Talking about your "soul" and the deeper things in life is so frequently considered as spun out or weird in modern, take-away-eating, order-it-on-the-internet life, but if you are one of these people, you'll find that letting go of socialistic trends like these will free you in a way that you simply cannot be freed in a materialists world.
The end result is inner peace that no material possession could ever come close to. No, really.
How do I acknowledge its existence?
It starts by simply observing your own nature, or the actions and reactions you exhibit to different situations. Your thoughts from day to day, loves and hates, etc.
Ask questions. Not about the happenings of creation, but internal questions. Question your nature, and in doing so you will gain a greater knowledge of self.
Your soul is the part of you that makes you unique. Remember, your body is quite common. There are over 6 billion examples on the planet at this particular point in time, and at least on a biological level, they all function in the same way.
It is your mind that separates you from those around you, and mind is manifest. Your mind is your souls mind, and your strongest link to your soul.
Meditate.
It's simple.
Just quiet yourself and allow thoughts to bubble to the surface. Don???t dwell on them. Let them go and move on. Clearing your mind will open your eyes to the existence of your own soul and those of the people around you. To be conscious of your soul is to be on a higher level of consciousness.
Why would I want to acknowledge its existence?
To put it simply, the world we live in is at least as spiritual as it is physical. If you are confined within the boundaries of just one then you are missing out on at least half of what life has to offer. By simply acknowledging your soul, you're enabling yourself to become aware of the greater things in creation and life.
So many people move around from day to day only believing what they see and hear around them. Life to these people is temporary. Their meaning is to acquire as many physical possessions as possible, as this life -- consisting of but one lifetime -- has no definite meaning and hence they are forever filled with a sense of why. Why am I here? Why do I feel empty? Why do I have everything yet have nothing at the same time?
Those who make happiness and the betterment of the spirit the central goal of their life can recognise the fact that there is more to life than the physical sense of the word.
This brings a 3rd dimension to life, which is more than emotions can express. It is a bliss that surrounds you from day to day, when you realise that there is something else out there. Meaning starts to appear in what you do day-to-day.
People who are unaware of their spiritual side and focus on the attainment of possessions as their central goal hardly experience a moment of contentment, and when they are confronted with the fact that their lives seem to be meaningless they are cast into a pit of despair.
If they had been aware of their spiritual side then their minds would be more evolved to see that life is just a series of lessons, educating you in the subtle laws of creation and bringing about an understanding of your own nature. Nothing more, nothing less.
So, acknowledging the existence of your soul enables you to bring meaning to your life -- even where there are no material possessions. You soon see that you don't need material possessions to advance on a spiritual level as it is what's inside of you that does the growing, not what's on the outside.
Letting go of the material confines of society and allowing yourself to believe that there is a deeper side of life -- and that it's ok to believe that this will grant you inner peace -- will truly help you find a solid grounding of happiness and calmness that you may never before have experienced.
John Sherman is currently studying and practicing Neuromuscular therapy and metabolic typing at the Institute of Human performance. John is also an avid Martial artist, recently completing his "Uchi Deshi" (Live in student) - 2 years living, training and breathing Koyokoshin Karate. He is also one of the newest AccomplishLife resident authors. Keep an eye out for more from John on accomplishlife - self help and personal development or contact John at accomplishlife - self help and personal development
Mokena prom limo .. Lockport Chicago limo O’HareThere is an inherent generosity in the human spirit to... Read More
Since my departure from the traditional "Corporate Life" almost 8... Read More
The lighter side of Tarot deals with games played using... Read More
In the early 90's I had a spontaneous Kundalini Awakening... Read More
Years ago no matter where I lived, whether a house... Read More
Everyday I am challenged to find the good in things:... Read More
I thought I would draw this article up as a... Read More
An interesting question arose within a poetry workshop I attended... Read More
"...I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I... Read More
Peter is a man after my own heart. I feel... Read More
Picture this state of existence in your mind by closing... Read More
A subject of debate for thousands of years, spirituality will... Read More
I do not want curiosity seekers, who come for a... Read More
When we feel that something has gone wrong and are... Read More
Everybody knows that if you stick your hand in a... Read More
"For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisors... Read More
In my yard are quarter-circles of grass growing taller than... Read More
How a Divine "Dream", gave me a Spiritual Principle for... Read More
"There must be a higher love/Without it life is wasted... Read More
When I first heard Donnie McClurkin's song, "We Fall Down... Read More
Have you ever heard something that really "resonated" with you?... Read More
Many of you already own several lucky charms or talismans.... Read More
In my work as a Medical Intuitive, I come across... Read More
Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me,... Read More
The Birth of Jesus Christ18 Now the birth of Jesus... Read More
Mokena Chicago limo O'Hare ..Picture this state of existence in your mind by closing... Read More
When the storms in your life are raging, just believe,... Read More
An analysis of Western man's guiding presuppositions, A Review of... Read More
Being critical of Buddhism isn't easy.Buddhism is the most likable... Read More
The following article is an exploration of the Spring holiday... Read More
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: Of course we may never know the real... Read More
(Channeled) Spirituality is about everyday life, which includes getting up... Read More
Most of us are familiar with the inner criticism and... Read More
We all know that the best laid plans of mice... Read More
We've all heard the saying, "You have to forgive, but... Read More
Lost, but you don't know where you're going.Lost is a... Read More
If we are honest with ourselves, we would have to... Read More
1. How can anyone receive direct communication from Divine Source,... Read More
Forgiveness breaks all bounds of repression and depression. It liberates... Read More
Following are 17 questions that can be used as a... Read More
Do you realize you are creating your future by the... Read More
An act of selflessness is the highest expression of selfishness... Read More
What we think is what we are. Our lives are... Read More
You have everything you need: a miraculous body, a phenomenal... Read More
Those five words are from a song that I remember... Read More
Peter is a man after my own heart. I feel... Read More
In the year 2000, I went on a mission trip... Read More
Taco Bell, the Mexican fast-food franchise, has a new ad... Read More
Psalm 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God;I... Read More
As a Psychiatrist I spent most of my life training... Read More
Spirituality |