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Developing Your Spiritual Life
Steps you can take to grow
your spirituality
As you develop your spiritual life, your
chance for spiritual healing is likely to increase. There are many
methods you can use to develop and improve your spiritual life.
Attendance at church and participation in church activities or
the work of some other spiritual based organization will help you grow. The practice of gathering
with those that have the same spiritual values that you possess has been the
backbone of many societies. Your spiritual center may be a church,
synagogue, or a 12-step program. Small groups have proven to be successful
in deepening a personal sense of spirituality.
Regular and consistent reading of
inspirational literature is another way to deepen your spiritual life and
continue your spiritual healing. You may choose the inspirational readings
from your specific organization. You should read and meditate on what you
read at least once a day. You may choose to read in the morning when you
wake up, on your lunch break, or in the evening before you retire for the
night.
Meditation is yet another tool to developing
your spiritual being. In today's modern world, just finding a moment to be
quiet and empty your mind is rare. There are many times during the day you
can meditate, pray, or communicate with your Higher Power. Use the time
you normally listen to the radio in your daily commute to work. Meditate
and pray while you are doing dishes. You may find it easier to meditate in
a relaxing bath, or sitting in your favorite chair with a candle by your
side. Meditation, prayer, and positive affirmations will help you grow
deeper in your spiritual life.
You may need to get help from others who are
gifted with a special spirituality. Someone who may have the gift of
healing, and calling on others in your spiritual community to offer
intercessory prayer can help if you come to a point you think you are
stuck. Joining a prayer group, Bible study, or a 12-step program will
allow you to connect with others who are trying to deepen their spiritual
relationship with their God. The 12-step programs have an effective way of
dealing with addiction problems or other problems that are relevant to
your needs. The 12-step programs began with Alcoholic Anonymous more than
50 years ago. They now have 12-step programs that deal with drug
addiction, co-dependency and obesity. You may find a local chapter through
the National Council on Alcoholism. They will provide you with a list of
the 12-step groups located in your area.
Regardless of whether you are looking for
spiritual, emotional, or physical healing there is strength in numbers.
Keep positive people around you. By resisting negative emotions you can
aid in your own healing. Negativity will block the healing energy that may
be being sent to you by your group, church, or intercessory prayer. When
you are spiritually and emotionally down, that is when you need to reach
out to your friends and loved ones. They will receive spiritual blessings
in their lives while praying for you.
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