06-20-2019, 08:53 AM
These experiences are common to spiritual seeking. Sometimes we feel like we are in the dry arid desert, sometimes we feel to be on a mountain top.
One way to keep your attention focused and enthusiastic is to introduce a sense of novelty into your study and practice. Change things up a bit! Just this year I have started to employ contemplative meditations. So much has opened up to me because of that. I now have a few projects planned for this summer. I have plenty of work and it excites me!
I have also felt very “unspiritual” when dealing with some life catalyst. I had to focus on that. That’s what was important. After dealing with that I returned to my spiritual study and practice with a fresh mind. (I didn’t stop completely. It’s just that my mind was focused on the catalyst and lessons in front of me. I shortened my meditations when I was feeling down and “unspiritual”.)
If that is how you’re feeling, I’d suggest to take some time for yourself. Self-care is important. It’s the prerequisite to service-to-others. We have to be well with ourselves first. That’s not a bad thing either.
One way to keep your attention focused and enthusiastic is to introduce a sense of novelty into your study and practice. Change things up a bit! Just this year I have started to employ contemplative meditations. So much has opened up to me because of that. I now have a few projects planned for this summer. I have plenty of work and it excites me!
I have also felt very “unspiritual” when dealing with some life catalyst. I had to focus on that. That’s what was important. After dealing with that I returned to my spiritual study and practice with a fresh mind. (I didn’t stop completely. It’s just that my mind was focused on the catalyst and lessons in front of me. I shortened my meditations when I was feeling down and “unspiritual”.)
If that is how you’re feeling, I’d suggest to take some time for yourself. Self-care is important. It’s the prerequisite to service-to-others. We have to be well with ourselves first. That’s not a bad thing either.