The beginning

From the first day that I picked up the book Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss, I knew that I would be on a lifelong path to a better understanding of myself and of the universe that surrounds me as well as all people.  It was both a humbling and exhilarating experience to discover that I had been sleepwalking through life.  I immediately saw that most people were doing the same. 

Over the years, I have met many people who have been awakened by others or by the materials they have read or have listened to.  There is no greater feeling than to have a group discussion about spiritual ideas.  When others are on the same page as you, don't you get a great feeling?  Isn't it more beneficial to be with 'like kind' than to be slugging through the learning process alone? 

I want us to have a group discussion.  For those who sneer at the ideas I will express here and the feedback I will get from others on the same path, please try to open your mind instead.  When I use the term spiritual, I do not mean the word religious.  There is a great difference.  Spiritual is an individual path we must all take while most religions are structured and have a belief system that is predominantly inflexible.  Many get what they need from their religions and that is great.  For those that find that their religious beliefs or their lack of affiliation with a religion leaves them wanting, spiritual awakening can resonate with them and help make their lives more satisfying and meaningful.  It's a personal choice.

Once awakened, it is impossible to fall back asleep.  Like the saying 'I can't unlearn what I know,' I cannot forget (nor do I want to) the world that is now around me.  Pay attention to those around you.  If possible, find a spiritual group to join or go into a spiritual bookstore and talk with others about your eagerness to learn more.

Each of us learn in a different way, have started our journey on a different path and have a different amount of time to devote to spiritual growth.  None of that matters.  All that matters is that we all pursue the calling to greater spirituality.  We will all go at a different pace.  There is no 'finish line' for those devoting all their time to spirituality.  We continue to grow throughout our lives. 

Here's to a journey in sharing that will excite us all and help us all in making a more meaningful life.