While enjoying a cup of coffee with a dear friend of mine I was reminded of the importance that spirituality plays in our lives. The word 'spiritual' seems to be thrown around so loosely these days. Perhaps that is a good thing because it means people are becoming more and more spiritual in nature and less dogmatic. Either way, I think that most humans can agree that we all have our own spiritual path and everyone's path looks a bit different from one another.
For some people their spiritual path is defined for them before they are even born. The cultural beliefs of their parents are so strong that it is decided for the child what path they should take, and a lot of the time those children do not stray far from the well-groomed pathway provided to them. But, for others this spiritual journey is much less defined or those who have their paths laid down for them decide to hop over the fence and find another course to explore. When I think of the human spiritual path I envision it being something less defined, something more pliable that changes shape throughout our lifetime. Some people's paths may be flat, some rocky, some uphill; some people may even need a boat to navigate their path. The best thing about this is that there is no right or wrong way to enjoy this humanistic journey. Some people may come to a point in their life where the trail they were following ends. This may seem scary at first and could promote feelings of isolation, hopelessness or depression; but, I have good news for you. Open your eyes! If you feel like you've lost your path I am here to offer some advice (take it or leave it, but hopefully consider it). Look around you. Maybe you feel like the path has stopped, but in reality it just looks different. You've gotten so used to what the path looked like that when it changes its shape or color you suddenly feel lost. Put one foot in front of the other and keep walking...this is your new destiny. Your path has not been lost, it's just changed! If you're feeling lost here is an exercise for you: sit down in a quiet place or with some soft music on. Focus on your breath and now think about what your soul looks like... and I mean really picture it. Is it bright? What color is it? Is it glowing or dim? What shape is it in? Now think for just a moment about how your soul or spirit has developed over the course of this lifetime. You've probably achieved, survived and experienced some amazing things right? I think this is undeniable evidence that you have been on the right path. And while you can't see what the path looks like in front of you; you can always find comfort in knowing that the people you love are walking right next to you.
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