One of the greatest challenges & obstacles to our spiritual walk is the ability to discover who we truly are. We’ve become so entangled in the cares of this world that we often feel that we have no time to pursue spiritual things & knowledge. Sadly, we so strongly identify with our physical bodies & this earthly experience that many of us grow old never learning the truth of our being or the power which is within us.

The one important truth that we must all be reminded of is that we are not physical beings. We know that we are matter; and we know that all matter is energy. Therefore, we are energy; and energy is never created nor destroyed, it only transitions from one state to another. So logically we are inherently aware that we are more than physical bodies. And the truth is we are spiritual. Our physical body is just a garment of clothes, a suit, which we wear in order to experience this material world. And so the purpose of our physical life is to bring out what’s within us. The point of life is to reconnect with who we really are.

So how can we learn to find ourselves?

1. By just learning to be still and becoming more aware of the present moment. For, it is in that moment that we truly discover our real identity.
2. By personal reflection. At the end of each day we should think back over what we said & did. Ask ourselves such questions as “Why did I do this? Why did I say that? Why did I act that way? Would you have said or acted in such a manner in front of your Creator?

Ignorance pulls a veil over our spiritual eyes and so we don’t see the truth of our being. But as we meditate upon the above questions we come to understand and know ourselves in a different way. And as we seek to become less selfish and more selfless in our words, thoughts, and deeds we begin to tap into our inner essence which is in fact part of a Universal Source. Our inner self is in truth connected to all things, people, & God. Everything in the universe is connected through God’s Spirit. God is the essence of all, “the “Life” within all; the Self within all beings.” (Upanishads). So, when we come to know ourselves, we in truth, come face to face with God.

By turning within & coming to know who we truly are we will begin to express the best of what’s within us. And this will have a profound impact on the world around us. Therefore, let’s allow our light & love shine to all by seeking to know and be our “SELF”.

God bless you on your journey & remember to always – Heed the Spirit,

Anthony