2. Patience: Growing up Spiritually

This article is the second one in the series of GROWING UP SPIRITUALLY.
Link to the first article: http://ashasnair.blogspot.com/2016/02/growing-up-spiritually-prepare-ground.html


We live in a world which expects instant results. We want everything done 'just like that'. We are always in a hurry. But where are we hurrying to? Has anyone thought about it? Oh! where is the time? 'Am soo busy. I don't care......... Really?????? You don't care?............ Actually we all care, but only, when we are in dire straits....... Why me?? WHY? But when everything was going good no one ever thought: Why me? 

This is life. It has its ups and downs. Generally when the going is good, we live without a care in the world and when anything goes wrong, we hit the roof, then hit the bottom and go into depression, This happens when you are not balanced as a person. 

First step towards balancing was mentioned in the earlier blog in the series.When you are able to find  your real self and talk to it daily the realization starts dawning that you were not doing things properly - that all along you were fighting shadows - a futile war, where energy is wasted and ultimately nothing gained. Don't be disheartened. There is a time for everything. 

Spiritual growth comes with a patience-tag. You can't buy it over the counter. If you want to grow spiritually and raise your consciousness you need diligence. Patient day to day effort is needed. In the beginning your efforts might be erratic. Don't lose heart, be purposeful. In due course it will become your routine. 

Link to the third article FAITH: http://ashasnair.blogspot.com/2016/02/3-faith-growing-up-spiritually.html

1. Prepare the ground: Growing up Spiritually:

This is the first in the series of articles, i plan to write.


How can one grow spiritually? This question lurks in the mind of every sane person. The prime point one has to realize is that each one of us is a dormant spiritual seed. When the conditions are optimum , each of these seeds germinate and grow into its current (life) potential. Now what are those optimum conditions and what are the hindrances that block the desired conditions, that leads to spiritual development? 

The biggest block in the spiritual path is ego - the inflated ego that blinds ones perception. So the first step is to sweep aside that blind. It might not be that easy.And the most important factor is whether you are ready for it. Willingness eases everything. Remember, "Where there is a will, there is a way". 

Ego is the reason behind desires,doubts, fear, anxiety, jealousy, envy, anger, revenge,possessiveness, attachments etc. These emotions and reactions are so obsessive and destructive, that they carry you away from the real you - the spiritual being. 

The first step in the right direction is to give some time for yourself, a few minutes daily - cut yourself away from the world, keep your worries away for a few minutes. Do this exercise daily. It might not be easy, but it is not difficult too. You don't have to teach a fish to swim. This is you reaching out to the real you. 

Link to the second article: http://ashasnair.blogspot.com/2016/02/growing-up-spiritually-2-patience.html