Spirituality and Separation
Many times, in my relatively short duration in this world, I have come across spiritual teachings that talk of detachment, taking a step back to get a better perception, deviating from materialism, etc. Of course, this could be regardless of whether it is a religious view or an atheistic view albeit a spiritual one. From my personal experiences, I have observed that spirituality sometimes can be, in fact, an extremely difficult and quite a lonely path. I imagine that often, a person could find difficulty in speaking freely about his views before the family, friends, or even the girlfriend. It may not be that people ridicule or mock or anything. Sometimes, it is felt that most people around do not really understand or even care to give it a thought. Occasionally, one or two people could put forward some extremely interesting views on spirituality. It could be someone on a public forum or maybe someone's views presented in the form of an article or maybe a blog. But that's about it. I understand there could be difference of opinions even among the folks who are more spiritually inclined. But the point is, there are very few people who really understand another's point of view.
Some people say that there could be different 'stages' in spirituality. I like to see them as being different paths and nobody is ahead nor is backward in any way. Each person is doing great in his/her own unique path. This again, puts every person in a sort of a lonely place, the path being entirely for that individual alone. When I speak of a path, it would imply that there could be a destination as well. I guess, the place in one's life where we feel complete and whole, itself, could actually be like the destination for some.
Whatever the case may be, the sense of separation and the feeling of loneliness seems to be an integral part of one’s personal growth; in the context of spiritually or otherwise. However, a little guidance and a few kind words of understanding from another individual could do much good in this regard. I feel that sometimes all that is needed from us is to only entertain another’s viewpoint, even for a short while, without having to accept his or her beliefs as our own.
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