Our spiritual journey and encounters determine how we see our everyday reality and existence.
Spirituality means different to different people. One proof of that is the fact that we have many religions and religious denominations. But of course, religion and belief systems are just two aspects governed by spirituality. Our spirituality and spiritual encounters impact our lives no matter what belief system we choose to embrace. In the book Pony Ride to An Awakening: The Journey of a Mystic, the author, a mystic and a shaman, shares his journey and spiritual encounters throughout his lifetime. It is a guidebook for spirituality by Hedin Daubenspeck, who reminds us that spirituality and our spiritual encounters form a huge part of how we navigate life.
Our spirituality plays an essential role in our decision-making, relationships with others, and the things that interest us.
No person is detached from spirituality or bereft of any spiritual experiences or encounters, even those who claim to be Atheists. From pagans and animal worshipers to today’s modern Christians, Jews, and Muslims, spirituality governs us all. Many of us adapt to our parents’ belief system and religion, and us such we are influenced from an early age. Spirituality is an integral factor from our concept of God, our set of values, our daily practices, traditions, culture, and even our attitude towards things.
Every faith has a specific view of the world, and our outlook and disposition in life are affected by our religion or belief system.
According to https://www.webmd.com/,
“Spirituality influences many decisions that people make. It encourages people to have better relationships with themselves, others, and the unknown. Spirituality can help you deal with stress by giving you a sense of peace, purpose, and forgiveness. It often becomes more important in times of emotional stress or illness.”
Spirituality is supposed to help you achieve higher meaning in life and guide you into making the right choices. Our spiritual encounters and activities help us to live each day with a sense of serenity and fulfillment. Others view their spiritual experiences as a calling to be part of a community or something bigger than themselves.
Our spiritual experiences are personal and unique in their way. Its impact on our lives also varies depending on how we interpret and process these experiences. However, some aspects and elements register in our collective consciousness despite having different encounters. The feeling of an otherworldly experience is one thing we can all agree on. Second is how spiritual encounters seem to inspire us to seek God further, and third, these experiences are always profound, leaving a long-lasting impression in our lives.
Revisiting Daubenspeck’s book, the author shared that spiritual experiences take place ‘‘from early childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, and then maturity, retirement unto renunciation, and then consciousness beyond death.’’ He adds that we are closest to the Spirit during the early stage of our lives, just entering incarnation from the Spirit and at the end of our life journey as we prepare to return to the Spirit. Ultimately, as we grow older, we become sensitive to our spirituality. We learn how to embrace each new encounter adding strength, wisdom, and a sense of purpose to our existence.
To know more about Hedin Daubenspeck and his ideas, you can purchase a copy of his book, Pony Ride to An Awakening: The Journey of a Mystic, or visit his official website today.
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