The Key to Fulfilling Spiritual Life

Life and spirituality are inseparable. It is through spirituality that the true meaning of life is revealed, and this is the ultimate key to a happy life. A purposeful life that acknowledges the physical aspect in harmony with the spirit is important in defining the kind of a person one ends up to be. It is also an important determinant of how we interact with others in our daily activities.

To fully acquire the deep spiritual understanding of ourselves takes time and effort. By slowly and consistently following the proven steps that have propelled others into deep spiritual beings, we can achieve this feat with much ease.

The benefits of gaining this spiritual life are endless. Living a life that merely entails existence with no deeper understanding can get frustrating, boring and very repetitive. If you desire to start a new life that is deeper and more purposeful or simply want to enhance your spirituality, these practices are essential to attaining your goal.

MEDITATION

Meditation has long been used and proven to be an effective way in which people have used to seek spiritual guidance and direction. The quiet and concentration that usually prevails during meditation have an effect so powerful that some people have experienced feelings of detachment from their bodies. While this is not always the goal, it demonstrates the immense power that medication brings to your mind. It is a tool that should be used as often as possible to connect to your inner self.

The recommended way of meditating is to have a mindful awareness of every action you undertake. This awareness is enlightening and eliminates the possibility of passing through your own life as if you are an observer. You will continuously engage your mind and be in control of your activities.

READING SPIRITUAL AND INSPIRATIONAL BOOKS

Reading books that inspire and motivate your spirit is a must for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of life. As famously quoted, ‘once you stop learning you start dying’. Choosing the right books to read is the first step as not all books are considered inspiring. Here are a few suggestions to help you get started.

• The Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament, by Gleason L. Archer and R. Laird Harris.

TWOT presents an in-depth view of the old testament including articles by scholars and Aramaic definitions. It is a complementary piece to the Bible that gives you the hunger and zeal to yearn for fulfilling spiritual life.

• The Alchemist (Paulo Coelho)
• The Power of Now (Eckhart Tolle)

The Power of Intention (Wayne Dyer)

• Eat, Pray, Love (Elizabeth Gilbert)
• The Celestine Prophecy (James Redfield)

Media content such as videos and music are complementary to books in the sense that you will learn from other people’s experiences. Therefore, always watch and listen to inspiration movies such as Peaceful Warrior (2006).

MORNING PRAYERS

Every morning before you engage in anything, start your day by thanking God for even the smallest blessings. Commit every plan you have for the day unto God. You will be able to conduct the day’s activities diligently with commitment because, at every step, you are aware of the spiritual aspect that you sought in the morning. If you can cultivate this culture successfully, you will be surprised by the sheer magnitude of what you will achieve in life. A person who devotes his work to God cannot stray or stumble even when faced with the hardest temptations. No amount of hurdles can deviate them.


Prayer is the most powerful and only way we know of talking to God directly. It is the surest way to maintain your spiritual status in life and seek guidance from the supreme high. As well, prayer enables us to have a clear perspective of our lives.