There are many ways spirituality can show up in our lives. What does it mean to be a spiritual person? How can we be in alignment with the universe? As you progress through your spiritual evolution, your relationship with the universe can manifest in different ways. Here are some ways people define spirituality:
- The belief that everything is connected (oneness)
- Awakening to a higher level of consciousness and a clearer understanding of human life
- An awareness of a greater intelligence beyond human consciousness
- The belief that consciousness and/or life force exist in all things
- An understanding of the afterlife
- Trust that an unseen entity or intelligence is supporting you
You may identify with some or all of the above definitions of spirituality. But why are you spiritual? You have to know why you’ve had an awakening. It’s not just to have a new understanding and trust. Being aware of reality is just the first step.
Though exciting, a spiritual awakening isn’t worth very much if you don’t do something different with your life. Your reasons for being spiritual are as important as knowing what is really going on in the universe, beyond the mundane physical realm.
Knowing why is just as important as knowing that.
Know the Purpose of Your Awakening
There has to be a fuel for your fire. There has to be a driving force sending you in a certain direction. It can’t just be for your ego. There has to be something bigger than you that is guiding you.
There are plenty of spiritual narcissists who don’t understand this. They gain some spiritual knowledge but then apply it toward selfish pursuits. They don’t fully embrace oneness, so they think they should still be focused on themselves. Their narrow-mindedness almost negates the value of a spiritual awakening because it increases separation and fear.
This type of spiritual person becomes even more attached to physical and material things such as money and sex, and they may use their new spiritual wisdom to gain more for themselves. They are stuck in a base vibration and can’t see the reason why they should be pursuing something above and beyond what is presented in the physical realm.
These kinds of people may possess knowledge of rituals and practices that can alchemize their realities, but they apply these abilities to the pursuit of selfish goals. Unfortunately, this is very common. The spiritual ego will easily entrap you if you haven’t figured out why you’re a spiritual being.
It’s not just about you. When you realize this, it all changes.
Try Elevating Humanity
Imagine what you could do with spiritual wisdom to change the world. Instead of manifesting wealth, relationships, sex, and status for yourself, what if you focused on world peace, universal love, abundance for humanity, and helping others achieve spiritual enlightenment? Your mind is very powerful, and when you embody certain vibrations, you can bring corresponding situations into existence. Why use this power for small things like wealth and pleasure that only improve your small existence?
For a truly spiritual person, it is obvious that the universe will always support you. Especially if you know that you’re doing what you’re meant to do — you know why you’re here — you will never go wrong. You won’t need to focus on self-serving pursuits. The universe will always serve you in the way you need as long as you’re serving the rest of humanity to the best of your ability.
This may seem like a paradox, but it is the truth. When you let go of your personal needs and desires to focus on the needs and desires of the collective, your desires are fulfilled. Everything will be okay.
Align With the Universe
Since we’re all one — the basic concept of any spiritual awakening — there is a greater purpose for your existence. We’re all parts of a whole. To try to serve only yourself is a mistake.
When you use your abilities to manifest something great, it should be in alignment with the rest of the universe. Spiritual awakenings can be so meaningful when we are able to transcend the ego and do something great for humanity. The best thing any of us can do while we’re here is to elevate each other toward enlightenment and universal love.
Showing kindness, selflessness, and compassion are some of the greatest pursuits to be had, with or without a spiritual awakening. They are powerful for the collective consciousness. Greed, hatred, and separation do nothing but bring us all down. When we strive for a better world, it lives on past one lifetime. Wealth, sexual gratification, relationships, and material possessions are all temporary on Earth, but love endures.
Show as much love as you can while you’re here. Shift the focus away from yourself. This is how you align with the universe and the rest of humanity.
We’re all here as part of a collective, and we should be helping everyone else toward the evolution of consciousness.
It’s very hard to release the ego and elevate your consciousness to a place where others matter more than yourself. Even I still struggle with it. It’s easier to understand these concepts than to put them into practice.
Remember Why This Is Happening
The why behind your spiritual practices is important, so don’t forget that. It’s not about you. This existence, in this manifestation, is very short and temporary. However, the collective consciousness continues. We’re all part of something greater than ourselves.
What’s missing from most peoples’ spiritual practices is the alignment with the universe and the desire to lift every soul to a higher and lighter place.
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