When you hear the phrase "spiritual development", what kind of thoughts or ideas conjure up in your mind? Something like developing that third eye or being able to tune into the vibrations from the 10th dimension? Okay, no ... and no ... to that. When I hear the phrase "spiritual development", I like to think of it as "self development" or personal development. My simple rationale? Well, I believe we're all spiritual in nature, and the more we become attune to our "self", the more "spiritual" we become. It is a dynamic and on-going process, from the day you were born to the day you pass on ... as someone used to say, "from womb to tomb". It is the discovery of you, that is, your self, and the application of this self-realization to your daily life.
Part 1 will cover three easy tips that you can apply on your journey of self-discovery.
Self Development Tip #1: Be Humble
Grounded, centered and confident people (aka, highy spiritual individuals) always have this one striking characteristic ... humility. They are so humble, you just can't help it but response well to their humility and transparency. It can get contagious in a good way!Being a "know-it-all" is definitely counter-productive for your self development. In fact, it will stunt your growth, and you'll be in a stasis experiencing no growth at all. Individuals who experience growth accept the fact that the world offers a treasure trove of learning moments, and that learning is an on-going process that never ends while you are alive.
Self Development Tip #2: Cultivate Critical Thinking
We all have been bombarded by the "Think Positive" mantra and the need to always show optimism. I don't think that's a bad thing, and it's way better than having those perennial negative thought patterns and a pessimistic attitude. But on the flip side, always being super optimistic could be detrimental. Let me explain.I call that behavior of having that never-ending energy of optimism as "gang-buster" mentality. It's like you jump into a pool of fire believing that everything will turn out okay. Well, okay, that's a bit extreme of an example, but the point is, with the "gang-buster" mentality, you may not have the opportunity to cultivate critical thinking skills at all. We not only need to know what to think, we also need to know how to think. That's where critical thinking comes into play. Reasoning, logic, analysis and open-mindedness are all elements of critical thinking. And in order to survive in this world today, you will need to develop your critical thinking skills.
Self Development Tip #3: Connect With Nature
In today's busy society, we really don't take the time to truly appreciate the beauty of nature that surrounds us. But connecting with nature is an important step towards personal growth. I believe you can truly gain some important tips from nature. Take a walk, check out the trees and other things nature has to offer. Can you feel that energy of abundance, balance and perfect efficiency from nature? In fact, can you see how perfectly balanced and efficient nature is?What are some take-aways from connecting with nature? Well, for starters, nature is consistent, success-oriented for the greater good, works in harmony ... and ... doesn't have any bad habits. ;-)
Taking a little time off to spend walking outdoors and to not only take in the beauty of nature but studying how it works synergistically, I bet you'll find several golden nuggets which can enhance your personal growth.
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Next time on Part 2, I will wrap-up this blog post and discuss the last two tips that you can easily implement on your journey of self development.
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