Coming To Your Own Spiritual Awakening

Spiritual awakening refers to soul awakening, self-development, self-transformation, leading a balanced and integrated life, leading an internally joyous life, and leading a spiritual life.

In one sense, spiritual awakening is ingrained as the by default universal purpose in the DNA of each of us. And we are already undergoing spiritual transformation - the pace and method and outward conditions differ. Becoming conscious of this silent awakening, we become open to make little practical steps in our life to expedite the process.

When we look around and see the world, we find that there is a gradual progression in the manifestation of spirit or consciousness in nature.

There are mountains, hills, stones, ground, river and other water bodies that seem to be inert or dead. We sense the functioning of spirit in them as well. Mountains and rivers have their own cycles of life.

The next advanced form comes in the form of plants and animals. There is gradual complexity from one celled plants and animals to giant ones.

We find the pinnacle of the manifestation of consciousness in human beings. Let us become humble because with this truth comes the great responsibility for manifesting the full potential of spirit in our life. Perhaps it is the true purpose of all of us; rather all of us are guided by destiny and our present actions to serve this purpose in conscious and unconscious ways.

When we experience that there is something grand, something magnificent, supernatural or some creative or governing principle in life, whatever you call him - and remember it is not about thinking, it is about experiencing - we open ourselves to the possibility of spiritual awakening on a conscious level.

Spiritual awakening is a gradual process; it is the unwritten commandment that we are unconsciously following. The only need is to become aware of it and then making little steps toward it consciously.

The Four Classes Of Spiritually Advancing Persons:

When we are leading a normal life, we are also making spiritual advancement. It is happening passively.

When we are leading a religious life, following truly the teachings of any religion, we are progressing toward this goal much faster. The original teachings of each of the different religions revolves around the same principles that progress us spiritually.

The core practices of any religious path are practiced by very few individuals, and they are the scientific means of spiritual awakening. Few individuals are able to dive deep enough in these precious teachings and implement them in their lives. They are truly practicing the essence of all religions even though they might be following a particular religious path.

Next in line are the spiritual teachings. They are different from religions and morality, even though they include all the good things of them. Spiritual teachings are the direct means of spiritual awakening in a direct and practical way. These are the underlying science of all religions. They are the different pathways of freedom in Spirit.

The spiritual development can be tremendously advanced when we come in contact with spiritually advanced or enlightened person. It is like transformation of a piece of iron into a magnet by coming in contact with a magnet.

Understanding The Practical Aspect Of Spiritual Awakening:

Spiritual awakening is the unfolding of Spirit in us. We know in theory that we are souls but our thoughts, speech and behavior are far away from the spiritually attuned life.

Under normal conditions, we are influenced and attached to objects of five senses of sound, touch, vision, taste and smell, and to prejudices, biases and conditioning of our mind.

When we are advancing spiritually, we become connected at first with our own soul - the consciousness in us. And then, Spirit begins to influence our mind and body. This is like gradual spiritualization of our entire being.

We become more peaceful, more content, more productive, more integrated, more in harmony with us and with all of nature. We feel connected. The bonds of senses and bad habits begin to loose their hold on us.

Ultimately they shed off as if they had been foreign to us. We begin to accept ourselves, we become more connected, and we manifest the joy that is our nature. Remember pleasure is derived from contact of desired sense objects to senses and joy is our internal nature.

I remember the saying of one great saint. He preached to his disciples, "The true sign of spiritual advancement is getting non-causal joy during your spiritual practices and feeling glimpses of it during your working hours. Gradually as you become more and more intoxicated with this joy, know that you are progressing in Spirit. You will be fulfilled with this joy like no other things." This equals to the rejoicing in Spirit mentioned the teaching of Christianity.

Another important sign is feeling connected with all - nature, men and women and with all that exists. At first, the feeling of connectedness will be with our own self. Then, this experience will broaden and broaden. The whole life, whole nature, the universe will feel connected.

Most people attach miracles with spiritual advancement. It is non-issue with spiritually awakened person. Miracles are the normal functioning of spiritually advanced individuals. They are more able to experience and work through deep states of consciousness. It is natural to them.

The most important thing is to realize and accept that we are here for spiritual awakening. This realization could be instant under some instances, or it could be gradual like in most cases.

Second step is making little steps leading a more healthy, intelligent and balanced life. Third step is following spiritual practices and then adhering to some specific one that is more appealing to us.

Fourth step is not worrying too much about spiritual awakening. When you eat healthy and exercise and follow some good diet plan, you grow healthier naturally, day by day, each day. The same applies to spiritual growth. Leave this part to Spirit. Let Him take care.

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Did you know that Praying Power when directed properly can literally transform your life, and this simple but very effective method of communing with God and yourself on a deeper level has been practised for many centuries till this day?

Why do you think Praying Power Continues to Change Lives Till This Day?

Well, one main reason is because it's spiritual, and part of the universal creative energy source, without you even understanding how it works on a conscious level. When you pray wholeheartedly in communication with God that is within you, it allows you to exert a deeper subconscious co-operation in harmony with your life's purpose.

In applying the principles of "Praying Power" you are allowing yourself to co-operate with the spiritual energy within your inner being as you grow with life's challenges through Praying Power day by day.

How come there is so much Struggle, Stress and Strain in Today's Lifestyle?

You see, one reason why there is so much struggle with life today could be attributable to the fact that some people hardly ever stop to think of an inner realisation of their life purpose, and another reason may be due to fear of change, insecurity, lack of the knowledge of how to go about it, unaware of what their true goals in life are and how to start reaching it, etc.

Why is Praying Power so effective and Captivating when applied properly?

Because the hidden spiritual power of prayers when applied consciously, consistently and effectively may be compared with a highly charged electrifying power source, which can send instant rippling feelings of Joy, peace, gratitude, contentment, purpose, hope, love etc, down your whole body, ready to direct its potential to your definite cause.

The awesome feelings of prayer when one is "lost in the spirit of prayer" can't be fully expressed in words. You need to experience it in "body and soul".

Ultimate Starting Point in using Prayer Power for a definite Purpose

In applying effective principles of praying power, the starting point is from a mindset of Gratitude, no matter how adverse circumstances may be right now, because gratitude will allow you to redirect your focus into Thanksgiving and your energy towards your inner desires into forward positive expectation

Praying Power Faith working for you, Starting Now

When you effectively apply "Praying Power", you are tapping into your unlimited resources, your God given power, allowing the flow of the "Light of Faith" towards your passion with the absolute belief that you have obtained it.

This is exactly what is meant in the bible verse that reads "Therefore I tell you, whatsoever you desire in prayer believing that you have received, you'll receive. - Mark, Chapter 11 verse 24.

So, in the practice of effective Prayers, you fire up your desire in "Praying Power" with the "Absolute Faith" that your desire is assured. You then gracefully pray continuously with thanksgiving and without fear or doubt in confidence that it's on its way to you.

Praying Power - Transforming Lives Day by Day

The practice of power through prayer and the steps to acquire this power as a progressive way of life has been demonstrated by world renowned prayer warriors such as E. M. Bounds, T. Anderson, and many others.

Infact, one Master in Power Prayers - E. M. Bounds publications on the "Astonishing Power of Prayers" has been renowned as a classic masterpiece on the principles and practice of prayer for a definite purpose.

These prayer warriors of all time, helped so many people transform their lives through Praying Power, and some of the comments from people around the world who have experienced changes include statements like "overwhelming and compelling prayer publications", "The words of truth", "This is timeless dynamite that goes straight to the point" and so on.

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Some of the simpler telepathy tests are designed to simply see if you have any psychic ability at all. Others are designed to give a measure of your strength and range.

It is best to keep in mind that all of the telepathic skill-set includes ESP, precognition, telepathy and clairvoyance. And developing one may lead to an increase in other powers of telepathy by default.

It's possible to access your own sub-conscious using meditation and deep breathing exercises that help to open your mind and expand your focus. These exercises can often help you access more aspects of your psychic and telepathic skills and help to develop that part of your mind responsible for these skills.

Regardless the amount of your telepathic or psychic powers, at the moment, your telepathy skills and the strength range of your skills can be developed even further. It is, however, hard to know in what area you may need improvement. This can be accomplished with a telepathy test.

Solo Telepathy Test

Whenever the phone rings you can use this quick solo telepathy test. Predict who's calling you. If your home phone or cell phone have caller ID, do not look at it when your phone rings. Instead, just for a moment, think about who wants to talk to you.

Make a decisive guess and then answer the phone. Over the next several phone calls you receive, measure your results. This can give you an indication of your level of telepathic ability.

Many people report knowing who's on the phone even before they answer, but they do this on an unconscious level. Most people are able to learn to focus this ability on a conscious level over a period of time.

Quick Psychic Test

It is sometimes possible for you to test your psychic ability using a simple prop. A coin for instance. Most important is find a quiet place to sit. Before you begin the test, make sure there will be no interruptions. No TV's or any sudden unexpected sounds.

Take a few moments to do some deep breathing exercises to help relax you and clear your mind. Then toss a coin into the air and try to predict whether heads or tails will come up. Measure your results over several attempts.

Obviously, you have a 50/50 chance of guessing correctly, but any score above 50% could show that you have a definite psychic ability that can be further developed.

One Basic Telepathy Test

Perhaps the simplest form of telepathy test is the card test. This is best conducted with two people and a set of psychic flash cards.

The location should be quiet, without interruptions, where you both can sit and face each other and concentrate. One person will be the sender and the other person will be the receiver. The sender needs to keep the cards away from the receivers view and then send an image of the card, that he is looking at, to the receiver.

This test may need a lot of practice by the sender to concentrate and focus on the image they want the receiver to pick up.

The individual receiving needs to concentrate on any impressions they are seeing in their mind. No second guessing here. First impressions - just name the first image that comes into your head.

Record your responses over the entire pack of flash cards. Your results should take into account an element of luck, as there will be some responses that could be lucky guesses. However, a high incidence of correct answers could indicate a latent psychic ability that could be developed with a little patience.

Also, this particular type of test is not always best to use as a telepathy test. Your partner (sender) may not be strong in his psychic abilities and this may result in his sending weak images and can mess up your results.

Here is an Intermediate Telepathy Test

Once it becomes noticeable that your results are improving with the basic test for telepathy, you should start to increase your range a little more. Conduct the basic telepathy flash cards and this would be the easiest. This time have the sender and receiver in separate room. Use a speaker phone or another device to verify images being received by the receiver.

Once again, this step could take a little practice and patients, as it's often more difficult to send images telepathically over a longer distance, but it's also a little harder to pick up images with the chance of distraction interfering with results.

There are many telepathy tests you can use to not only check for the presence of psychic ability but also to practice and strengthen your telepathic skills. The best way to choose a telepathy test is to work with one that suits your schedule and feels comfortable for you.

Let’s not. Instead let’s rejoice in all the beauty and good in the world.

Gratitude not only gives you a positive and healthy perspective on life, it boosts your happiness and that is a proven fact.

People who are optimistic, spiritual, and successful often consider gratitude to be their top value.  So instead of spending your day feeling down or complaining about what you don’t have, just practice these 3 simple steps to get you out of your funk, feel uplifted and motivated.

Step 1: Verbally speak your appreciation.

“Saying thank you is more than good manners. It is good spirituality.” – Alfred Painter

This quote could not be truer. We often associate saying thank you with etiquette, but in reality, this simple act, even if it is subconscious, will increase your happiness level.

By saying thank you frequently, you are reminding yourself of all the amazing things you have. But let’s take it to the next level.

Don’t rely on your subconscious to do all the work. In order to really reap the benefits of gratitude you need to do it on a conscious level too. So speak up and let those you love feel loved and express your gratitude for them.

It can be something as easy as, “Thank you for listening to me,” or “I appreciate your friendship.” These simple statements work wonders for both you and the recipient.

But don’t stop there. Show your appreciation for the small, everyday things in life too. If you’re having your favorite ice cream, say it out loud.

Step 2: Start a gratitude journal.

“The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings.” - Eric Hoffer.

It can be hard to remember all our blessings and even harder to show gratitude for them. That is why, in addition to speaking gratitude, it is also important to write down what you are grateful for.

Start a gratitude journal, a journal you can be proud of. It will be filled with all your blessings, gifts, joys, happy moments, and your appreciation for what you have in your life and in this world.

At times of sadness or doubt, you can easily and instantly give yourself a boost by flipping through the pages of your journal and be instantly reminded of how wonderful your life is.

Buy yourself a beautiful notebook or log your gratitude online. The point is to give yourself a written affirmation.

Step 3: Feel the joys of your life through meditation.

“I feel a very unusual sensation - if it is not indigestion, I think it must be gratitude.” - Benjamin Disraeli

The last step is to feel gratitude. I highly recommend a reflective meditation but you can also feel it through other forms of quiet contemplation, reflection, or even in hugging someone.

Meditating on all that you have and all that makes your life beautiful and joyous will increase your energy, let your vibrations circulate throughout your body, and most importantly gain a positive and healthy perspective on your life.

Through meditating on your achievements, joys, and whatever else that makes you feel good about yourself, you are reaffirming your accomplishments and will feel a stronger sense of power within yourself.

But my favorite way, by far, to show gratitude is in the hug. Hug as many people as you can everyday. How can one possibly feel sad when they are embraced by another human being?

These 3 steps are key to leading a happy and successful life. And it all comes down to gratitude. By practicing these steps everyday, you will notice a positive shift in your attitude almost immediately.