The concept of spiritualism has evolved a lot throughout the decades, so did our way of perceiving it. No matter how drawn we feel to spiritualism, there is a certain amount of spirituality in each and every single one of us, and it manifests itself in a myriad of different ways.
Nevertheless, there are some common habits that most spiritual people are likely to have:
Mind the good things first
I believe that this is the central value of spirituality and all the people who put a huge emphasis on spirituality who I’ve had the chance to meet reinforced my belief.
Seeing the bright side of things is an essential habit of highly spiritual people. They don’t force themselves to consider the world entirely positive, being fully aware of the fact that there are many negative emotions and destructive forces as well.
They simply tend to focus more on what is good and beautiful, and manage to be grateful for the positive things life has given them.
Give priority to spiritual matters
Another essential peculiarity of spiritual people is their capacity to put their soul first, and mind the physical aspects later. I don’t mean to suggest that being spiritual implies living a life of reclusion and deprivation.
These people manage to become more spiritual simply by being centered on their soul’s needs.
They tend to remove the sources of negative vibrations from their lives and give up excesses of any kind. Most spiritual people would gladly say no to something that only nourishes their ego, while suppressing their spirit, like a well-paid job that guarantees a flourishing career, but stresses and wears them out for example.
Being generous
These individuals have turned generosity into a constant feeling. Again, they don’t have to consciously convince themselves to be like this. It just comes naturally.
Being able to give is a common trait in spiritual people, but it also comes in many forms according to what people around them need the most. Making a donation with every paycheck is not the only proof of generosity. The simple act of listening to a friend’s problems is an act of giving.
Spiritual people see greatness in everything
For most of us, being able to distinguish the essential things in life from the rest is a difficult endeavor. Not because they don’t exist or are scarce, but because we only allow ourselves to be amazed by greatness. More spiritual people have a different attitude. For them, it’s the little things that matter.
They are able to attribute meaning to details like a friend’s smile or a walk in the park on a beautiful day. In the end, it’s not the event in itself that matters, but the way we look at it and what it means to us.
Being able to enjoy the small things and consider them great is a significant accomplishment and, among others, one of the habits that makes spiritual people so charming.
Practice a form of meditation
I would like to conclude with the habit of meditation. Spiritual folks are very much drawn to the possibility of establishing a connection with the universe through meditation. This practice helps them sharpen their spirituality by letting go of their thoughts and emotions in order to become one with the universal spirit.
While not all spiritual people develop these habits simultaneously, they are likely to possess at least some of them.
The purpose of this article was not to show you how to decide whether someone is spiritual or not by checking out how many common habits that person has.
I would actually be more than glad if you would consider the possibility of trying one or two of the above mentioned practices in your daily life. I’m sure that in time you will feel like you are turning into a better, more self-centered person who is able to enjoy life to the fullest.
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Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Sue xx