Spiritual Path and Psychological Work – Why a Spiritual Path?
It is believed that in one way or another, everyone is on a path. For those looking to make the journey more conscious, there are books by spiritual teachers, workshops and retreats to explore. Many of us are exploring yoga, mindfulness, and meditation as ways to address the yearning for something more.
Life brings its own challenges and lessons, for some there is the desire to learn from the lessons, this is where working a spiritual path can help. One potential benefit of being on a path is the opportunity to connect with other like-minded people who are doing their own work towards transformation and self-revelation.
What’s the Difference between Psychological and Spiritual Work?
According to psychologist David Richo, psychological and spiritual work are meant to proceed both separately and simultaneously as life unfolds. Psychological work ultimately leads us to closure and to the goal of change: healthier self-esteem and more productive relationships. Spiritual work leads us to continual transformations of consciousness: an ever-actualizing Self, in touch with inner healing powers both for us and for others. (Excerpts from How to Be an Adult)
The intention of a spiritual path is to work life’s occurrences to unravel the places where we are stuck and transform the blocked emotional energy and pain back into the free-flowing energy. Once processed the journey then becomes to surrender into a deeper connection with the source from which all wisdom, love and courage arises. People embark on a spiritual path because they are ready.
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