Spirituality. Private or Public?

Spirituality means something different to everyone. For some, it's about participating in organized religion: going to church, synagogue, a mosque, etc. For others, it's more personal: Some people get in touch with their spiritual side through private prayer, yoga, meditation, quiet reflection, or even long walks. *

Research shows that even skeptics can't stifle the sense that there is something greater than the concrete world we see. As the brain processes sensory experiences, we naturally look for patterns, and then seek out meaning in those patterns. And the phenomenon known as "cognitive dissonance" shows that once we believe in something, we will try to explain away anything that conflicts with it.
Humans can't help but ask big questions—the instinct seems wired in our minds. *

I opened the gate to my beautiful spirit about two years ago beginning with a daily practice of gratitude, appreciation, journaling, yoga and meditation.  

When you find yourself growing after discovering self help, it's only natural to want to share - especially with the people you feel could really use it.

Sometimes you just really want others to "get" it.  By "get" I mean really seeing, experiencing and feeling this power that is already within you.  Practicing what works for you.

However, as you may have discovered, spreading the word may not always be easy.

There is a right way and a wrong way to spread the word.  I've found the best way is to live it, be it and naturally people will notice there is something positively miraculous going on and they'll want to know your secret.


*Parts of this article are an excerpt from Pyschology Today Magazine.