Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Why So Many People Experience A Sense Of Spiritual Awakening

By Mark Moore


Modern life can be complicated, stressful and demanding. Many people struggle to cope. They gradually become dissatisfied with their lives and they start wondering what the meaning of it all is. They find that material things no longer satisfy them. In this manner many people gradually develop a deep need for inner peace, for personal growth, for understanding and for comfort. They experience a spiritual awakening and they start seeking ways in which they can satisfy their inner needs.

Mankind has always been spiritualistic beings. In the early days witch doctors, prophets, healers, soothsayers and other creatures with special powers have directed the efforts of man. There were gods, forefathers and many under world creatures that demanded attention. There were sacrifices made, prayers said and services held. Statues and temples were built. There were rituals and cynics were cast out, killed and excommunicated.

To this day, religion remains one of the most prominent activities of man aimed at keeping the soul healthy and to achieve true happiness. Religious people belief that their souls are immortal and that they will achieve everlasting life if they follow the doctrines of their religion. They also belief that it is impossible to achieve inner peace and contentment outside the boundaries of their religions.

Not everyone finds a home in organised religion. Many people practise disciplines such as meditation and yoga because they find the solitude, focus and privacy appealing. These disciplines allow them to focus on their inner beings rather than on society around them. When they feel as if they are stagnating, they join classes to learn new techniques and to interact with fellow practitioners.

Some people experience discontent and a vague desire to change, to improve and to find a deeper meaning in life. Their problem is that they often do not know exactly what it is that they are looking for or where or how to find it. Perhaps that is why their has been such a boom in the life coach industry. Coaches lure clients by promising them that they will help them to identify their needs and steer them towards personal development.

For many people, the only way in which to feed the needs of their souls is to serve others. They become involved in charities and they achieve a feeling of well being, personal worth and even happiness when they make an effort to improve society. They visit the elderly and the sick, care for lost animals, serve in soup kitchens and help with fund raising efforts. This makes them content.

All people are unique and therefore have unique needs, preferences and wants. It is only natural, then, that if some people find fulfilment in a specific area, such as religion, it will not necessarily satisfy the needs of everyone. It may be necessary to experiment and to try different disciplines before discovering the best path towards personal growth and inner fulfilment.

Spiritualism has seen a massive world wide growth. It seems as if people want more from life than success in their careers and material possessions. They want to be happy and they want to feel as if the are worthy. These are lofty ideals and every individual has the right to pursue these goals in their own lives.




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