Spiritual Growth Through Mindfulness and Awareness
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Living in the fast changing world it is possible to lose touch with ourselves. We become fixated on deadlines, distractions, and daily habits – and at some point somewhere, we forget to be. That’s why mindfulness and awareness come in. These are simple yet, powerful practices that have allowed me to reach deeper spiritual growth, and connect back to myself more.
Spiritual growth doesn’t always mean to follow religion, meditate on a mountaintop. For me, it’s about becoming more present, more self aware, more connected to life itself. And it started when I actually paid attention — to my breath, to my thoughts, to my feelings and to the outside world.
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What Is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness refers to living the current moment without judgment. It’s awareness of what you’re doing without thinking… whether that involves washing dishes, taking a walk outdoors or simply breathing. It’s about bringing your mind out of autopilot and into awareness. Once I began to practice mindfulness even in modest forms, I felt a change. My thoughts slowed down. My anxiety reduced. I felt more grounded. It’s like, I was resurrecting from the era. Awareness: The Next Step Deeper Mindfulness means being aware of the moment; awareness means going deeper – observing your inner world. It’s understanding your patterns, your triggers, your misunderstandings, and the voice in your mind. It’s being honest with yourself. I started asking questions like: How come I am experiencing this? What is the belief behind this reaction? Is there some lesson this emotion has for me? This self consciousness helped in my spiritual growth. I learned that it didn’t have to mean becoming something different — it just had to mean remembering who I really was underneath the racket. How Mindfulness and Awareness Constitute Spiritual Development. Here are the paths which these practices opened to my own spiritual development:
1. Inner Peace Replaces Inner Chaos
When you’re mindful, the adrenaline and thoughts don’t carry you like a river. You learn how to watch them less than to be dictated by them. This leaves space — in this space peace starts to take root.2. You Become More Grateful
Presence allows you to see the micro-settings – rays of sun radiating on the face, a deep breath, a nice word. Gratitude is bound to ensue and gratitude is one ingredient of spiritual growth. 3. You See Life with Clarity When you are aware you start to realize your choices and patterns. You stop faulting the world and start taking responsibility of your life. This change of mind is strong – it takes you from being a victim to a creator.4. You Feel More Connected
Spiritual growth is not a place to arrive at – it is a journey home to yourself. Mindfulness and awareness are your weapons, your friends on your journey. They don’t require perfection. They are only asking you to turn up.
And in the silence there’s the time that will give you the answers you have been searching for. In awareness of your breath, you will remember your essence. And in the simplicity of now you will find something sacred.
If you are only starting or even years into your spiritual path, know that moment of awareness matters. Keep showing up. Keep growing. Keep listening within.
🌿 Feel like starting your own mindfulness?
Start small. Start today. Your spirit is, actually, already awaiting to greet you here and now in this moment.