the path you’re on is not for you, you can always change the route. What’s important is that you slow down and commit to something, to begin with – this is the only way to extract the nutrients, deep essential truths, and embodied wisdom .

So tune into yourself and figure out what sets your soul on fire. What speaks to you on a profound level? What has benefited you the most? Begin to circle around that topic, practice, or path, and dedicate your full attention to it. (And if there are a handful of paths, that’s okay too, stick with them.)

5. Be aware of sharks

You’ll meet many people on your spiritual path (whether online or in-the-flesh). Some of these people will genuinely have your best interests in mind. But others won’t. Yes, there are many ‘spiritual sharks’ out there, aka. there are sleazy, snake-oil salesmen and women who are intentionally out to use you for personal gain. There are also some people (typically leaders of spiritual communities or certain gurus) who are totally unaware of their unconscious shadow motivations (but are equally as dangerous). So be discerning. Learn to trust your intuition and gut instincts. Tap into your inner lone wolf: that primal wisdom you carry inside which drove you to begin this quest, to begin with.

Even if you do fall into the jaws of a shark, know that you can get out. You can actually use the experience as a lesson and fuel to grow even stronger. No one can take away your power from you unless you willingly give it to them. And even if you do, you can get it back.

6. Record what you’ve learned and experienced

We hear a lot of pretty-sounding words and mystical ideas on the spiritual path. But all of them mean little if we don’t actively find ways of absorbing them into our being.

One of the simplest ways of recording what you’ve learned and experienced is simply through the act of journaling . Have a special journal or diary that you dedicate to writing down your thoughts, experiences, ideas, and discoveries. You don’t need to be a good writer (or even good at spelling/grammar) to do this – forget about that! What matters is that you have a solid record that you can refer back to throughout your journey.

There are also other ways of recording what you’ve learned/experienced such as creating pieces of art or composing music. Find whatever creative outlet suits you the most. That might even include creating a vlog where you go into your daily experience (and you can keep this private or share it with others).

Here are a variety of inner work Journals that we’ve created which might help you get started. »

Read: How To Boost Your Spiritual Growth and Development

7. Integrate and embody your spirituality

It’s easy to go spiritual window shopping and jump onto whatever new and exciting bandwagon emerges. But it takes much more strength of character, sincerity, and courage to actively integrate and embody what you’ve learned.

To integrate means to absorb something into your being; to make it a living and breathing part of you. To embody means to be an expression of what you have learned: to be the change you’re looking for, to infuse your life with the essence of what you’ve discovered.

There are numerous ways to integrate and embody your spirituality, but remember that this is an organic process that takes time. You cannot rush or force spiritual integration /embodiment – it is the natural product of Soulful maturation and spiritual ripening.

There are, however, numerous ways to begin the integration/embodiment part of your journey. Some of these practices include:

Mindfulness
Contemplation
Shadow Work
Inner child work

Anything that helps you to slow down, be introspective, and go inwards while encouraging present moment awareness, will help you to integrate and embody what you experience. Instead of being a magical-sounding idea, you will actively live and express qualities such as lovingkindness, presence, and wisdom. But first, you need to be sincere and dedicated to this path.

In my honest opinion, no spiritual journey is balanced (or healthy) without some level of psychological healing. We need to focus not just on ascending to the Upper World but also on working with the Middle and Under World . See the following articles for more guidance:

What is Inner Work? (& Why Most People Are Terrified By it)
Spiritual Psychology: Why Meditation Isn’t Enough

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A spiritual journey is the process of introspection, self-discovery, and seeking answers to life’s deepest questions to gain a deeper understanding of oneself, the universe, and one’s purpose in life.

A spiritual journey is an individual and transformative process that often involves questioning beliefs, values, and identity.

It is a lifelong quest for truth, meaning, and wisdom, often leading to personal growth, healing, and enlightenment.

This journey can take many forms, including meditation, prayer, studying spiritual teachings, and engaging in spiritual practices to develop inner peace, compassion, and mindfulness.

Throughout the spiritual journey , individuals may face challenges and obstacles that test their resilience and commitment. By overcoming these hurdles, they foster greater self-awareness and spiritual growth.

This process of transformation ultimately serves to enhance their overall well-being and sense of interconnectedness with all living beings, cultivating deeper empathy and compassion for themselves and others.

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Understanding the meaning of spiritual journey, defining spiritual journey.

A spiritual journey is an inward journey of discovery, an exploration of the self that allows individuals to gain a deeper understanding of their purpose in life and their connection to the world around them.

It is a quest for spiritual growth, guiding individuals towards a higher state of consciousness.

Here are some key points to help define what exactly a spiritual journey is:

A spiritual journey is a subjective experience; each person’s journey is unique to them.
It can be a long-term or short-term process, and it can involve different practices and techniques.
A spiritual journey can be a conscious or unconscious process, depending on the individual’s level of awareness.
It can be initiated by various factors, including a desire for personal growth, a life-changing event, or a crisis.

Connection To Spirituality

Spirituality is the foundation of a spiritual journey. It is the aspect of our being that longs for a deeper sense of connection to ourselves, others, and the universe. A spiritual journey is a quest to establish and strengthen this connection.

Here are some key points regarding the connection between spirituality and a spiritual journey:

Spirituality is not necessarily linked to any specific religious or spiritual tradition.
A spiritual journey is a path towards spirituality, rather than a destination.
Spirituality is an essential aspect of a human’s existence, and it can impact their well-being, relationships, and sense of purpose.
A spiritual journey involves practices that help individuals explore and deepen their spirituality, such as meditation, prayer, yoga, and self-reflection.

Importance Of Spiritual Journey

A spiritual journey is a transformative process that leads to personal growth, self-discovery, and a deeper sense of purpose.

Here are some key points regarding the importance of embarking on a spiritual journey:

A spiritual journey can help individuals develop a sense of inner peace and calmness.
It can also lead to a better understanding of their role in the world and their impact on others.
A spiritual journey can help individuals find meaning and purpose in their lives, which can contribute to an overall sense of fulfillment.
It can also help individuals develop greater empathy and compassion towards others, leading to more meaningful and fulfilling relationships.

The Different Aspects Of A Spiritual Journey

A spiritual journey is a deeply personal experience that involves seeking a sense of purpose and meaning in life beyond material and physical possessions. It’s a quest to connect with a higher power or a deeper sense of self.

The following section will explore the different aspects of a spiritual journey, including mental and emotional development, understanding the self, development of inner peace, connection to nature, and cultivation of empathy and compassion.

Mental And Emotional Development

A spiritual journey includes developing one’s mental and emotional capacity. This involves learning to let go of negative emotions such as anger, guilt, and fear, and cultivating positive ones such as love, joy, and gratitude.

Below are some ways in which one can develop their mental and emotional capacities:

Regularly practicing mindfulness meditation is a powerful technique for developing emotional regulation and mental calmness.
Engaging in introspection and self-reflection is important for understanding our thought patterns and emotional triggers, which can help us become more self-aware and mindful.
Learning to accept and forgive oneself and others is an essential aspect of emotional maturity. By doing so, we can release ourselves from the past and live in the present moment.

Understanding The Self

A spiritual journey also involves understanding the self. This includes knowing our strengths and weaknesses, values, and beliefs.

When we understand ourselves, we can make decisions aligned with our authentic selves, which can lead to a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose.

Here are some ways in which we can understand ourselves better:

Journaling is an effective way to gain insight into our thoughts, emotions, and values. By reflecting on our experiences, we can uncover patterns and identify areas we want to work on.
Seeking out feedback from trusted individuals can help us gain a different perspective on our behaviors and attitudes.
Engaging in activities that challenge us and push us out of our comfort zones is an effective way to develop self-awareness and self-understanding.

Development Of Inner Peace

Inner peace is a state of equanimity and tranquility that arises from within. A spiritual journey involves developing inner peace by letting go of negative thoughts and cultivating positive ones.

Here are some ways in which one can achieve inner peace:

Practicing yoga is an excellent way to connect with the body and calm the mind. It’s a practice that focuses on breathing, meditation, and asanas, which can help bring a sense of balance and harmony to the body and mind.
Spending time in nature and engaging in outdoor activities can help us connect with the world around us and develop a sense of awe and wonder. Being in nature can also help us find a greater sense of perspective and calmness.
Engaging in self-care practices such as getting sufficient sleep, eating well, and practicing relaxation exercises can help us manage stress and anxiety, which can lead to greater inner peace.

Connection To Nature

Connecting with nature is an essential aspect of a spiritual journey. It involves developing a sense of connection and appreciation for the natural world.

Below are some ways in which one can connect with nature:

Spending time in nature by going for walks, hikes, or simply spending time outside can help us connect with the natural world and develop a sense of wonder and awe.
Engaging in environmental conservation and sustainability efforts can help us develop a sense of stewardship and purpose. By taking care of the earth, we can also take care of ourselves.
Learning about the natural world, including plants, animals, and ecosystems can help us develop a deeper sense of connection and appreciation for the complexity and beauty of life.

Cultivation Of Empathy And Compassion

Empathy and compassion are essential qualities for a spiritual journey. They involve developing an awareness and concern for the well-being of others and the ability to put oneself in someone else’s shoes.

Here are some ways in which we can cultivate empathy and compassion:

Engaging in volunteer work or community service can help us develop a greater sense of empathy and compassion by seeing firsthand the challenges faced by others.
Engaging in practices such as loving-kindness meditation, which involves cultivating feelings of love and compassion towards oneself and others, can help us develop a greater sense of empathy and compassion.
Engaging in empathetic listening, which involves actively listening to someone else and being able to understand their perspective, can help us develop empathy and compassion in our interactions with others.

Examining The Stages Of A Spiritual Journey

The call to adventure.

The beginning of a spiritual journey starts with a call. It’s often a feeling of discontentment, a longing for something more in life.

The individual feels lost, disconnected, or empty and starts seeking answers. The call may come in different ways, such as a significant event or an encounter with someone who inspires them.

The call could be a desire to find a purpose in life.
It could be a yearning for a connection with something greater than oneself.
It could be triggered by a significant loss or a traumatic experience.

The Initiation

After receiving the call, the individual embarks on the initiation stage, the beginning of the spiritual journey.

It’s a phase of self-discovery, where the individual starts exploring and questioning their beliefs and values, and begins to seek answers to their questions.

The initiation phase is where the individual starts to learn about themselves.
They start developing an understanding of their inner strengths and weaknesses.
The initiation phase is also where they start to understand their relationship with a higher power.

The Challenges

The spiritual journey is not always a smooth ride. There come challenges throughout the process. These challenges serve as lessons to the individual on their growth and development.

Some challenges could be external, like facing discrimination or physical hardships.
Other challenges could be internal, like overcoming fear, anger, or negative habits.
Challenges may also arise as an opportunity to demonstrate self-discipline, resilience, or forgiveness.

The Road To Redemption

After overcoming the challenges and learning the spiritual lessons, individuals enter the road to redemption. They begin to see the bigger picture and how the experience fits into their life journey.

A regained sense of purpose and meaning can lead to a more fulfilling life.
Forgiveness and reconciliation can restore relationships and foster emotional healing.
A better understanding of oneself can lead to better decision-making and a more grounded approach to life.

In the final stage of the spiritual journey, individuals return to their lives with newfound knowledge, perspectives, and practices.

They integrate their spiritual experiences with their everyday life, creating a more balanced and fulfilling existence.

Individuals integrate their spiritual lessons into their daily routines.
They apply their newfound sense of purpose to their work, relationships, and community.
The final stage is where individuals share their newfound knowledge with others, inspiring and guiding them on their own spiritual journeys.

Each individual spiritual journey is different, but by examining these stages, we can gain insight into the patterns of spiritual growth and development.

The spiritual journey may be challenging, but it can lead to a more fulfilling life and a deeper connection with oneself and the world around us.

How Does the Spiraling Symbolize Life’s Journey in the Spiritual Context?

The spiraling symbolizes the spiritual journey of life , embodying the continuous search for meaning and growth. As we navigate through life’s ups and downs, the spiral reminds us that our path is not linear, but rather a constant evolution towards higher consciousness. Each turn represents new experiences, lessons, and opportunities for transformation, ultimately leading us closer to our spiritual essence. Embracing the spiral’s symbolic power connects us to the profound cycles of existence and our place within them.

Tools And Techniques For Navigating The Spiritual Journey

A spiritual journey is a personal quest to discover the meaning and purpose of life and to connect with something greater than oneself. It involves exploring one’s inner self, developing a deeper sense of awareness, and connecting with the divine.

The journey can be challenging and transformative, but the rewards are often profound. To navigate this journey, there are several tools and techniques that can be helpful.

We’ll explore some of these tools and techniques, including meditation and mindfulness, journaling and self-reflection, connection to a higher power or spiritual community, yoga and breathwork, and energy medicine and healing modalities.

Meditation And Mindfulness

Meditation and mindfulness are practices that involve quieting the mind and focusing on the present moment.

These practices are helpful for cultivating inner peace, reducing stress and anxiety, and developing a deeper connection with one’s inner self.

Here are some key points about meditation and mindfulness:

There are many different types of meditation, including mindfulness meditation, loving-kindness meditation, and transcendental meditation.
Meditation can be done in many different settings, such as at home, in nature, or in a meditation center.
Mindfulness involves paying attention to the present moment and noticing one’s thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Meditation can be practiced alone or with a group, and can be done for as little as a few minutes per day.

Journaling And Self-Reflection

Journaling and self-reflection are powerful tools for gaining insight into one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By writing down one’s thoughts and experiences, it can help clarify one’s goals, values, and identity.

Here are some key points about journaling and self-reflection:

Journaling can be done in a physical journal or online.
One can reflect on their day, their relationships, their inner life, and their progress towards their goals.
Self-reflection involves looking inward to gain clarity and insight into one’s experiences and relationships.
Journaling and self-reflection can be done on a daily or weekly basis.

Connection To A Higher Power Or Spiritual Community

Many people find strength and guidance through connection to a higher power or spiritual community.

This can take many forms, such as prayer, attending religious services, or participating in spiritual groups.

Here are some key points about connecting to a higher power or spiritual community:

Connection to a higher power can provide a sense of support, guidance, and meaning.
Spiritual communities can provide a sense of belonging and connection with like-minded individuals.
Connection to a higher power may involve following a particular religious tradition or may be based on a personal connection to the divine.
Connection to a spiritual community may involve attending events, participating in service projects, or engaging in group activities.

Yoga And Breathwork

Yoga and breathwork are practices that involve linking movement with breath to develop flexibility, strength, and inner peace. These practices can be helpful for improving physical and mental health, reducing stress, and cultivating spiritual awareness.

Here are some key points about yoga and breathwork:

Yoga involves practicing postures (asanas) to develop strength, flexibility, and balance.
Breathwork involves practicing different breathing techniques to calm the mind and body.
Yoga and breathwork can be done in a studio, at home, or in nature.
Both yoga and breathwork can be modified to suit different levels of experience and physical ability.

Energy Medicine And Healing Modalities

Energy medicine and healing modalities are practices that involve working with the body’s energy fields to promote healing, balance, and spiritual growth.

These can involve various techniques, such as reiki, acupuncture, or shamanic healing.

Here are some key points about energy medicine and healing modalities:

Energy medicine involves working with the body’s energy fields to promote healing and balance.
Healing modalities can involve working with a trained practitioner or can be practiced independently.
Different modalities may be more effective for different individuals depending on their unique needs and circumstances.
Energy medicine and healing modalities can be used in conjunction with other spiritual practices to enhance their effectiveness.

There are many tools and techniques that can be helpful in navigating the spiritual journey. These practices can help cultivate inner peace, reduce stress, and develop a deeper connection to oneself and the divine.

Whether one chooses to practice meditation and mindfulness, journaling and self-reflection, connection to a higher power or spiritual community, yoga and breathwork, or energy medicine and healing modalities,

The journey towards spiritual growth and awareness is a lifelong process that can be rewarding and fulfilling in many ways.

FAQ On What Is The Meaning Of Spiritual Journey

What is a spiritual journey.

A spiritual journey is a quest to connect with one’s inner self, seek spiritual enlightenment, and find purpose and meaning in life.

How Long Does A Spiritual Journey Last?

There is no defined timeline for a spiritual journey as everyone’s path and pace is unique. It can last for a few weeks, months or even a lifetime.

What Are The Benefits Of A Spiritual Journey?

A spiritual journey has many benefits such as self-discovery, inner peace, improved emotional well-being, and a sense of purpose and fulfillment in life.

How Do I Start My Spiritual Journey?

To start your spiritual journey, you can begin by meditating, practicing gratitude, seeking guidance from a spiritual mentor or a religious leader, and engaging in self-reflection exercises.

The spiritual journey is an individual experience that leads to self-discovery, self-transcendence, and ultimately finding meaning and purpose in life.

It is a path of growth that deepens our connection with our inner self and helps us understand the interconnectedness of all living beings.

The journey requires an open mind, patience, and a commitment to inner work. It is not an easy process, but it can be a transformative one. By getting in touch with our spiritual nature, we can find peace, happiness, and a sense of belonging.

It is important to remember that the journey is not about achieving a certain goal, but rather about embracing the process of experiencing life to its fullest. May we all find the courage to embark on this journey and discover the beauty and richness it holds.

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Maintains Balance: Spiritual energy helps you maintain balance, clarity, and well-being along your journey.
Connects with Higher Consciousness: It aids in connecting with higher consciousness, enhancing intuition, and fostering spiritual growth.
Manifest Desires Effectively: By working with spiritual energy, you can manifest your desires and intentions more effectively.
Promotes Health: Spiritual energy contributes to emotional, mental, and physical health, promoting inner peace and harmony.
Empowers Spiritual Journey: Learning about spiritual energy empowers you to navigate your spiritual journey with confidence and purpose.

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A spiritual journey looks different depending on the person. Sometimes it can look like education through the spiritual development of enlightenment . Determining what is a spiritual journey lies within the parameters of the individual. The only criteria is expansion. This can look like career growth, integrating new knowledge into your perception, increasing your social sphere, or even picking up a new hobby that brings you great joy.

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Discovering how to be spiritual is continuous . While a certain problem may prompt starting a journey of ascension, typically a single question is not answered. There is more of a complete change of perspective, due to the expansion of knowledge or mindset transformation.

Seeking change can often provoke a reevaluation of lifestyle. A lack of fulfillment may have been creeping more as the days pass. Sometimes the emotion is not that glaringly lacking, but it is closer to the feeling of wanting more. There is nothing more your current perception and way of living can do for you . Other times it can be a subtle change that drives people close to their highest spiritual path.

Having no balance or energetic boundaries in place can also cause strain in multiple aspects of life . Closer to a feeling of accrued chaos or panic, not giving yourself proper relationship regulation, or even giving yourself a shortened window of time in crucial decisions regarding important people or steps in life can create a feeling of stress or anxiety.

Finding spirituality can come after a dark night of the soul moment , which is typically an abrupt or unexpected life experience that catapults you into a big change. The previous way of living is no longer suitable for the individual as they take an honest look at the way life is currently laid out. There is often a conscious period of waking up following this time, where the idea of change is welcomed. We begin to challenge old concepts and ways of thinking and see the world through a comprehensive lens.

The rose-colored glasses are removed as a spiritual journey ignites and shifts our perspective to a truer light. We can clearly visualize what the problems or missing pieces are and once we recognize that they exist, a reclaimed sense of purpose and energy revitalizes our being.

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Synchronicities can indicate the beginnings of spiritual awakening and the start of your journey of spiritual alignment. Repeated numbers, patterns, and sequences are all signs that a higher power wants you to shift your perspective or way of life. Seeing the numbers 111 or 333 are often placed subtly in our lives, to guide us to reaching our fullest potential. Flashes of colors, images, or patterns can also be an indicator that a spiritual journey is approaching.

Having points of view suddenly shift or allowing for new ideas to coat your current understanding to expand your knowledge of the particular topic or circumstance is also a sign that your spiritual journey has begun.

An overall sense of recognition that you are no longer as fulfilled in varying parts of your life will also serve as a signal that it is time to shift gears or take life courses. Morphing into a reality of conscious awareness illuminates all of the issues we have been ignoring. It blatantly puts aspects of your life that are misdirecting or hindering progression at the forefront of your vision.

Once you are made aware of these problems, the spiritual journey of resolving them and expanding yourself begins.

Dreams may become more intense and picturesque. Dreams often give us clues about our unconscious mind and guide our spiritual development stages.

A tip is to write the dreams that you found impactful down in a journal. Take special note of any specific imagery or patterns. After several dreams have been recorded, reflect and review all of your entries.

Determine if there is a repeated symbol, sign, or theme present in your dreams. If you struggle to remember your dreams, view the tips below to interpret your dreams better and unlock your spiritual gifts.

Ways to Remember Your Dreams When Beginning A Spiritual Journey

Keep a documented account of your dreams whether it’s through a journal, notebook, voice memo app, or creative writing.
Actively talk about your dreams. Sometimes dreams are easier to remember when you relay them to another person.
Research the meaning of images and symbols within your dreams. While looking up the meaning of certain dreams on Google can be useful, it is important to keep your inventory of dreams at hand.
You will have the best perspective when it comes to your dreams. Decide what a specific element of a dream means to you and how it pertains to your life. Online meanings may be too broad to be applied or they could represent an issue that mimics your battle. The overall message is that you are the final determiner.
Starting a journey of spiritual trips can get convoluted, especially when you are working on changing multiple aspects of your life. Don’t overthink things.
Try to look at the bigger picture to decipher what your dreams mean. For example, look at shapes and settings that are frequently repeated in your dreams.
Rivers, oceans, and lakes are common settings for dreams, but hold different meanings depending on the dreamer. Someone may feel calm and at peace, while another individual may feel fear.
Look for any connections between your dreams and current life situations. Maybe you are feeling stressed at work so you have an anxious, action-packed dream that can provide a key clue as to the true perspective of the situation. Deciphering what is a spiritual journey lies in uncovering hidden aspects of the self’s inner wants and wishes.

We are constantly on a journey of spiritual enlightenment and often, the incitement of the “dark night of the soul moment” ushers in a conscious state of awareness.

A spiritual journey can begin with a responsive action of noticing what is not bringing you complete joy in your life. Simply contemplating what is no longer serving you can begin the transformation of your old life entering a plane of spiritual enlightenment.

Your new perspective sparks innovation, creativity, and a sense of freedom, as well as independence from all material aspects and components that are no longer useful to your higher purpose.

Typically, individuals will start their spiritual development stages within their spirit journey with a sense of urgency to shift their life experience to one that is filled with a sense of peace and hope.

At times, it can feel lonely in the beginning as if you are stuck between worlds in no-man's land with no one to talk to about these newfound changes. This too shall pass as you will begin to attract others into your life that understand and are on a similar path as you.

A perspective shift from living unconsciously to being fully aware of all current situations and surroundings is a significant sign that you are awakening your spiritual enlightenment.

Switching to a more conscious viewpoint allows for the individual to have more control. You begin to come into your power through spiritual enlightenment and uncovering the truth that you can guide your destiny.

Starting to comprehend that your future is moldable and all you have to do is decide it, will it, and then have a full-faith belief in it will push your spiritual journey that much further along.

You feel more empowered through the realization that as a co-creator of your destiny, you can choose your life. You can decide the next direction in your spiritual development stages. Seeking knowledge to grow your perspective is a natural progression of the next stages of a spiritual journey.

This is when people have the desire to take full responsibility for the fact that they’re a conscious creator and that there's a much larger spiritual force that is now accessible and supportive at all times. You start co-creating your life. It moves into a space of service where people eventually will start to awaken to this idea that they want to serve the world or humanity in some way through their life purpose.

Giving back to the world and sharing what their journey has been may provide spiritual mapping for someone else starting a journey or determining what is a spiritual journey. Laying out a blueprint for other people’s spiritual development helps them decide how finding spirituality will lead to the highest version of the self. Assisting others in their spiritual journey will also further your own ascended path.

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After the initial phase of the spirit journey and the quest to determine how to be spiritual, individuals will feel more in all aspects of their lives. Having emotions awakened throughout the spiritual journey is one way a lot of people fall into their gifts.

Emotions can also be used as a tool of navigation to wade your way through the murky waters of a spiritual journey. While there is clear sparkling water ahead, the beginnings may seem confusing if all of your feelings begin to bubble up and you do not feel equipped to process them or allow them to be fully expressed.

It is important to realize a deep sense of inner knowing that was not previously present will happen. After letting your emotions come to fruition, it is good to find a positive way to channel them. Learning the truth about how you feel regarding certain topics that you didn't know were of value to you before your spiritual awakening can stir up a lot of new thoughts and perspectives.

Keeping track of how your feelings and mind are changing through writing or meditation will help you control your thoughts and take the reins of the newfound power and knowledge you have gained access to. Get free angel card readings to fully comprehend all your profound abilities and energetic strength.

Once we recognize our new feelings and channel them through a healthy avenue, certain patterns or behaviors in our actions will become more apparent.

While a component of the spiritual journey and coming into spiritual enlightenment involves gaining a wealth of wisdom , another massive portion involves weeding out aspects that no longer serve your higher purpose as a novel spiritual being. This can involve reevaluation of boundaries with people in your life or setting limitations on work by freeing up some of your creative space, but sometimes it only involves ourselves.

When we start to notice how certain habits or actions impede our daily activities, it is time to transform that behavior into a more beneficial aspect of the self. Clearing our minds of inner toxicities will also cleanse our energy and further spiritual development in the process.

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The last phases include raising your spiritual ego when a copious amount of new knowledge is gained and then subsequently grounding yourself to release part of that ego.

Undergoing spiritual enlightenment is a lifelong process, so the healing must be continual. Always work on rebuilding your energy and remind yourself what is a spiritual journey.

Walk in your highest path once you discover what your spiritual purpose is. Maintain and build a positive routine around providing a remedy to yourself and others that are also starting a journey or embarking on spiritual trips.

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Establishing your spiritual journey will start with you finding spirituality. Decipher what it means to you and how you can live your most authentic life while learning new information and expanding yourself as a spiritual being. Spiritual development stages often include varying levels of soul mapping or spiritual mapping.

Spiritual enlightenment awakens when you consciously acknowledge it. Starting to discover what is a spiritual journey and actively responding to it in your daily life will fuel the process. Recognize that embarking on the path of how to be spiritual is the first step in your spiritual journey. Feed your energy into this journey of growth and expansion. Begin research into spiritual trips or finding spirituality to start the phase of wisdom development.

Seeking like-minded groups can be helpful. Having a supportive group of people that believe the same spiritual ideas or looking for individuals that have experienced a quest of their spiritual development and ascension can be beneficial. It is always helpful to have a tight-knit community that always lends aid and advice to each other.

Going through spiritual development stages and starting a journey alone can be scary. Look for information on how to discover your highest purpose and build a community. The more that you stay aligned and on your path, the more abundance and joy will appear. You never have to settle because you have the power to change your own life for the better.

Obtain a free success kit for spiritual entrepreneurs to use their strength and potent energy to not only guide themselves but help others in the process as you get further along in your spiritual journey.

Soul Mapping

Soul mapping involves a spiritual overlap between the physical and psychological inner aspects of the being. It delves into integrating practical components into the mind using spirituality.

Building the foundation for soul mapping starts with taking an in-depth look at the past, present, and hypothetical future versions of yourself. Spiritual mapping can be created with diagrams, written responses, drawings, bubbles, or any innovative form that allows you to examine your past, present, and future actions or behaviors.

Once the concrete pieces are laid out, it is time to dive further into finding spirituality and determining what is a spiritual journey. Holistically evaluate your feelings and perspectives of your previous and current self.

Spiritual mapping will cause you to critically think about how your viewpoints have changed throughout your spirit journey. It will look at the evolution of relationships, careers, and events that have helped shape the different versions of you.

Soul mapping can also be utilized as an entirely creative technique. Going through the spiritual development stages by accessing all of the pertinent information you have known at every piece of your life will drive your spiritual trips toward total alignment.

Often, a specific shape or network of interconnected webs is used as a diagram to examine how all the elements in your life lead to the current version of you that is trying to go about starting a journey of how to be spiritual.

Using the interconnected web, diagram, image, and various colors will ensure that you take a look at how your inner circle of family members, friends, acquaintances, secondary family members, and coworkers all impact different components of your life.

Spiritual mapping asks specific questions about how these bonds affect other components of your spirit journey. After completing your soul map, be aware of signs or clues from the universe that are seemingly guiding you toward an answer for your queries.

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Post published: February 13, 2019
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Do you want to become more spiritual, but aren’t sure where to begin?

If you’re just starting out on your spiritual journey, the process can easily feel overwhelming. There are as many different spiritual paths to enlightenment as there are people to ask about it. Not only that, but most people believe very strongly that their way is “the” right way to go.

So how do you sort through all of the information out there and find the spiritual journey that’s right for you? Well, there are a few key points to consider, and questions to ask yourself before you begin.

What Is A Spiritual Journey?

The first point to clarify is what, exactly, you mean when you talk about a spiritual journey.

To some people, a spiritual journey is a specific religious experience or rite of passage, while to others its an other-worldly, out of body experience, or even a hallucinogenic trip with drugs like ayahuasca or LSD.

For me, personally, I consider all of life to be part of my journey, and I think spirituality is something that we each cultivate within ourselves gradually, over time.

Understanding Enlightenment

One key aspect that comes with defining your spiritual journey is to understand what is meant by enlightenment.

Are you trying to reach a state of total nirvana, perched in meditation on a beautiful mountaintop, away from the hustle and bustle of modern life?

Or are you trying to figure out how to find peace within yourself , reduce stress and operate at a higher level in your life ?

I like to think of enlightenment simply as operating from a state of total clarity and peace. It’s the highest version of myself, to which I constantly strive, and can be found simply by becoming more present in your day to day actions, taking the time to step back and live from a higher state of awareness.

Do I Have To Be Religious To Be Spiritual?

Another concept that often gets thrown into the mix is the idea of religion. Many people think that spirituality and religion are intertwined.

While this can be the case for many people, I want to make it clear that this connection is always a choice you must make for yourself.

Whether you adhere to a specific religion, adopt some beliefs from different religions, or cringe at the word God, you can still live a deeply spiritual life.

Again, the point is all about defining what feels right to you, in order to clarify your own path.

How Do You Become Spiritually Awakened?

Once you start to understand what your spiritual journey actually is, the obvious next question centers around how to become spiritually awakened.

The key clarification here is to understand that awakening simply means awareness.

You can awaken in many different ways, but all of them revolve around becoming more aware of your own thoughts, beliefs, and actions.

Take The Time To Step Back

One of the best ways to increase your level of awareness is to take the time to step back throughout the idea.

There are many different breath exercises you can use to do this, but the primary idea behind each of them is to gain a heightened perspective, by taking yourself out of the details of your daily drama.

When you step back, you become more receptive to new ideas and ways of looking at the world. This receptivity will prepare you for higher level understandings and leaps of consciousness.

Follow Your Joy

The second principle to note is that spirituality, at its core, comes down to living a vibrant, passionate, and joyful life.

Every spiritual technique, book, or philosophy, ultimately comes down to helping you experience more love, and to begin sharing that love with the world around you.

By following your joy, and acting from your intuitive sense of what feels right for you, you will begin to move quickly and effortlessly into a more harmonious, spiritual way of life.

How Do You Start A Spiritual Life?

Lastly, once you understand your spiritual goals and begin the process of awakening, how can you apply these ideas to your daily life?

I’ve written an entire post on how to become more spiritual here , which goes into practical tips for daily life. For now, I want to briefly bring up, just two main points.

Find a Path That Resonates With You

The first is that your spiritual journey is an individual experience. As I’ve mentioned, there is no right or wrong way for you to become more spiritual, and the path you choose should be unique to you.

Setting your goals and understanding the different options available will help you to find the path that resonates with you. That might include elements from a number of different books or religions, or it might follow a single process rigidly.

Regardless, there’s a simple rule you can follow.

If it feels good to you, then it is the right path for you. If it feels forced, you might want to consider other alternatives.

Spirituality In The Modern World

Lastly, I want to stress that, in my view, the aim of spirituality isn’t to separate yourself from the world. While many people go through a period of inner exploration that requires at least some degree of isolation, ultimately the biggest challenge is to incorporate your spiritual principles into the modern world.

You want to learn to live your life in a way that you can respond well to any person or circumstance before you. Respond with compassion, loving kindness, and joy, and you will begin to see a new world unfold before you.

This is the ultimate promise of any spiritual system. You begin to quiet your mind , understand what’s truly important, and live from the highest version of yourself.

If this goal seems worthwhile, I encourage you to check out our current courses to find one that helps you to grow, on your terms.

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Thank you; very good. I meditate at least twice a day, do yoga and some Tai Chi exercises, and some Charles atlas muscle exercises as soon as I wake up. Namaste, David

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It can be hard to know where to start when it comes to spirituality. Perhaps you have been guided towards discovering more or feel curious about how spirituality could help your life.

Lots of people wonder how to get into spirituality, so our guide to spirituality for beginners will answer some of the questions you have and help you navigate your own spiritual growth. Read on to learn more about the spiritual journey and how you can get started on yours.

What is a Spiritual Journey?

Each of us has a spiritual aspect within, which, at some point, will begin to awaken. The spiritual path calls us to tune into that voice within and allow it to guide us. How this looks will be different for everyone. You may connect with the divine during a walk in nature, while meditating or sitting quietly, or when you notice synchronicities. There are many different approaches you can use for unlocking spirituality within you.

The journey you may face and the questions you have can feel challenging. Life can suddenly feel very different, so working with a professional, such as a spiritual coach, will give you the best support and guidance while you are exploring spirituality. They will hold space for your expansion, help you access a higher power, and help you develop more awareness.

A good coach will be able to hold a higher perspective, helping you to get clearer on who you are, and identifying things that may have been out of your awareness.

How Does a Spiritual Awakening Change Your Life?

A spiritual awakening is often the first step on the spiritual path. There are many ways to know if you are going through a spiritual awakening . It may feel like you are waking up in your own life, or be a time where you feel completely lost.

Going through a spiritual awakening will likely change the way you think about many areas of life. The Practical Spirituality podcast goes into more detail on how a spiritual awakening may look for you, but here are some of the things you may experience:

A deeper connection with yourself
A better relationship with others
A desire to let go of material items, or things that are weighing you down
More awareness of the world around you
A stronger idea of your own values and morals
A spiritual emergency or dark night of the soul
A sense of detachment from the material world
Stronger beliefs about what the afterlife might bring

Things to Know Before You Begin Your Spiritual Journey

When it comes to how to become spiritual, it is a very personal journey, but one that will be undoubtedly easier if you can approach it with an open mind. You may come across differing perspectives, which are important to be respectful of.

You must also make up your own mind using your own wisdom, and by connecting with your heart. Practicing mindfulness will help you to feel connected to the present moment, which is an important aspect of the journey to becoming a spiritual person. You can read more about mindfulness and its benefits here.

Allow your curiosity to lead the way, and trust that the answers will be found when you are ready.

How to Start a Spiritual Journey

Beginning your spiritual journey may feel exciting and equally daunting. Take your time with tuning into what feels right for you; there is no set path or format. The following spiritual practices will help to guide you on your way:

Meditation – This is a wonderful tool for raising our awareness and getting to know ourselves on a deeper level. You may find reading these tips on how to meditate useful before beginning a meditation practice.
Journal – Writing is a great form of expression and an effective way to process emotions. You could also try keeping a gratitude journal, which allows the mind to get into the habit of focusing on the positive aspects of your life.
Healing – The whole process of awakening to spirituality will be a catalyst for your own healing. You may feel drawn to trying different therapies, or forms of healing, to support yourself along the way.
Read books – There are so many spiritual books which can provide you with insight, inspiration or even guidance. Eckhart Tolle’s The Power Of Now: A Guide To Spiritual Enlightenment is one of the best-regarded books on spirituality for beginners.
Unlock your creativity – This aspect of ourselves is important when we are visioning something new. Spending time moving your body, asking questions, or trying something new are all effective ways to get your creative energy flowing.
Practice spirituality daily – Make your spiritual journey a part of your daily life.

Key Takeaway

As you embark on the most exciting journey of your life, allow your mind to stay open to whatever life may present to you. The path ahead may not always feel smooth, but know that its teachings will always bring you closer to rediscovering the truest version of you.

Gareth Michael Spiritual Coach is a spiritual advisor, teacher, channel of Michael, and author of the best-selling book Ever-changing Perspectives. He provides tangible, practical spiritual support stemming from his own life lessons and Michael’s profound wisdom and teachings. His personalized guidance helps people heal, find their spiritual direction, and understand their purpose. He also provides additional teachings through his spiritual podcast .

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Exploring Spirituality: A Guide to Understanding and Practice

Welcome to Humanity's Team's exploration of spirituality. In this detailed guide, we'll delve into the most commonly asked questions about spirituality, offering insights and guidance for your own spiritual journey.

What is Spirituality?

Spirituality is a concept that transcends a single definition, encapsulating a myriad of personal beliefs and experiences. At its core, spirituality involves a sense of connection to something greater than ourselves, often leading to a quest for meaning in life. Unlike religion, which is often structured and doctrine-based, spirituality focuses more on individual belief and personal experience. It can include belief in a higher power, a sense of interconnectedness, a quest for self-discovery, and a lasting and beautiful search for answers to life's big questions.

How do we become more Spiritual?

Embarking on a spiritual journey is a deeply personal process. Central to this journey is the cultivation of inner awareness and mindfulness. This can be achieved through various practices including meditation, yoga, spending time in nature, or engaging in art and music. Helping to still the mind, these activities allow for introspection and a deeper connection with one's inner self. The key is to find the practices that most resonate with your soul and to incorporate them into your daily life.

What are the benefits of Spirituality?

Engaging in spiritual practices can lead to numerous benefits in both the mind and body. Studies have shown that spirituality can contribute to better mental health, reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. It can foster a sense of peace and well-being, enhance our resilience against stress, and improve overall quality of life. On a physical level, certain practices such as meditation can lower blood pressure, reduce chronic pain, and enhance sleep quality.

Can Spirituality and Science coexist?

The relationship between spirituality and science is a fascinating area of exploration. While they may seem contradictory, many find that the two complement one another. Science offers a way to understand the physical world, while spirituality provides a framework for understanding the non-material aspects of existence. By integrating both, one can find a more holistic understanding of life and existence.

What is the difference between Spirituality and Religion?

Spirituality and religion, while related concepts, have distinct differences. Religion typically involves specific beliefs, rituals, and practices often centered around a deity or deities and is organized in a structured community. Spirituality, on the other hand, is more about an individual's personal relationship with the divine or the universe. It is a broader concept that can encompass religious beliefs but can also be entirely separate from them.

How do we meditate for Spiritual Growth?

Meditation is a cornerstone of many spiritual traditions and a powerful tool for personal growth. To begin meditating, find a quiet space and dedicate a few minutes each day to practice. Focus on your breath, a mantra, or even a candle flame, and gently bring your attention back whenever your mind wanders. The goal is not to empty the mind, but to observe it, understand its patterns and learn to be present in the moment.

What are Spiritual practices?

Spiritual practices are activities that deepen one's spiritual connection and understanding. These can range from traditional practices like prayer and fasting to more contemporary practices like eco-spirituality or volunteer work. The key is to engage in practices that feel meaningful and enriching to you, whether they are introspective practices like journaling or more active activities like community service.

How do we find a Spiritual Path?

Finding a spiritual path is a journey of exploration and discovery. It often involves reading about different spiritual traditions, experimenting with various practices, and reflecting on personal beliefs and experiences. It's important to remain open-minded and patient, as finding a path that resonates can take some time. Keep tuning into your intuition and trust that in time the right path will reveal itself to you.

What is a Spiritual Awakening?

A spiritual awakening is often described as a profound realization or shift in consciousness. It can manifest in various ways, such as a newfound sense of clarity, a deep understanding of one's purpose, or a feeling of unity with all existence. Such awakenings can be spontaneous or the result of prolonged spiritual practice. They often lead to significant changes in one's perspective and lifestyle.

How does Spirituality affect Mental Health?

Spirituality can play a vital role in mental health and well-being. It can offer a sense of purpose, provide comfort in times of stress or grief, and create a sense of community and belonging. However, it's important to approach spirituality in a way that is healthy and supportive of your mental health, recognizing that it's just one component of a holistic approach to well-being.

Discover Your Spiritual Path: A Personalized Quiz

Embark on a journey of self-discovery with our quiz. Answer these questions to uncover insights into your spiritual path and find practices that may resonate with you.

What draws you most in your exploration of spirituality?

A. Understanding the deeper meaning of life.

B. Feeling a connection with a higher power or the universe.

C. Finding inner peace and mental clarity.

D. Experiencing a sense of community and belonging.

Which activity do you find most fulfilling?

A. Reading and learning about different philosophies.

B. Spending time in nature.

C. Practicing meditation or yoga.

D. Volunteering or helping others.

Which qualities do you seek most in your spiritual practice?

A. Wisdom and knowledge.

B. Mystery and awe.

C. Calmness and balance.

D. Compassion and service.

How do you prefer to explore spirituality?

A. Through structured study or religious texts.

B. Through personal experiences and intuition.

C. Through guided practices like meditation or retreats.

D. Through community service and social activism.

When facing challenges, you prefer to:

A. Reflect and seek insights from various teachings.

B. Connect with nature or a higher power for guidance.

C. Engage in mindfulness or calming techniques.

D. Seek support from a community or group.

Mostly A's: The Seeker of Wisdom

You are drawn to the intellectual aspects of spirituality. You may find fulfillment in studying spiritual texts, engaging in philosophical discussions, and exploring various religious and spiritual traditions.

Mostly B's: The Mystic

Your path is one of personal experience and intuition. You may be drawn to practices that connect you with the natural world, contemplative activities, and an exploration of the mystical aspects of spirituality.

Mostly C's: The Inner Explorer

You value inner peace and balance. Mindfulness practices, meditation, and yoga might be particularly beneficial for you as you seek to understand your inner self and find tranquility.

Mostly D's: The Compassionate Activist

Your spirituality is deeply connected with community and service. Engaging in social activism, volunteering, and being part of spiritual communities align with your desire to make a positive impact on the world.

Remember, your spiritual journey is unique to you. This quiz serves as a starting point for an exploration into various practices and methods. I encourage you to blend elements from each area that resonate with your personal beliefs and experiences.

Resources offered by Humanity's Team to support Your Spiritual Journey

At Humanity's Team, we are dedicated to supporting your spiritual growth and exploration. Recognizing that each journey is unique, we offer a variety of resources tailored to meet the growing diversity of needs and interests:

Free Programs and Masterclasses

Our free programs are designed to provide valuable insights and teachings from renowned spiritual leaders and thinkers like Gregg Braden , Neale Donald Walsch , Michael Bernard Beckwith , Suzanne Giesemann , Nassim Haramein , James Van Praagh, and many more. These masterclasses cover a wide range of topics, from mindfulness and meditation to deeper philosophical discussions about spirituality and its role in today's world.

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Our streaming platform, Humanity Stream+ , offers a wealth of spiritual content at your fingertips. It features a diverse collection of talks, workshops, and documentaries focused on spirituality, interconnectedness, and personal development. This platform is an excellent resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding and practice of spirituality in daily life.

As we've explored these common questions about spirituality, it's clear that spirituality is a deeply personal and unique journey for each individual. We hope this exploration has provided valuable insights and guidance for your own spiritual path. Remember, the journey is as much about the process of discovery as it is about the destination. Be well on your journey, and Namaste.

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How to Start a Spiritual Journey [6 Tips and Strategies]

Are you looking for something more in life? Maybe a deeper connection or a sense of peace? Well, you’ve come to the right place.

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Starting a spiritual journey can be an amazing path to self-discovery and fulfillment. In just a few moments, you’ll find practical tips and insights that can empower you to explore this beautiful adventure of the soul.

Get ready to awaken your spirit and discover the true essence of who you are.

Understanding the Call to a Spiritual Journey

If you’re ready to embark on a spiritual journey, it’s important to understand the call that has led you to this path. Recognizing signs and connecting with your higher self are essential steps in this process.

The universe has a way of communicating with us, providing subtle hints and messages to guide us towards our spiritual path. Pay attention to synchronicities, coincidences, and gut feelings that arise in your life .

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These are signs that the universe is trying to get your attention and guide you towards a deeper understanding of yourself and your purpose.

Take the time to quiet your mind, listen to your intuition, and reflect on the messages that come to you. By connecting with your higher self, you’ll gain clarity and insight into your spiritual journey, setting the foundation for a transformative experience.

Exploring Different Paths and Practices

To fully immerse yourself in a spiritual journey, it’s important to actively explore and engage with various paths and practices that resonate with you. Embarking on this journey means embracing the unknown and being open to discovering new ways of connecting with the divine.

Here are some avenues you can explore:

Meditation techniques : Meditation is a powerful tool that allows you to quiet your mind and connect with your inner self. Explore different techniques such as mindfulness, guided visualization, or mantra meditation to find the one that suits you best.
Shamanic rituals : Shamanic rituals have been practiced for centuries by indigenous cultures around the world. These rituals involve connecting with nature, spirits, and ancestors to gain wisdom and healing. Explore practices like drumming, smudging, or working with power animals to tap into the ancient wisdom of the shamanic path.
Energy healing : Energy healing practices like Reiki or acupuncture can help you balance your energy and promote healing on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level. These practices work with the subtle energies that flow through our bodies, bringing about a sense of harmony and well-being.

Cultivating Mindfulness and Inner Awareness

Continue your spiritual journey by cultivating mindfulness and developing a deeper awareness of your inner self . Mindful meditation is a powerful tool that can help you achieve this.

Set aside a few minutes each day to sit in silence and focus your attention on your breath. As thoughts arise, simply observe them without judgment and gently bring your attention back to the present moment.

This practice won’t only help you cultivate a sense of calm and peace, but also allow you to connect with your inner being on a profound level.

In addition to mindful meditation, connecting with nature can also deepen your inner awareness. Take time to go for a walk in the park, hike in the mountains, or simply sit by a lake.

Allow yourself to fully immerse in the beauty and serenity of the natural world. As you do, observe the sights, sounds, and sensations around you. Notice how you feel in the presence of nature.

This connection with the natural world can awaken a sense of interconnectedness and remind you of the inherent wisdom within you.

Seeking Guidance and Support From Spiritual Communities

As you continue your spiritual journey, seek guidance and support from spiritual communities that can provide a nurturing and uplifting environment. Connecting with like-minded individuals who share your beliefs and values can be a powerful source of inspiration and growth.

Here are three ways in which spiritual communities can assist you on your path:

Finding enlightenment through meditation : Many spiritual communities offer meditation classes and retreats, providing you with the tools and techniques to deepen your practice. Through regular meditation, you can cultivate inner peace, clarity, and a deeper connection with your true self.
Connecting with higher realms through prayer : Spiritual communities often gather for group prayer sessions, creating a sacred space where you can connect with higher realms and seek divine guidance. These collective prayers can amplify your intentions and foster a sense of unity and support.
Receiving guidance from experienced practitioners : Within spiritual communities, you can find experienced teachers, mentors, and practitioners who can offer guidance and support based on their own spiritual experiences. Their wisdom and insight can help navigate the challenges and obstacles that arise on your spiritual journey.

Nurturing the Journey With Self-Reflection and Personal Growth

As you embark on your spiritual journey, nurture your path through self-reflection and personal growth. Self-discovery is an essential part of this process, as it allows you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your connection to the world around you.

Take the time to reflect on your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Ask yourself meaningful questions and listen to your inner voice. This self-reflection will lead to transformative experiences that can shape your spiritual journey .

Embrace personal growth by challenging yourself to step out of your comfort zone and explore new perspectives. Be open to learning and expanding your knowledge. Remember, growth requires effort and dedication, but the rewards are immense.

Embrace the journey of self-discovery and personal growth, and watch as your spiritual path unfolds before you.

I'm Christy, founder of Spiritual Ark and a dedicated writer and spiritual explorer. My journey is all about transformation and personal growth. In my articles, I share insights and practical wisdom on various spiritual topics and show you how you can grow spiritually. I'm committed to learning and invite you to join me in exploring the depths of spirituality for a deeper connection, understanding, and empowerment.

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How to Start Your Spiritual Journey (Ultimate Guide)

In today’s fast-paced, materialistic world, it’s easy to lose sight of the deeper aspects of life that provide meaning, purpose, and fulfillment.

Many individuals are now turning towards a spiritual journey as a means of discovering who they truly are, connecting with their higher selves, and finding their place in the world.

This article will explore the signs that you may be called to a spiritual journey, the various paths you might take, and offer practical steps and tips for integrating spirituality into your everyday life.

While each person’s journey is unique, one thing is certain: taking the first step on this transformative path can open up a whole new world of possibilities and growth.

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What is a spiritual journey?

A spiritual journey will look slightly different for everyone, but it is a journey of self-discovery at its core.

It is a journey to find out who you are and what your life is about.

It is a journey to connect with your higher self and find your place in the world.

It is a journey of growth and healing.

A spiritual journey is a personal journey that you take alone, but you are not alone on this journey.

There are others out there who have walked this path before you, and there are others who are walking it with you.

Although you have to experience your own journey and find your own answers, you are never truly alone.

Why start your spiritual journey?

There are many reasons why people start their spiritual journey.

Some people start their spiritual journey because they search for meaning in their lives.

They may feel lost or stuck, and they are looking for a way to connect with their higher self and find their purpose in life.

Others may start their spiritual journey because they struggle with life’s problems.

They may be struggling with addiction, depression, or anxiety, and they are looking for a way to heal themselves.

Starting a spiritual journey isn’t easy, but it’s one of the most rewarding things you can do for yourself.

It is a journey of self-discovery and growth, and it can lead you to a life of fulfillment and purpose.

Everyone’s reasons for starting their spiritual journey are unique, and there is no one answer that fits everyone.

But one thing is for sure, starting your spiritual journey is the first step on a huge path that will lead you to a life of happiness and meaning.

3 signs that you’re being called to a spiritual journey

1. you feel lost or stuck in your life.

In today’s materialistic world, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s important in life.

You may find yourself working long hours to pay the bills, feeling like you’re just going through the motions day after day.

If you’re feeling lost or stuck in your life, it may be time to start your spiritual journey.

Life doesn’t have to feel like it lacks purpose or meaning.

A spiritual journey can help you find your purpose and connect with your higher self.

2. You feel like there’s something more to life than what you’re experiencing right now

We all have an inner yearning for something more.

This is because we are all spiritual beings, and we are all connected to the same infinite source of love and light.

If you feel like there’s something more to life than what you’re experiencing right now, this could be a sign that you’re being called to a spiritual journey.

There is more out there than what we can see with our eyes.

The spiritual world is waiting for you to explore it.

3. You’ve been experiencing strange or unexplainable events that just don’t make sense

Unexplained events can signify that you’re being called to a spiritual journey.

These events could be anything from strange coincidences to synchronicities to psychic experiences.

If you’ve been experiencing any of these things, pay attention to them.

They could be guidance from your higher self or the universe, telling you that it’s time to start your spiritual journey.

6 paths you’ll take on your spiritual journey

There are many paths and stages that you’ll go through on your spiritual journey.

No matter what path you’re currently on, there is always the potential for growth and change.

Right now, where you are is valid, and you are no less of a spiritual being because of it.

But as you continue on your spiritual journey, you will likely encounter some of these paths:

1. The path of self-discovery

The path of self-discovery is the most common path on a spiritual journey.

This is the time when you explore who you are, what your life is about, and what your purpose in life is.

You’ll learn about your beliefs and your values, and you’ll start to connect with your higher self.

You might read books about spirituality, or you might go on a retreat.

You might even start a meditation practice.

The important thing is that you’re taking the time to connect with yourself on a deeper level.

Actual change and transformation comes with the path of self-discovery.

2. The path of truth

None of us are perfect.

We all have our own biases and opinions.

But when you go through the path of truth, you start to see the world differently.

You’ll start to question your beliefs and your opinions, and you’ll search for the truth no matter what it costs you.

Many people struggle with the path of truth because it can be a shock to see the world differently.

But you have to go through this path if you want to find your true calling in life.

3. The path of healing

The path of healing is when you start to address the wounds you’ve been carrying for years.

This could be anything from addiction to depression to trauma.

This is a difficult path, but it’s also very rewarding.

When you start to heal your wounds, you’ll begin to feel better about yourself.

You’ll start to see the world differently, and you might even find your purpose in life.

If you’re struggling with any kind of pain or suffering, know that there is hope.

The path of healing can lead you to a life of joy and peace.

4. The path of service

It’s easy to fall into the trap of taking and not giving.

But when you’re on a spiritual journey, you’ll start to see the importance of giving back.

The path of service is when you start to give back to the world.

This could be anything from volunteering your time to helping others in need.

When you start to serve others, you’ll feel more connected to the world around you.

You’ll have a desire to help others, and you’ll start to see the world in a new light.

5. The path of love

The path of love is one of the most beautiful paths you can take on your spiritual journey.

This is when you start to open your heart to love.

You might start to forgive those who have hurt you in the past.

You might start to see the beauty in others, even if they’re different from you.

You might even start to love yourself.

When you open your heart to love, you open yourself up to miracles.

6. The path of peace

The path of peace is the final path on your spiritual journey.

This is when you find inner peace and start to live in the present moment.

You’ll find that your worries and your fears start to disappear.

You might even find yourself smiling more often.

When you reach the path of peace, you’ll know that you’ve finally arrived home.

No matter what stage of the path you’re on, know that you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be.

Every step is a part of your journey, and every lesson leads you to your ultimate destination.

So trust the process, and enjoy the ride.

7 steps to starting your spiritual journey

We all want to find our purpose in life.

But what is that purpose?

And how do we find it?

The answer lies within each one of us.

Our spiritual journey is the process of discovering our true selves and our true purpose in life.

The journey is long and arduous, but it’s worth it in the end.

If you’re looking to start your own spiritual journey, here are seven steps that will help you get started.

1. Know what you’re looking for in a spiritual path

We all have different needs, and that’s why it’s important to know what you’re looking for in a spiritual path.

Are you looking for guidance?

Are you looking to connect with your higher self?

What do you want to achieve?

Do you have a specific question that you’re hoping to find an answer to?

Some people are looking for ways of attracting anything into their lives.

For others, it’s more about connecting with their angels and spiritual guides.

No matter what you’re looking for, it’s important to be clear about your intentions.

Your aim and purpose will probably change over time, and that’s okay, but it’s good to have a starting point.

2. Go at your own pace

When you first start your spiritual journey, it’s natural to be overwhelmed and somewhat inundated by the amount of information available.

You might feel like you need to read all the books, listen to all the podcasts, and watch all the videos.

But you don’t.

My advice is to take it one step at a time and go at your own pace.

There’s no need to rush, and you’ll get more out of it if you take things slowly and calmly.

Go slowly but deeply.

3. Learn more about different spiritual traditions

One of the best ways to learn more about spirituality is to study different spiritual practices.

There are so many different paths to choose from, and each one has something unique to offer.

By learning about different traditions, you’ll start to get a sense of what resonates with you.

You might find that you’re drawn to certain practices, or you might feel a connection with certain philosophies.

Allow yourself to be open to all possibilities, and don’t limit yourself to one tradition.

4. Do deep inner work

Many people start their spiritual journey and go from one spiritual practice to another.

While it’s great to familiarise yourself with different practices, you can’t neglect to do the deep inner work .

You have to try and approach spirituality from a none materialistic mindset because when we do this, we can deeply transform our lives for the better.

Once you’ve learned a bit more about different spiritual traditions, such as watching YouTube videos, reading articles, visiting temples/churches, etc., it’s time to really commit to the journey.

What practice speaks to you the most?

Does it align with the purpose of your journey?

Identify what that is and stick to it, whether it’s daily meditation, yoga, prayers, etc.

Deep inner work takes a lot of time and energy, but it’s necessary if you want to make progress on your spiritual journey.

5. Connect with like-minded people

The spiritual journey is personal to you, but that doesn’t mean you have to do it alone.

One of the best ways to progress on your journey is to connect with like-minded people.

These kindred spirits will help to support and encourage you on your path.

You might find them in your local community, or you might connect with them online.

When you’re around people who understand what you’re going through, it makes the journey that much easier.

6. Be patient

The spiritual journey is not always easy, and there will be times when you feel like you’re not making any progress.

It’s important to be patient and to trust the process.

Remember, it’s not a race.

There’s no need to compare yourself to others or to try and force things to happen.

Allow yourself the time and space to grow at your own pace.

7. Live with purpose and intention

One of the best ways to live a spiritual life is to do so with purpose and intention.

This means being mindful of your thoughts, words, and actions.

When you’re living with purpose, you’ll be more connected to yourself and the world around you.

You’ll be more in tune with your intuition , and you’ll start to see the synchronicities happening all around you.

We are all connected, and when we live with intention, we can start to see that more clearly.

Tips for integrating spirituality into your everyday life

1. make time for daily spiritual practices.

It’s important to make time for your spiritual practice, even if it’s just 10-15 minutes each day.

This is your time to connect with yourself and the universe.

It’s a time to focus on your breath, meditate, or do whatever else it is that helps you connect with your higher self.

2. Surround yourself with positive people and things

When you surround yourself with positive things, it has a ripple effect on your life.

This means surrounding yourself with people who are supportive of your spiritual journey, as well as things like positive affirmations , inspiring quotes, and/or photos that make you feel happy and peaceful.

Many people love creating spiritual morning routines because it’s a way of starting your day off on the right foot.

When you fill your life with positive things, it’s easier to maintain a positive outlook and remember why you’re on this journey in the first place.

3. Be grateful for everything

One of the best ways to live a more spiritual life is to practice gratitude.

No matter what’s going on in your life, there’s always something to be grateful for.

Whether that’s your health, family, friends, or simply being alive.

When you start to focus on the good things, it has a domino effect on the rest of your life.

You’ll start to see the positive aspects of every situation, and you’ll be more content with what you have.

4. Listen to your intuition

Your intuition is your inner guide, and it’s there to help you on your journey.

You’ll be amazed at how much listening to your intuition can help you,

It will guide you to the right people, the right places, and the right things.

When you learn to trust your intuition, your spiritual journey will be much easier.

5. Find a place of peace and calmness within yourself

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can be easy to forget that there’s a place of peace and calmness within yourself.

Taking the time to connect with that place is one of the most important things you can do for your spiritual journey.

It’s a place where you can go to find clarity, peace, and calm.

And it’s always there for you, no matter what’s going on in your life.

When you find that place of peace, it becomes a sanctuary for you.

What are the benefits of a spiritually-oriented lifestyle?

The benefits of a spiritually-oriented lifestyle are many and varied.

Some of the most common benefits include:

A sense of peace and calm.
A deeper connection to yourself and the world around you.
An increased sense of purpose.
A greater understanding of compassion for yourself and others.
Less stress and anxiety.

What are some of the challenges and rewards of embarking on a spiritual quest?

The challenges and rewards of embarking on a spiritual quest vary from person to person.

However, some of the most common challenges include feeling lost and confused, doubting your spiritual beliefs, and feeling like you’re not progressing fast enough.

The rewards can be just as varied but may include a sense of peace and calm, a stronger connection to the universe, a greater sense of purpose, and more.

How do you stay committed to your path when things get tough?

When things get tough, it’s important to remember why you embarked on this spiritual journey in the first place.

Remind yourself of your goals and keep your eye on the prize.

And if you need some extra motivation, find a spiritual mentor or friend who can help support and encourage you.

Above all, don’t give up on yourself – you can and will overcome any obstacle that comes your way.

Do you have to go through a spiritual awakening to be spiritual?

No, you don’t have to go through a spiritual awakening to be spiritual.

Some people experience a profound shift in their consciousness that leads to a spiritual awakening , but this is not required.

You can live a spiritual life without ever having an awakening.

If you are going through an awakening and need some more guidance, check out our articles below:

Does a Spiritual Awakening Happen to Everyone?
Why Is Spiritual Awakening So Hard?
How Long Does a Spiritual Awakening Last?
What Happens After a Spiritual Awakening?

Final thoughts

No matter what your spiritual beliefs are, there’s no wrong way to start your spiritual journey.

The most important thing is to be true to yourself and listen to your heart.

Your spiritual journey is unique to you, so trust that you’re on the right path.

And remember, the best way to find your way is by taking it one day at a time.

So there you have it – the ultimate guide to starting your spiritual journey.

Now it’s time to take the first step.

Where will your journey take you?

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Spirituality is a big topic. And when you are big on it, it can bring you to the awakening of your spiritual essence.

If you’ve been on your spiritual journey for a while, you may have hit a plateau. If you are new to it, you may not know where to start.

Whether you consider yourself spiritual or not, you can’t be less or more than you already are. After all, it’s the essence of human existence.

What is spirituality?

You can call it God or life force, or use your definition of the unknown and mysterious. Once you awaken to your essence, you start cultivating your connection with the Spirit, honoring it within yourself and your life.

According to Agapi Stassinopoulos , bestselling author and speaker on spirituality, it is the awareness of your spiritual nature. She says, “It’s your awareness that the Spirit already lives inside you, regardless of your beliefs.”

In essence, practicing spirituality means dedicating your life to your Soul’s awakening.

The importance of exploring your spirituality

When you see yourself as a physical being, your life is finite. Moreover, you live on autopilot, re-creating events from your past. So it’s a self-perpetuating cycle with a known beginning and end—the end that so many people are afraid of. But you can overcome this fear of death by realizing that you aren’t your physical body. And this realization comes from transcendental experiences.

This is why spiritual experiences become life-changing because they shift your entire paradigm of self and the nature of reality.

So spirituality is the number one priority in life. When you incorporate it into our human experience, everything makes sense.

As you become more aware of your spiritual nature, everything takes on another meaning.

The different types of spirituality

Because spirituality is deeply personal, it differs from person to person. Whatever gives you a more profound sense of purpose and meaning can be translated as a form of spirituality.

Generally, there are five primary types that most people can relate to:

1. Mystical spirituality

This type of spirituality is based on the idea that life is a mysterious event. Yet, there is a greater unifying principle to every human experience.

In other words, whatever happens happens for a reason, sometimes unseen and unfathomable. Mystical spirituality relies on one’s intuition to navigate this life.

2. Authoritarian spirituality

Associated with religious beliefs, this type often entails a set of rules and a hierarchical structure.

Authoritarian spirituality can turn into a fundamentalist religion, separated from the major religions. People who adhere to this type of spirituality tend to exclude other beliefs and spiritual views, driven by the idea that their perspective is the most truthful one.

3. Intellectual spirituality

Intellectually spiritual people gain their knowledge from spiritual theories. They may draw their spiritual insights from studying theology or even science . For example, Dr. Joe Dispenza , legendary neuroscientist and New York Times best-selling author, uses neuroscience to demystify transcendental spiritual experiences and help you heal your body for good.

Usually, it’s not a stand-alone type but complementary to your tangible experiences as a way to comprehend them through the mind.

4. Service spirituality

If serving others gives you the most transcendental feeling, service spirituality is for you.

This is how most people get in touch with their divinity. Because when you help others unconditionally, you transcend what’s known as self and have a direct experience of oneness.

5. Social spirituality

Also known as group spirituality, this type consists of having spiritual experiences as part of the group. It doesn’t have to be related to religious or spiritual activities. You can get in touch with the Spirit when you collectively hike, exercise, or even dance! It’s the feeling of oneness with like-minded people that makes you feel enlightened.

Truth be told, differentiation itself is a human pattern of falling into an illusion of separation. Because of the very nature of spirituality, there should be no types.

As Sufism puts it, there are as many ways to God as there are stars in the sky.

Spirituality vs. religion: What are the main differences?

Spirituality and religion are often opposed to one another. Indeed, there are core differences between the two that set them apart. Here’s a closer look at what they are:

Religion has rules in the form of rituals rooted in dogmas and ideology. Spirituality has no rules except for one, which is to follow your heart.

Restricted definition of God

In most religions, God is defined by dogmatic religious perception. But our human perception is too limited to definitely define the unknown.

So, unlike religion, spirituality doesn’t restrict how you call or perceive higher powers. You define it as per your unique experience.

External vs. internal God

Most religions view God as something outside of you that governs your existence. According to Ken Wilber, creator of Integral Theory and trainer of Mindvalley’s The Integral Life Quest, 70% of the population believes in God as some mythical superior being that can intervene in their lives if they know how to approach, obey, and worship Him properly.

“It’s a childlike belief that many adults have, and this pre-rational approach can be detrimental to adult rationality,” he adds.

A spiritual approach to God is that you can find it within—the Spirit is inherently present within you from the moment you’re born.

Truth vs. mystery

Transcendental spiritual views perceive God as the ultimate reality.

This ultimate reality is a mystery in itself. You can know it by becoming one with it through your personal discovery.

Unlike spirituality, religions translate one-size-fits-all truths already discovered by prophets. And now it’s passed on to you as a set of rules and dogmas.

Religion and spirituality: What they have in common

Despite their differences, spirituality and religion have fundamental aspects in common.

Mahatria Ra , spiritual leader and trainer of Mindvalley’s A Journey to Infinitheism Quest, explains that the modern term religion is derived from the Latin words “re ligare”—again and origin. So the purpose of any religion is to lead you back to your origin—God.

In the same way, spirituality conveys the message that your origin is divinity, so being religious or spiritual implies living your life in ways that get you closer to your divine essence.

Also, spiritual wisdom is universally present in every religion, translated into virtues like unity, forgiveness, compassion, righteousness, and service to others.

As you see, at the core of religion and spirituality are the highest principles of life. So, whether you are religious or spiritual, you want to integrate them into your daily choices.

Call it religious spirituality or spiritual religion; what matters is not the spirituality definition but spirituality practice.

Deconstructing spirituality myths

One of the most common myths about spirituality is that spiritual people are like saints who are always righteous and love everyone around them. According to Agapi, when you are spiritual, you are aware of the Spirit while living in your humanness.

Let’s look at some other spirituality myths:

1. Spiritual people must have a guru

While teachers are priceless gifts who can help you on your spiritual journey, having a guru to look up to is not a must. In fact, you can be your own guru or “buddha” (“awakened”) if you wish.

2. There is a point when you will finally get there

There is no pinnacle or finish line to cross on a spiritual journey. As soon as you reach a mountaintop, you will see another mountain to conquer. So this journey is a continuous process of evolution and growth.

3. You have to act, talk, and live in a certain way to be spiritual

You’re born spiritual because divinity is your true nature. It means that being spiritual is awakening your essence. Even without this awareness, you aren’t less than the Spirit.

4. Following a spiritual path entails asceticism

Luckily, you don’t have to become a hermit and avoid all sorts of human pleasures to be deserving of the title “spiritual.” You can live in the world, fully enjoying your life, with the full awareness that your journey extends beyond it.

5. If you are spiritual, you never experience negative emotions

When you use spirituality to avoid negative emotions, it’s called spiritual bypassing . On top of that, focusing only on positive thinking or feeling grateful for traumatic events can be a form of toxic gratitude .

The bottom line is that being spiritual doesn’t mean you distance yourself from your human nature. It means that you transcend it through spiritual practices.

6. You cannot be spiritual and religious at the same time

When you truly awaken to your spiritual essence, you don’t differentiate between the two. You can maintain your religion and practice spirituality.

You can believe in the consciousness of the prophets as the universal principle of love without being religious. Whatever helps your spiritual growth is perfectly spiritual.

How to get into spirituality

Cultivating a spiritual mindset can give your life meaning and help you grow as a person. So, whether you’re curious about spirituality or seeking guidance on where to start, it’s never too late to access your spirit.

Here are five ways to start your spiritual practice, explained by Agapi:

1. Become aware that you are Spirit

There’s divine intelligence dwelling within you. When you focus on the awareness of your spiritual essence, you will awaken to its presence.

Pray to God in every moment, like when you are in line, stuck in traffic, or doing your household chores. Imagine you’re talking with your best friend and sharing your challenge. “Bring that light in, and you become a light warrior,” she says.

3. Listen to classical music

Agapi explains that the Universe is a sound, which is why classical music invokes your spirit. When you feel down or depressed, listen to a masterpiece like Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” and ask God to help you find the strength to go through this challenge.

4. Spend time in nature

Find a place in nature outside your environment. When you watch natural wonders, you start experiencing wonders within. You can also watch a compilation of wonders of the world on YouTube to help you remember that this world is a miracle, and so are you.

5. Practice free writing

Your soul is a wise voice within you, waiting for you to hear it. Agapi explains that pen and paper ground this voice, already embedded in you.

So you want to start cultivating a relationship with pen and paper and develop a journaling habit . The more you allow it to come in, the more you trust it.

6. Spiritual practice recommended by all Mindvalley authors

Meditation is a spiritual practice highly recommended by all Mindvalley authors—one that you can use to connect with your divine essence. Through guided meditations or self-meditations, what’s important is taking your time to sit in stillness and reconnect with yourself during the day.

Morning meditation shifts your focus from the outside world to your inner voice to guide you through the day. And evening meditation prepares your subconscious mind to receive insights and guidance.

Whatever you choose for yourself, make it consistent. Start small, and it will become one of the best habits you’ve ever built.

Recommended books on spirituality

Reading spiritual books can be an enlightening experience in itself. They draw spiritual wisdom from various religious, philosophical, and spiritual traditions that are relatable to everyone. Moreover, they focus on healing, compassion, forgiveness, self-love, and other highest virtues, reminding you of your divine origin.

Here’s a list of books to help with your enlightenment:

Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsch . A profound dialogue with God about the meaning of life, beliefs, religion, modern society, human experience, other dimensions, and highly evolved beings.
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle . This book guides you on the journey into the present moment. At the end of it, it can liberate you from self-imposed suffering or, at the very least, make you suffer a bit less.
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer . A groundwork for peace through self-exploration and self-dissolution.
Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon by Joe Dispenza . A fascinating marriage of science and spirituality to help you heal and transcend your limiting patterns.
Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda . Paramahansa Yogananda’s life story is presented as a quintessence of the wisdom of the East.
The Seat of the Soul: 25th Anniversary Edition with a Study Guide by Gary Zukov . An invitation to step into your power and become aware of the new phase of human evolution.
A Course in Miracles by Helen Schucman . Your daily dose of profound reflections on yourself, God, and your relationship with the divine.

8 inspiring spirituality quotes by Mindvalley’s teachers

If you need to get inspired on your spiritual journey, we’ve rounded up these quotes by Mindvalley’s teachers on spirituality. Use them as your daily reminders that you are a spirit having a human experience.

“ Meaning is the antidote to any suffering in life that enables you to endure anything and embrace life as it is .” — Ken Wilber, trainer of Mindvalley’s The Integral Life Quest
“ The most spiritual thing you can do is love the world the way it hasn’t been loved before .” — Mahatria, trainer of Mindvalley’s A Journey to Infinitheism Quest
“ Your spirituality should be discovered, not inherited. It’s up to you to discover your own spirituality. You can explore and create your own .” — Vishen, best-selling author and founder of Mindvalley
“ You came into the physical world in your body for a reason. So integration and embodiment are vital parts of any self-growth and spiritual practice .” — Jade Shaw, trainer of Mindvalley’s The Art of Astral Projection Quest
“ Spirituality doesn’t replace your physical awareness but augments it. You can ascend when your Spirit is integrated into your body .” — Jeffrey Allen, trainer of Mindvalley’s Duality Quest
“ The most important thing in your life is that you are alive right now .” — Sadghuru, trainer of Mindvalley’s A Yogi’s Guide to Joy Quest
“ Eternal growth is a mercy that allows you to unfold your intrinsic nature and to heal and transmute everything that hinders you from living in bliss .” — Michael Beckwith, trainer of Mindvalley’s Life Visioning Mastery Quest
“ Intuition is the truth of your Spirit. It transcends the ego. It’s your most expanded and graceful version of yourself .” — Sonia Choquette, trainer of Mindvalley’s Sixth Sense Superpower Quest

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This article was co-authored by Jessica Elliott, ACC, CEC . Jessica Elliott is a Certified Executive Coach and multi-passionate entrepreneur. She's the founder of LIFETOX, where she hosts mindful experiences and retreats, and J Elliott Coaching, which she provides executive consulting for professionals, teams, and organizations. Jessica has had over fifteen years experience as an entrepreneur and over five years of executive coaching experience. She received her ACC (Associate Certified Coach) accreditation through the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and her CEC (Certified Executive Coach) accreditation through Royal Roads University. There are 13 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. wikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. This article has 11 testimonials from our readers, earning it our reader-approved status. This article has been viewed 255,887 times.

A spiritual journey is a journey you would take to find out who you are, what your problems are in life, and how to come to peace with the world. The purpose of a spiritual journey is rarely to find an answer; rather, it is a process of continually asking questions. This article will not tell you what your spiritual journey should look like, but will give you tools that you may find important in structuring your journey.

Setting Spiritual Goals

Step 1 Understand that your journey is yours alone.

You are ultimately responsible for the direction of your journey. If one of the steps in this guide produce stress or harm for you, skip it for the time being and find an alternative that helps you contemplate your life.
No religion has a monopoly on truth. If a religion or its followers begin to control or scare you, consider backing up and consulting a different source.

Step 2 Keep a journal of your thoughts and feelings.

Such practice is often referred to as keeping a "mindfulness journal." [3] X Research source Its purpose is to reveal to you the thought patterns that govern your life, possibly negatively, so that you may focus on transforming them.

Step 3 Make a set of goals and prioritize them.

Prioritize what interests you intellectually as well as emotionally; think about what you are curious about, as well as what you might change to live a healthier life. Spiritual journeys can incorporate both intellectual and emotional aspects of your life.

Step 4 Decide on the scope of your journey.

Using Spiritual Practices

Yoga can add a physical component to contemplation and can help you in clarifying your spiritual goals.
There are many different variations on meditation. They can be learned and practiced in social settings, whether they be spiritual meetups or regularly-meeting meditation groups led by an expert. These meetups are often free to attend, or ask for a small donation.

Step 2 Incorporate exercise into your spiritual life.

Exercise needn't be exhausting. Moderate exercise, spread out throughout the week, can keep one's body fit and in shape. [9] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to source

Reflective spaces may incorporate images, icons, and posters, smells (such as incense or flowers), and either silence or meditative music.

Step 4 Investigate alternative states of consciousness.

Many of these plants are illegal to possess or cultivate in the United States.
Psychedelic drugs are notorious for carrying the risk of a "bad trip," which may spiritually confuse or disorient users. Psychoactives can still be largely beneficial when used in a sparing, informed, and limited capacity.

Some sacred places are associated with sacred events, such as the Hajj. It may make more sense to time your visit with religious calendars.

The spiritual journey is there to serve you, and though it may not be comfortable at times, you should be able to see how it is improving your relationship to yourself, others, and your sense of compassion.

Consulting Spiritual Sources

You may want to accompany your studies with educational courses. Universities, community colleges, and continuing education centers offer courses in the history of religious practices and texts.
If you do read scholarly texts alongside sacred texts, be aware that there is a difference between theology and "religious studies." Religious studies can be thought of as studying religion from its outside, while theology is often written by practitioners of that religion. [19] X Research source

Step 2 Consult public services that focus on spirituality.

Other civic institutions may have a chaplain on staff who are skilled guides when it comes to certain topics, such as grief or loss.
Such institutions include hospitals or army outposts, but you may need to be a regular user of their services to consult with their chaplain.

Step 3 Read or listen to popular spiritual sources.

Avoid figures that actively request financial support, promise reliable answers, or who seem to be selling something. Oftentimes, they are not counting your spiritual journey as a priority.
If you can afford it, traveling to retreats, camps, and spiritual meetups can be a healthy way to expand your horizons and meet new people.

Step 4 Don't be afraid to use community support.

Not only is this a way to find mentors, this is also may lead you to mentoring others, which can enrich your journey.

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A spiritual journey can be a deeply personal and moving experience. While you can’t fully plan for a spiritual journey, there are some important tools you can use to help you make the most of it. Start by considering why you want to go on this journey. For instance, maybe you’re hoping to overcome a challenge in your life, or maybe you’re looking for personal transformation. No matter the reason, you’ll probably want to keep track of your feelings and set some goals for your journey. For example, if you want to become calmer and less angry, you might set time out of your day to simply sit and breathe deeply. Keep in mind that many spiritual journeys are lifelong affairs, so it's important to focus on small goals. No matter what you want to accomplish, find time each day to meditate and reflect in a calm, quiet spot. Make sure to take inventory of your thoughts, feelings, fears, and expectations as you go so you can learn and improve. To learn how to find spiritual support, read on! Did this summary help you? Yes No

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NLS 491: ALARMING! Ex-PREACHER EXPOSES the FALSE Teachings Christians are UNKNOWINGLY Following! with Aaron Abke

On today's episode, we dive deep into the spiritual journey of Aaron Abke, a returning guest who has continually challenged and expanded our understanding of the divine, the scriptures, and the very fabric of our spiritual beliefs. Raised as a third-generation pastor's kid, Aaron’s upbringing was steeped in evangelical Christianity, but his quest for truth led him down a path that diverged dramatically from his roots. This divergence was not born out of rebellion, but from a deep and sincere desire to understand the teachings of Jesus, which he felt had been obscured by centuries of dogma and distortion.Aaron’s story is one of profound awakening. He began to question the very foundations of his faith during his time at Oral Roberts University, where he studied biblical hermeneutics, exegesis, and early church history. Through rigorous study, Aaron began to see contradictions between the teachings of Paul and the words of Jesus himself. This realization sparked a journey that would take him far beyond the confines of traditional Christianity, into the rich and diverse spiritual traditions of the East. “What if this is true, right? If you’re a Christian listening to this, what if this is true, that your Master Jesus had his gospel distorted and changed over time and lost to time, and you’ve been following mostly a false gospel of his?” Aaron asks, challenging us to consider the possibility that the Jesus we know today may not be the true reflection of the historical figure who walked the earth.Aaron’s exploration of Eastern philosophies, particularly Hinduism and Buddhism, opened his eyes to the universal truths that transcend religious boundaries. He found striking similarities between the teachings of Jesus and those of other spiritual masters, leading him to a deeper understanding of Jesus as an enlightened being, rather than merely the figurehead of a specific religion. “Jesus was an enlightened avatar, like so many of the other ones that have graced our planet,” Aaron explains. This realization led him to see the common threads that run through all major spiritual traditions—a truth that is universal and unchanging, despite the cultural and historical differences that shape how it is expressed.In this episode, Aaron delves into the concept of hell, a topic that has been used for centuries as a means of control and fear within religious institutions. He explains how the original Hebrew and Greek texts have been mistranslated, leading to the widespread belief in a literal hell as a place of eternal torment. “The word that Jesus used in every single reference was the word Gehenna, which was like the city garbage dump of the day,” Aaron clarifies. He challenges us to reconsider what we’ve been taught and to explore the true meanings behind these ancient texts. Aaron’s insights reveal a Jesus who was more concerned with spiritual enlightenment and liberation than with enforcing rigid doctrines or instilling fear. SPIRITUAL TAKEAWAYS

Seek the Source: Aaron encourages us to go beyond the surface of religious teachings and seek the original words and intentions of spiritual masters. This journey can lead to profound insights and a more authentic connection to the divine.
Universal Truth: The teachings of Jesus are not unique to Christianity; they echo the wisdom found in many spiritual traditions across the world. Recognizing these universal truths can help us transcend religious boundaries and find common ground.
Liberation from Fear: Much of religious dogma is rooted in fear. By understanding the true teachings of Jesus, we can free ourselves from these fears and embrace a more loving and compassionate approach to spirituality.

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The term “Qurban” (قربان) in Arabic refers to the act of sacrificial offering or animal sacrifice, particularly performed during the Islamic festival of Eid al-Adha. It stems from the root word “qaraba” (قرب), which means “to draw near” or “to approach.” This root conveys the idea of bringing oneself closer to Allah through acts of worship and devotion, such as offering sacrifices as an expression of gratitude and obedience.

Qurban is an expression of gratitude and a means of seeking nearness to Allah, particularly during the auspicious days of Eid al-Adha.

Qurban serves multiple purposes in Islam . Firstly, it commemorates the supreme act of devotion by Prophet Ibrahim PBUH, who willingly obeyed Allah’s command to sacrifice his son, Ismail who also showed readiness to obey Allah. This act of obedience of Prophet Ibrahim and Ismail is mentioned in Surah As-Saffaat verse 102:

Which means: Then when the boy reached the age to work with him, Abraham said, “O my dear son! I have seen in a dream that I ˹must˺ sacrifice you. So tell me what you think.” He replied, “O my dear father! Do as you are commanded. Allah willing, you will find me steadfast.”

Secondly, it symbolizes the readiness of believers to sacrifice their wealth and possessions in obedience to Allah’s commands. This act of sacrifice for the sake of Allah will be rewarded by Allah more than what was sacrificed. Allah mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah verse 261 that:

Which means: The example of those who spend their wealth in the cause of Allah is that of a grain that sprouts into seven ears, each bearing one hundred grains. And Allah multiplies ˹the reward even more˺ to whoever He wills. For Allah is All-Bountiful, All-Knowing.

Finally, Qurban exemplifies the concept of sharing and caring for the less fortunate members of society, as the meat from the sacrificed animal is distributed amongst the needy. Truly, in the wealth of the rich, there are parts set aside for the poor and beggars. Allah mentioned in Surah Adh-Dhariyaat verse 19:

Which means: Truly, in the wealth of the rich, there are parts set aside for the poor and beggars.

The act of Qurban is also mentioned in Surah Al-Kauthar verse 2:

Which means: So pray and sacrifice to your Lord ˹alone˺.

The verse above emphasizes the duality of worship and sacrifice. It underscores the importance of performing salah and offering Qurban as acts of devotion to Allah. Qurban, is not merely a ritualistic practice, but a profound expression of faith and obedience to Allah, symbolizing the believer’s willingness to sacrifice for the sake of pleasing their Lord.

Qurban serves as a tangible manifestation of faith, gratitude, and compassion, reflecting the timeless teachings of Islam and the enduring legacy of Prophet Ibrahim PBUH. As Muslims perform Qurban during Eid al-Adha, let us reflect on the overarching theme of devotion and sacrifice highlighted in Surah Al-Kauthar, striving to emulate the profound faith and obedience exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim PBUH and his family.

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NLS 491: ALARMING! Ex-PREACHER
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Understanding Qurban: Fulfilling Spiritual Obligations In Islam
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1. Soul-searching

2. Awakening & learning

3. Death & demons

4. Rebirth & reward

5. Illumination & sharing

1. Be gentle and go at your own pace

2. Tune into the deepest yearning of your heart – your holy longing

3. Pay attention to philosophies, tools, or practices that intrigue you

4. Go deep-diving

5. Be aware of sharks

6. Record what you’ve learned and experienced

7. Integrate and embody your spirituality

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