True Spirituality

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To keep this section succinct, I’ve divided the following paths and practices into five categories. (Keep in mind that some of these practices and paths can and do overlap): Earth-Based Spirituality Why do you want to have a spiritual path? How committed do you want to be? When all is said and done, what are your true needs, motivations, and desires?

So go with your instincts and follow your passions – this is the best way to ensure that you’ll stay motivated. 4. Choose a psycho-spiritual practiceOn the other hand, psychology without spirituality is dry, overly theoretical, and disconnected from the fresh breeze of spiritual insight. Working on ourselves and our issues is important, but if that’s only what we focus on, our lives end up feeling empty and dull.

Schaeffer reminds us that “Christianity is an individual thing, but it isn’t only an individual thing.” 8 Christian spirituality cannot be “true” without the assembly of God’s people. Therefore, it’s through the local church that we demonstrate our true spirituality both to one another and to the watching world. Additionally, being part of a community can provide a sense of belonging and support that can be beneficial for your mental health. Freedom from Conscience The reason why I advise listening to your heart is that the mind tends to deceive us easily. We believe we “ have to” like this or “ should” practice that. As a result, we try to live up to a mental ideal that superficially looks attractive but internally feels hollow.In fact, research has shown that there is a strong connection between spirituality and psychological well-being. Healing in the Church At first, you may need to formally set aside or schedule a certain amount of time every day to dedicate to your spiritual path. Think about what time of the day would be best for you (many people prefer the morning, but if you’re a night owl perhaps try the evening). As He challenged the disciples in Luke 9:23-24, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.” Below, I’ll break down the overall difference between spirituality and religion even further: Spirituality: By finding a community that supports you and embracing the freedom that comes with spirituality, you may be able to find substantial healing and improve your overall psychological well-being. Influence of Christian Philosophers