Are you the type who is not a joiner, and/or is unable to find a spiritual community that resonates?
It is good to find a teaching and possibly a living teacher to provide illumination for your spiritual journey, but in the end each person takes a unique path. If the teacher is effective, he/she will help the student to unlock the wisdom that the student holds within, and if that happens the student will be set free, for “the truth will set you free.” However, not everyone finds a teacher who is able to make such an impact.
If you are the type to go your own way, here are some signposts that can identify if you are moving in the right direction:
-Are you finding moments when your mind naturally becomes quiet and there is a sense of peace?
-Do you find yourself living more in the present moment with contentment and surrender?
-Are you feeling greater joy in everyday experiences?
-Is your heart of compassion opening?
-Do you feel an invisible hand guiding you on your journey?
A regular meditation practice is probably the greatest tool to generate success in all of these areas, and the easiest meditation practice is simply to watch the breath, as it goes in and out. However, there are a multitude of spiritual practices that you can employ.
(For more information on spiritual practice, refer to my books “Pure One” and “Causing the Wisdom to Flow”)
