Peace and Love
2006-12-23 16:09:42 · 13 answers · asked by digilook 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
"Spiritual" is a fairly meaningless word. It can mean anything from just being awed by the complexities of the universe to believing you have some kind of tie with invisible beings.
So, that could be a "path" to take for one's "spiritual journey" as much as anything else.
2006-12-23 16:11:15 · answer #1 · answered by nondescript 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. A self that is centered and a self that is seeking are requirements on the path of ones spiritual journey.
2006-12-24 00:14:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's a big difference between self-centered and self-seeking. The first one? No, it isn't, because part of a spiritual journey is understanding one's relationship to everything around them. Self-seeking isn't bad, but it should always be tempered by times of looking outwards, so that connections can be made with the world.
Ultimately, a spiritual journey is what you want it to be, but the typical aim is to discover one's connections with the world, and even the universe, in such a way as to achieve transcendence of earthly problems and to become completely aware of the brevity and beauty of life and death.
2006-12-24 00:13:49 · answer #3 · answered by fairygothmommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have all heard that we must love ourselves first before we are capable of loving another. If you consider the term self-centered, it really means centering oneself -- a necessary step in spirituality. I have read that attention and appreciation are the steps to enlightenment. I believe that. Meditation is also very important in achieving quiet in your life, another important aspect of spirituality because it gives you the space to know who you are. Read "Steps toward Inner Peace," a free booklet from www.peacepilgrim.org. It changed my life! Best wishes on your journey. It's worth perservering!
2006-12-24 00:20:42 · answer #4 · answered by gypsy jane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
From what I've gleamed from Buddhism and even Christianity, true spiritualism comes from thinking of others and being selfless.
Buddhist enlightenment really emphasizes getting rid of self-centered and self-seeking ways. It's a "get rid of desire to get rid of suffering" kinda deal.
I'm not sure of other religions, but i'm pretty sure that they don't advise taking to path of being self-centered to reach enlightenment
2006-12-24 00:15:50 · answer #5 · answered by sir_camm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that is fleshly not spiritual. The spiritual is to crucify the flesh and its desires which war against the spirit, and be humble and gentle and consider other people before yourself. Jesus said pick up your cross daily and follow me. You want to be spiritual, its about your knowledge of the Holy one. Do you have knowledge of the Holy one, the one true God? Its found in the bible. Go read it and start in John and see what Jesus is talking about, its the secrets to the kingdom.
2006-12-24 00:13:55 · answer #6 · answered by bungyow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is for those very early on their path. I suppose that our eternal paths somewhat reflect our lives as humans. As babies and children we tend to be very self-centerd. Some of us mature beyond this, some do not.
It's likely that those who do not mature are those who are simply young in the eternal sense as well. Perhaps when they revisit their life, prior to venturing on to the next, they'll see this and learn.
2006-12-24 00:12:32 · answer #7 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you have to seek God and His righteousness.
Matt 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
2006-12-24 00:21:14 · answer #8 · answered by Doug 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why not? If you see Scrooge along the way give him my regards.
2006-12-24 00:17:54 · answer #9 · answered by copestir 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely not. It is so the wrong path.
http://www.handlethetruth.net
2006-12-24 00:19:15 · answer #10 · answered by truth_handl3r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋