Each, and every day, individuals are bombarded with advertisements for services that are geared towards assisting them with their spiritual development. Whether it be as subtle as a number that corresponds with a biblical passage printed on the bottom of a fast-food cup, a bumper sticker referencing the religion the driver subscribes to, a billboard that hoovers over them as they wait in traffic, or an infomercial on the importance of religion; “guides” are vying for the attention of each, and every individual that passes.
Through correspondence with individuals representing a wide range of demographics, ethnicities, and socioeconomic conditions, I have come to question the effectiveness in spiritual development caused by the abundance of availability presented by spiritual services. I have arrived at this thought because my experience has shown me that many of the services available seek to inspire the individual to conform to their school of thought. The end result is not spiritual development but rather spiritual mimicking. Individuals are not encouraged to grow in their understanding of spirituality and become experts in how it manifests in their world. Rather, they are encouraged – and in many cases, expected – to become experts in complacency.
I stand strong with the conviction that the “cookie-cutting” approach to spiritual practice and religious worship are detrimental to the individual’s connection with all that guides them spiritually and the ability for them to be comforted by said guides.
Do not allow anyone to simply usher you into a procession of congregates. Instead remember that you are the gate keeper of your path and you determine who you allow on it, the role they will play, and the length of their stay. Both Spirit and the Universe will provide opportunities, instances, and occasions; but your essence, your consciousness, your Ori, will determine how those opportunities, instances, and occasions are realized and utilized.
Luz, Amor, y Àsę.
©Dr William Q Ross 2017
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