Signs of a spiritual awakening

Happy New Year to you all!

We’ve seen several lists of New Year’s Resolutions over the past week or so, but one list came my way that isn’t a list of resolutions but rather a list indicating signs that one has had a “spiritual awakening.”

In the days to come, I’ll be discussing each item in terms of the spiritual journey which we are all beginning to take. (When it comes to the spiritual life, I prefer to think that we are all beginners, hence the name of this blog.)

Anyway, look it over and see what you stand. What do you need to pray for? What do you need to constantly practice? How have any of these qualities been developing in your life over the past year, and where to you hope the Lord guide you to develop in over the year to come? And God bless you.

1. An increased tendency to let things happen rather than to make things happen.

2. Frequent attacks of smiling.

3. Feelings of being connected with others and nature.

4. Frequent overwhelming episodes of appreciation.

5. A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than from fears based on past experiences.

6. An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment.

7. A loss of ability to worry.

8. A loss of interest in conflict.

9. A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others.

10. A loss of interest in judging others.

11. A loss of interest in judging self.

12. Gaining the ability to love without expecting anything in return.

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