Spiritual Awakening Often Leads To A Need For Self Fulfilment

By Mark Moore


Many millions of people have worked very hard to achieve success in their careers and to accumulate material wealth, only to find that they are not satisfied with their lives. They reach a point where they start wondering what the true meaning of life really is and they suspect that they are not getting out of life what there is to get. With such spiritual awakening these individuals also start to develop a strong desire to achieve peace, happiness and inner contentment.

Mankind has always been spiritualistic beings. In the early days witch doctors, prophets, healers, soothsayers and other creatures with special powers have directed the efforts of man. There were gods, forefathers and many under world creatures that demanded attention. There were sacrifices made, prayers said and services held. Statues and temples were built. There were rituals and cynics were cast out, killed and excommunicated.

Millions of people find that religion is the perfect vehicle for their journey towards personal growth, happiness and contentment. Most religions promise their followers that there is a supreme being that loves them, care for them and that can offer them life eternal. These beliefs, and the facts that most religions are structured and disciplined, appeal to the masses and make them feel as if they are part of a special group.

While religion is normally practised in congregations, many people prefer to satisfy their needs in an individual, private manner. They feed their souls and achieve inner growth by practising yoga or meditation. They can do this in the privacy of their own homes but if they feel the need for interaction with like minded people they can always join a group or class.

Yet others believe that their inner needs cannot be satisfied by an organized discipline or by following a specific method or technique. They want to experience personal growth and achieve happiness but they do not always know how to go about it. This is why the field of personal coaching have shown such phenomenal growth. People flock to these coaches to help them recognize their needs and to find ways in which to fulfil them.

A surprising number of people find perfect inner satisfaction by dedicating their lives to the serving of others and worthy causes. Many such people can be found in the various religious orders but many others are simply deeply involved in charitable works within their communities. By helping others and by sacrificing their own needs they achieve a feeling of self worth and inner fulfilment.

Each individual must find his or her own path towards happiness and individual growth. Every person has unique needs and if something works for one person it will not necessarily satisfy another. It may be worthwhile to explore different paths until the most rewarding one is discovered. The search for fulfilment can be fulfilling in itself and may just contribute towards a more tolerant nature.

As modern life become more demanding and more complicated, more and more people start looking for a deeper meaning in life. This is a natural response to immense pressure and feelings of uselessness. It does not really matter where each individual finds an answer for their needs, only that they strive towards becoming better and happier people.




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