How to Develop Spirituality for Beginners

Last Updated on June 17, 2023

Spirituality goes beyond the material. It’s about fully appreciating all aspects of life. Most of us have learned to experience the world in a very superficial way, but there’s much more beneath the surface. And developing spirituality will help you see that.

In today’s post, you’ll learn what spirituality is and why you should strengthen yours, in addition to ten powerful ways to develop your spirituality.

What Is Spirituality?

“You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own soul.” – Swami Vivekananda

Spirituality is a connection with something greater than yourself. It is highly personal and usually includes a search for a higher purpose in life. When life gets challenging, many people turn to spirituality as a way to cope and restore hope.

There is a wide range of beliefs in spirituality. And some of the most common are the connection to humanity and nature, personal growth, the search for meaning, religious experiences, and the belief in supernatural realms beyond the observable world.

Spirituality goes hand-in-hand with religion and acknowledges that all religions are different paths to the same destination. However, you do not have to be religious to be spiritual and vice versa.

Why You Should Develop Spirituality

Developing spirituality will bring you many benefits in life, positively impacting your physical, mental, and emotional health. It gives you hope when you most need it, keeps you calmer in stressful situations, inspires you to grow into a better person, and leads to a more balanced, fulfilled, and happy life.

More benefits of developing spirituality include:

• Better psychical health
• Improves mental health, including less depression and anxiety
• Less stress
• Boost overall wellbeing
• Greater happiness
• More compassion
• Help develop positive relationships
• Cultivates healthy living habits
• Bring more meaning to life

10 Ways to Develop Spirituality

There are several ways to strengthen your spirituality. As it’s a unique experience for everyone, you might want to consider different ideas. Below are 10 ways to develop spirituality to get you started.

1. Open Your Mind

We tend to judge things based on past experience. Try to be open and non-judgmental when it comes to new things. New opportunities to learn and expand your horizons are all around you. Achieving a higher sense of spirituality requires being open to possibilities. 

2. Listen

Very few people actually listen. Most of us are just waiting for our turn to speak. That’s why it’s so important to learn to listen. But not just with your ears. It’s also about listening with your heart to hear what the world is trying to communicate to you.

3. Follow Your Own Path

Part of spirituality involves seeing the truth and being true to yourself. Aim to live your life as your most authentic self and follow your own path. Stop worrying about what other people think, step out of your comfort zone, and live the life you want.

4. Be In Nature

There is nothing more spiritual than sitting in nature with the sunshine hitting your face and the breeze on your back. So try to spend more time in nature and be mindful of your surroundings. Truly experience the trees, grass, flowers, birds, and all the wonders of nature. 

5. Find Your True Calling

The mere act of being curious about the universe and its meaning is an exercise in spirituality. Consider what your calling in life could be and what you could do for the world. What is the greatest gift you have to give?

See also: How to find your true calling

6. Discover Who You Are

Spirituality is ultimately about self-discovery and growth. So discovering who you really are is a crucial part of the spiritual journey. Be curious and ask yourself many questions to better understand yourself.

You can find just the right questions in My Spiritual Journey Journal, which is a printable journal I created with 45 powerful prompts to help you grow spiritually and learn from your inner self.

7. Live In the Present Moment

Living in the past or the future is not living. Life can only be lived in the present moment. Part of being spiritual is recognizing that living a present life today will lead to a better tomorrow. Try to spend more time each day focusing only on the moment you are currently experiencing.

See also: How to live in the present moment

8. Love Yourself

If you don’t love yourself, how can you feel comfortable enough to show the world who you really are? We have all failed and made mistakes in our lives before, but that doesn’t define us. It just describes our specific situation at a specific time. 

See also: 14 powerful tips for self-love

9. Experience New Things

To fully understand yourself, it is crucial to experience new things. It’s all about meeting new people, reading new books, traveling to new places, etc. By exposing yourself to everything that you find interesting, you can learn everything there is to know about yourself.

10. Meditate

Set aside time every day to slow down and put the focus within by meditating. Meditation will truly help develop your spirituality and experience the depths of who you are. If you are a beginner and want some tips on how to meditate, check out THIS post.

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