Inner Path

Many people find that their religion has guided and strengthened them. Prayer, tradition, and faith in them are important aspects of their journey. Others speak of a state of mind in which there is no religious affiliation and purpose.

Spiritual visions of the universe

Professor of Psychology, Philosophy, and Anthropology, Roger Walsh has observed a similar pattern of thinking in all the major cultures of the world. Believe in:

Two realities - the realm of materialism and the realm of consciousness or spirit, not limited to space or time.

The spark of divinity within us is often said to be inseparable from the source and foundation of all that is real

Improving one's spiritual environment is the ultimate goal of human existence.

Our ability to see these claims is tested by our direct response.

I would say that both religious and non-religious alike can be on the normal inner path of personal growth. One that can keep each person from finding their place in a large area. Furthermore, although this possible attitude includes a sense of self-worth and happiness, it also extends beyond accepting the universal source of compassion and wisdom.

"Spirituality means knowing that our lives are more important in the context of the normal daily life at the level of the needs of living beings that drive selfishness and violence. It means knowing that we are an integral part of the meaningful revelation of Life in the universe." Dr. Maya Spencer (Royal College of Psychiatrists)

All over the world, we are different in how we think about this revealing and meaningful Life - this universal source of compassion and wisdom. But the person who follows the inner path realizes that there is something greater than himself and that there is more to humanity than just the senses.

A picture of the destination

Those who think about the spiritual destination of the whole world think that it would be an act of beauty, compassion, peace, and justice.

It is as if you were standing on a mountain high above the clouds, with direct sunlight shining. At the conference, people heard the Source of the higher consciousness and directly witnessed its life. However, the descent of the slopes, the warmth of love, and the light of wisdom from the sun's rays can be obscured by clouds.

Note, although we may all reach the same peak, we should move from different points to the base of the cycle. The external routes cannot be the same because we each start in a different place. Each person begins with his or her past inherited tendencies, upbringing, social background, and religious culture.

However, when we ascend fully, according to this picture, we reach the same peak. In other words, climbing from the bottom to the top shows the same process. The external routes may be different but the internal routes are the same.

If we really are on the same path, regardless of our culture or religion, how can each of us improve internally? What does this internal approach involve?

Common stages of personal growth

Another way to understand the inner path is from Swedenborg's view of personal growth. He calls this 'rebirth'.

He says personally there is nothing good about us. This is because as a theology, all good things come from our spiritual Source.

The Swedenborg account also assumes that we are embarking on our internal journey born with a common mistake. This, he says, is an ongoing process of self-reflection. The position he occupies is very different from that of a Christian theologian, who considers man's condition to be utterly corrupt and immersed in sin.

Instead, he emphasizes that we have an inherent natural inclination to act in a way that sets aside the tendency to behave in a self-serving manner. We remain imperfect if we do not begin to resist the tendency toward selfishness. Personal growth (calling it rebirth) is thus a continuous process in which our character changes. I see renewal as an internal path we must take if we wish to reach the top of the mountain.

Our personal journey is a series of good and bad times that we all go through in life as we go through adversity, face obstacles, and deal with our own demons. However, my understanding of his books is that this cycle process has three common stages.

Head change

Hands change

A change of heart

Head change

The first step in the inner process is to acknowledge the good things in life. This may include the desire to learn about moral and spiritual values.

Swedenborg refers to this as a modified understanding of what is good and true. He suggests that we all do this because as human beings we have intelligence that enables us to see things in a higher light.

Hands change

The second standard is trying to live human life differently by conforming to our new lights and conforming to any good inherited status. Thus, it means looking to the needs of others in accordance with one's good and true understanding. As a result, it is more productive at work and at home because of what a clear conscience tells us: to sacrifice oneself for a good cause: and to learn self-control by following a regular spiritual routine.

Swedenborg states that we can exercise our free will within borders because of our individual capacity for free will because of our freedom of choice.

A change of heart

Being close to the source of universal love, empathy, or compassion for others is a powerful force for good. This heartfelt state comes naturally with clever intuitions. It is a high level of awareness that does not require religious faith to direct behavior. The conscience of what is right is no longer needed because the person has a clear idea of ​​what is good and right in any situation.

Summary

As a person applies his understanding of the truth then divine power from above may gradually improve his condition. It leads to small signs of selfishness, greed, avarice, and vanity