| Spiritual growth is not the same thing as being religious. | | | | growth process will promote a healthier outlook on life. |
| It is a process that takes your entire life to build. For | | | | Learning simple spiritual practices will develop the |
| the serious seeker, the process will eventually fall into | | | | discipline to do them until they become habits. One of |
| place naturally. Spiritual growth is not just for the monk | | | | the best ways to start on this process is through daily |
| who parks himself on a mountain somewhere. It is for | | | | meditation. This is not a spooky or "out there" activity. It |
| anyone who seeks a happier life, with freedom from | | | | can be just sitting quietly and listening to your breathing. |
| strain, fear and anxiety. Ridding yourself of wrong | | | | Light a candle for focus if you like. When you get quiet |
| thoughts and beliefs develops into an awareness of | | | | in your mind, you can better hear your inner voice. That |
| who you are and your purpose in the world. | | | | inner voice will know exactly what you need at a |
| On a very basic level, continued spiritual growth helps | | | | given time. |
| you attain better health and a more balanced mood. A | | | | Our spirits are constantly growing and changing. We |
| better attitude can only make life better for you and | | | | learn lessons as we eat, walk, sleep and breathe. The |
| everyone around you. It is a very individual process. | | | | end result is not as important as the learning |
| The inscription over the oracle at Delphi said, "Know | | | | experience. One aspect of spirituality is learning to |
| Thyself." That is as true today as it was when it was | | | | question yourself. It is not a way to escape |
| written thousands of years ago. The road to the | | | | responsibility or start behaving impractically. Spiritual |
| discovery of your inner spirit is interesting and can be a | | | | growth is your birthright and is too important to be left |
| great motivator in continuing on this path. For the inner | | | | to chance. Spiritual growth comes from the |
| self, spiritual growth is like food is to the physical body. | | | | commitments you make, to yourself and others. It is |
| Connecting with your physical body through this | | | | vital to success in every aspect of your life. |