Spiritualization can take different heights for different people. There is no definite or ideal peak for it. As much one can attain, that is enough for him.
In our endeavour to attain spirituality we must first try to understand ourselves as spiritual beings having human experience. We have a body, which is subject to destruction. But we also have a soul that is indestructible. Once this feeling comes to the mind, one can be assured that he has found his path to spirituality.
One must also be ready to accept the fact that this world is the creation of the Almighty and there is no beginning or end of it. One is an integral part of that Universal One (Whole) whose numerous manifestations one can see all around him. This will help one to discover the true essence of his being, which, in turn, will bring in faith.
Human needs can basically be categorized into three parts, namely necessities, comforts and luxuries. Regarding necessities one does not have much choice. One can't do without food, clothing or a dwelling place, and for these one needs money. However, one can put a limit to the use or consumption of such necessities.
To spiritualize ourselves, we need to consider our comforts and luxuries. To attain spiritualization in an area we have to think whether we can do without that thing or not. If we can make up our mind that we can do without something, that area is well taken care of. This does not mean one immediately has to give it up. Only the mind should remain prepared for it. This will drive away the fear of loss, which is so essential for spiritualization to set in. Fear of loss is the hallmark of materialism. Spiritualism is the awakening of the soul, and materialism is soul in a sleeping state. This way one can make up his mind to move somewhat away from materialism and progress towards spiritualism. Materialism goes side by side with externalism, whereas spiritualism promotes internal growth and brings in ability to know oneself as part of the Universal One.
Materialism is characterized by fear of loss, whereas spiritualism is characterized by peace and tranquility. This way a common man can judge how far he has been able to progress towards spirituality.
An everyday prayer for the well-being of every living being and to again get united with the Universal One also promotes spirituality.
An endeavour to move up into an area of higher virtue increases spirituality. Virtue is nothing but moral excellence, which promotes individual as well as collective well-being. It includes goodness, righteousness and uprightness. The four main virtues are wisdom, courage, restraint and justice. A strong basis for all virtues is already there inside every human being. There is no need to search for it elsewhere.
Morality is the ability to distinguish between right and wrong and good and evil through decisions, intentions, actions and behaviour. A strong sense of morality is absolutely necessary.
This world was not so beautiful with such a wide variety of flowers and trees, colour and fragrance, meadows and pastures, when there were no human beings on this earth. Nature started giving all these only when men, who only can appreciate beauty, came to this earth. This understanding will make one more spiritual.
It is a habit that needs to be nourished with total devotion and courage, without which spiritualization is not possible. The call must come from within. Its' effects will radiate outwards and reach the farthest corners of the world, no matter where one is. It leads one to a blissful world, to a world of complete peace and happiness.
Also Read 1)Body and soul 2)Renunciation and its effect 3)Acquire, only to give away 4)Root of humanity
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