When no religion or belief system fits, what does it mean to be spiritual?
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For me, spirituality has nothing to do with God, or devotion, or being of service. Instead, it is about being the most authentic version of myself.
The ‘me’ without the pain of traumas or triggers. The ‘me’ free from the mistakes of my past. The ‘me’ without concern about or censure from others and how they view me.
My spirituality teaches me to be who I am without apology or fear of being punished by those who disapprove. For this reason, spirituality has given me freedom in its truest sense.
No matter what happens in my life, I am free to be me. The joy of that freedom is a thread that runs through me and is always present.
My spiritual path is a spiraling inward journey; it plunges me deep into my soul, freeing what’s held captive. To me, spirituality has been my savior, my liberator and my way out of the self-inflicted torture of the mind.
My mind held me captive by using judgment, fear, guilt, and shame. These have kept my heart and the truth of who I am subjugated in thrall. Unable to express myself and even fearing knowing myself, I held my heart at bay.
I grew to fear my power, my knowing, and my soul. My first step on my spiritual path was to get to know my heart. And later I understood that the heart, in its true wisdom, is a portal to the soul and the soul connects to Divinity.
Once my soul awakened, the heavens opened, and I got to know my authentic self. Truth was not a painful experience filled with trauma and fear. My heart had wisdom I previously ignored. And when the Grace of Divinity guides the way, the path is clear.
The treasures within are abundant and still being discovered. Yet now that I may have access to Love, Truth and Grace I can find as many gifts as I wish.
Janet Kadow is a spiritual writer, speaker, teacher, and psychic reader. Connect with her on all social media @janetkadow, her website www.janetkadow.com, email: janet@janetkadow.com call or text 619.866.4405
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