"We are not human beings on a spiritual journey. We are spiritual beings on a human journey." -Stephen Covey
Think about that for a moment...pretty profound isn't it? We often limit our view of ourselves as just this physical body, with all these thoughts, feelings, emotions and that's it. We think of ourselves as just being what we see in the mirror or feel when get dressed or take a shower, etc. The truth is we are more than that and more in tuned to our spiritual self than we'd like to believe.
I have realized in that past several years, that I am more than what I see or what I even think. If you are fortunate, you become aware of your true Self or your spiritual being when you experience something negative or even positive. Having had my share of breakups over the years, there was one relationship that really rocked me to my core. I became very depressed, lost weight and literally cried myself to sleep every night. I'd wake up, cry some more, and start my day in misery. In those dark moments, you only identify with the loss you've experienced. You think that's everything...who you are, how you live, how happy you are, etc. However, I shifted my focus on my spiritual self and realized, that I could be happy and at peace just knowing who I am. Period. It wasn't because of someone or something that brought peace to my soul or happiness from deep within. It was my empowering spirit...my unshakable drive to keep moving forward that gave me happiness and peace. And that spirit is fueled by a higher power; for me that is God. For someone else it may be Jehovah, Allah, the Universe or whatever...just know that it must come from a sense of knowing there is a higher power. That my friend, is how you slowly but surely strengthen your spirit.
Our spirits are free, true and resilient. No matter what happens around us, our spirits remain the same. There honestly isn't anything that can hurt, destroy or change our spirits, without our permission. And even when you feel that your spirit is diminished or destroyed, look deeper within and you'll find that it still remains in tact. Think about it: if you are facing or have come through any difficult situations, the truth of the matter is YOU CAME THROUGH IT. You have survived it and are even stronger than before.
Be well!
2 comments:
Ok, can one of the reactions be "empowering"? It felt so good to read that! I oftentimes forget about my spirit when going through rough patches. For whatever reason, I find that I am afraid to pray, to ask a higher power for help or guidance. Although noone else is around I'm afraid of looking silly or pathetic. I don't know why. I don't think that of others when they talk about praying. Thank you for reminding me that it's ok to look inside myself, acknowledge my spirit, and acknowledge a higher power. This post is very encouraging. Ok I gotta go; my throat is getting that feeling it gets just b4 I cry!
Tiffany thank you for sharing that! Praying can be a little intimidating for lack of a better word, because we often think we cannot just ask that higher power for help. Know that when you pray it's just you and Him or that higher power...no one else. And He isn't going to think you are silly at all-smile. I'm so glad you found this post encouraging. Stay empowered!
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