Spiritual Development as the Path of Emptiness #2

Spirituality, as a need of a higher order, requires maturity - first experience and overcome the painful traumas of the past, accepting all your feelings without exception. Most often, it is born from a feeling of inner emptiness and the belief that there is something very valuable in this emptiness. Spirituality is also all these feelings with a non-capital "D": a sudden feeling of happiness for no reason, elation in the morning, homesickness, something much more than what we can feel with our senses, and we feel that it exists. Sometimes we mature enough to seek a spiritual teacher or a certain path of development. Sometimes a therapist or a friend with whom you can share your feelings is enough.



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Descartes was the first to divide man into body (i.e. matter) and mind (i.e. mind). This French philosopher of the seventeenth century began the process of the great development of science and thereby demythologized the world; the absorption of the sacred sphere by the profane sphere. He strengthened a person's conviction of independence, independence from fate, and gave him the opportunity to create his own destiny. The mind has become a god for many years. And then there was the cult of the body, namely, "I feel like this is what I am." Which is more important: the head or the heart? She returned to the arena. The answer to this question is an eternal dilemma for each of us, regardless of age, culture, or life experience. If the head says "yes" and the heart says "no" or vice versa, an internal conflict arises. It turned out that knowledge, rational thinking or medical achievements do not always cope with all human diseases.



Emotional injuries and traumas were ignored and frozen for years in the form of pain symptoms. It is impossible not to notice the pain. This can be suppressed with a painkiller pill or reduce muscle tension with the help of a chiropractor. Hence the popularity of all types of bodywork methods. However, it soon became clear that the mood and tense body were not enough to satisfy (for longer) the basic human impulse: the desire for pleasure. There was a desire of the soul.



Is spirituality synonymous with religion?

The need for transcendence or belief in the existence of God or other force majeure circumstances created the need for religion. Spirituality has been identified with it for many centuries. Today, the two are slowly separating. According to Sam Harris, author of the book "Awakening. Spirituality without religion", 20% of Americans define themselves as spiritual, but not religious.Religion is perceived as the cause of intolerance and division, spirituality is openness and universalism. Today's spirituality stems more from the need to understand oneself and feel connected to the universe than from the desire to live according to the decalogue or the desire for almighty God. For some, it is the desire to feel the meaning of life, the need for self-realization, maturity, contact with beauty, kindness and creativity. For others, it's the ability to celebrate love as a relationship, not just feelings. Use the 1xbet promo code and get a bonus of 130€/$ when you register. Make sports bets, virtual sports or play at the casino. If you opt for the sports bonus you can claim up to $130, which is 30% more than the standard new player offer. Simply enter the code when completing the registration form. On the form, you will be asked if you have a promo code. Type in the code and you will be able to claim the biggest available bonus!