Thoughts are on this in particular, "Whether through spiritual union, intellectual questioning, or psychological integration, true transformation leads to a more authentic and unified self."
It seems as though each person discussed an aspect but all can be seen as a process.
1. Intellectual questioning
2. Psychological integration
3. Spiritual union
4. Transformation
5. Expression of authentic self
All can be interchanged and realized throughout a spiritual journey though.
Although I've always believed in a higher power, I've only been really spiritual for about 3 years now. I began engaging in spiritual practices when I was going through very rough times... It's funny how that usually seems to happen when one is experiencing crises.
I think it's because going through any kind of crisis can lead to feeling lost and a sense of hopelessness. Depending upon how extremely this is felt, we need something to believe in and hold on to, so that we don't lose the will to continue surviving. Faith and spirituality can provide a sense of security when our outside circumstances don't...
I once read that we tend to only turn to prayer when we're desperate and in need of something; we "forget" to pray when generally all is well... I think this sentiment has a lot to do with it.
Thoughts are on this in particular, "Whether through spiritual union, intellectual questioning, or psychological integration, true transformation leads to a more authentic and unified self."
It seems as though each person discussed an aspect but all can be seen as a process.
1. Intellectual questioning
2. Psychological integration
3. Spiritual union
4. Transformation
5. Expression of authentic self
All can be interchanged and realized throughout a spiritual journey though.
Culmination of integration
Although I've always believed in a higher power, I've only been really spiritual for about 3 years now. I began engaging in spiritual practices when I was going through very rough times... It's funny how that usually seems to happen when one is experiencing crises.
I agree.
Why do you think that is, in regards to seeking something when going through crisis?
I think it's because going through any kind of crisis can lead to feeling lost and a sense of hopelessness. Depending upon how extremely this is felt, we need something to believe in and hold on to, so that we don't lose the will to continue surviving. Faith and spirituality can provide a sense of security when our outside circumstances don't...
I once read that we tend to only turn to prayer when we're desperate and in need of something; we "forget" to pray when generally all is well... I think this sentiment has a lot to do with it.