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Last week I overheard a group of woman speaking that were sitting near me in a
restaurant. Throughout the conversation they kept talking about spirituality and
how “spiritual” this person was, or how “connected he is to his “spiritual” side and
that’s really hard to find in a man these days.” And, “She could use a dose of
“spiritual” awakening to help her change her ways.”
After a while I found myself laughing inside because I wanted to walk up to them
and say, “If you’re so spiritual, why are you judging all these people about their own
spirituality?” I figured since I was eavesdropping, and that probably wasn’t very
“spiritual” of me, I’d be better off keeping my thoughts to myself.
It’s interesting to me how we define spirituality and I have to admit, I’ve caught
myself putting a particular definition on it many times throughout my own personal
growth. (I wanted to say spiritual growth but thought better of it.) As I think about
spirituality it seems that many people define it by our state of Being. If we’re
balanced, happy, calm or peaceful, then we’re being spiritual. If we’re upset, angry
or resistant, we’re not being spiritual. I no longer believe this.
Spirituality is not something that is static and always in balance. We are Spirits with
a physical body. As we move through this life we will experience all sorts of
emotions and although we may feel out of balance at times, it
really can be to our
advantage by allowing us to keep expanding our sense of Self in a world that is
ever-changing.
Some people may be further along on their spiritual path than others, but the fact
still remains that we are all Spiritual Beings doing the absolute best that we know
how. When others seem out of balance or unhappy, they may simply be
experiencing a resistance around growth and change. There may be a sense of loss
and fear of the unknown that creates the resistance. This does not make one person
less spiritual than another.
As people integrate their experiences over time they will discover what they need in
order to move into a more balanced state, putting them one step further along their
spiritual path ultimately bringing them more balance and greater joy for the time
being.
For those of you who are more “spiritually enlightened” than someone else you
know, make it your job to find compassion for what he or she may not understand
that you understand, enabling you to experience more balance and inner peace. See
where you can expand your Self even more to assist you in moving further along
your path without making a judgment about that person. And above all, remember
to hold the love in your heart for all Spiritual Beings who are always doing the best
they can in each and every moment.
Linda Salazar
Certified Personal Life Coach, Author, Speaker
310-375-4800
Awaken The Genie Within®
http://www.awakenthegeniewithin.com
Linda@awakenthegeniewithin.com
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