Spiritual growth is the process of inner awakening, and becoming
conscious our inner being. It means the rising of the
consciousness beyond the ordinary existence, and awakening to
some Universal truths. It means going beyond the mind and the
ego and realizing who you really are.
Spiritual growth is a
process of shedding our wrong and unreal conceptions, thoughts,
beliefs and ideas, and becoming more and more conscious and
aware of our inner being. This process uncovers the inner spirit
that is always present, but hidden beyond the ego-personality.
Spiritual growth is of great importance for everyone, not
only for people who seek spiritual enlightenment and choose to
live in far away or secluded places. Spiritual growth is the
basis for a better and more harmonious life for everyone, a life
free of tension, fear and anxiety.
By discovering who we really are we take a different approach
to life. We learn not to let outer circumstances influence our
inner being and state of mind. We manifest composure and
detachment, and we develop inner power and strength, all of
which are very useful and important tools.
Spiritual growth is not a means for escaping from
responsibilities, behaving strangely and becoming an impractical
person. It is a method of growing and becoming a stronger,
happier and more responsible person.
You can walk on the path of spiritual growth, and at the same
time live the same kind of life as everyone else. You do not
have to live a secluded life in some far away place. You can
raise a family, work or run a business, and yet at the same time
engage in practices that lead to inner growth.
A balanced life requires that we take care not only of the
necessities of the body, feelings and mind, but also of the
spirit, and this is the role of spiritual growth.
10 tips for spiritual growth:
1. Read spiritual and uplifting books. Think about what you
read, and find out how you can use the information in your life.
2. Meditate for at least 15 minutes every day. If you do not
know how to meditate, it is easy to find books, websites or
teachers who can teach you meditation.
3. Learn to make your mind quiet through concentration
exercises and meditation.
4. Acknowledge the fact that you are a spirit with a physical
body, not a physical body with a spirit. If you can really
accept this idea, it will change your attitude towards many
things in your life.
5. Look often into yourself and into your mind, and try to
find out what is it that makes you feel conscious and alive.
6. Think positive. If you find yourself thinking negatively,
immediately switch to thinking positively. Be in control of what
enters your mind. Open the door for the positive and close it
for the negative.
7. Develop the happiness habit, by always looking at the
bright side of life and endeavoring to be happy. Happiness comes
from within. Do not let your outer circumstances decide your
happiness for you.
8. Exercise often your will power and decision making
ability. This strengthens you and gives you control over your
mind.
9. Thank the Universe for everything that you get.
10. Develop tolerance, patience, tact and consideration for
others.
Spiritual growth is the birthright of everyone. It is the key
to a life of happiness and peace of mind, and the manifesting
the enormous power of the inner spirit. This spirit is equally
present within the most material person, and within the most
spiritual person. The level of the manifestation of spirituality
is dependent on how much the inner spirit is close to the
surface, and on how much it is covered and hidden, by thoughts,
beliefs and negative habits.
Remez Sasson writes and teaches about self-improvement,
positive thinking, creative visualization, success, mind power,
spiritual growth and meditation. He is the author of several
books, and the publisher of the biweekly ezine, "Consciousness
and Success".
Visit his website
http://www.SuccessConsciousness.com, and find many article,
quotes and ebooks.
