Misconceptions about the spirituality
What we really conceive by the word spirituality is generally of negative notions. Most of the people always hold their own misconceptions about spirituality. What you know or heard about is mostly governed by the surrounding environment where you grew.
What our parents taught or what our religions impart information about spirituality is the base of our understanding. Many people have very little understanding about true meaning of spirituality , whereas there are bundle of opinions surrounded in society about spirituality , who have their own philosophies about it.
In general we think spirituality are the only rituals we perform at religious places like temple , churches Maj-ids. One should start following it at later stage of life mostly after retirements. Spirituality means only offering prayers and rituals which have been followed since ages.
There is no common sense in following spiritual practices , who doesn't have self confidence will depend on such rituals to get blessing from GOD.
Young generations think it is not their stuff , they feel ashamed of following spirituality. Reason being they are not familiar with the true meaning of spirituality. They have lot of misconceptions which no one logically provide the information about why one should follow the spirituality. What really missing is the awareness and consciousness about real thought process about spirituality.
What spirituality means in true sense ???
Spirituality means connecting oneself with inner realm. Spiritual word itself explain spirit - ritual. Ritual not meaning the offerings or typical GOD pleasing process. Connecting with inner soul or spirit is the real meaning of spirituality. One should look within oneself to explore inner dimensions of life.
Human being as a entity consists of body , mind and Soul. Body is the physical appearance or organs which we can see and feel where as mind is psychological faculty connected with thinking , feeling and emotions. Only unexplored entity is soul which can be conceived by consciousness and awareness.
Spirituality in real sense means connecting with our soul. Going into the soul consciousness where you can find real happiness and joy , love, peace. Spiritual practice means establishing the connect with oneself through meditations , Chanting , Offerings ,Prayers etc.
When you start practicing spirituality you will connect more with one self through meditation and most of the suffering you hold due to body consciousness will disappear.
Spirituality is the base of life. One who follows it will live life with true intentions. Where you will start thinking more about true meaning or real intentions about everything we do in life. You will be less bothered by opinions of others or you will stop imitating others. All you materialistic desires will be replaced by true spiritual desires.
If you are spiritual person means you will never compare with others. You will live life by your own values and ethics. You will not be distracted by things which gives you momentary pleasure like sex , drugs , fast foods , too much luxuries etc.
You will find true purpose of life through spiritual guidance. Most of the people waste life by attaching too much to their Ego's. They are too much engrossed in fame , positions , social status , money , pride , power and what not.
Exploring inner dimensions of human being is in real sense means following spirituality. Explore and unleash inner space where you have unlimited potential and power. Once you start exploring you will find real benefits. Spiritual life is the balanced life where you will get happiness and peace.
You need not to run behind other materialistic things for happiness and peace. Simply following spirituality you will start giving attention more to inner world and less distractions from outer world.
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