5 Ways to Go on a Spiritual Journey to Discover Yourself

Starting a new phase of life can sometimes be very overwhelming and anxiety-inducing, especially when you are turning a completely unknown leaf. Spiritual journeys for beginners are often something that makes them wonder whether they are on the right path or not, it makes them question what to do, and where to begin from.  Read on to find out more!

A spiritual journey is a process, where a person reconciles and reconnects with his spirit and the divine powers that guide through life. It is a process where someone looks for religious, and spiritual guidance to straighten out the problems in their lives, to find the peace and the stability in their lives that they could not find in their usual life routine.

Every person has a different way of reconnecting with their spiritual side, and likewise, each experience yields different results. It is a process where you learn to appreciate your self and the world around you and appreciate the people around you, and you take a positive outlook on your relationships with your loved ones and God.  

It is also known as the process of building a relationship between you and God, in order to understand the meaning of life, and the purpose you have in the whole scheme of things. Going on a spiritual journey can often seem too troublesome, but that is because there is very little knowledge about what to do and what to expect in return, and therefore, you hesitate, read ahead to get a guide to understanding how to go on a spiritual journey of your own, and accounts from people that tell you what to expect when you finish the journey.  

A spiritual journey for a beginner can always be a little confusing, a little overwhelming especially if you don’t know where you’re heading or what you are supposed to do. In such cases, just a little help, or direction would help you kick start your spiritual journey. We've arranged a few steps you could follow when you begin your journey.

1. Comprehend that you will be walking alone on this journey.  
    

2. Keep a record of all your feelings and thoughts during the journey. Maintain a journal.  
    

3. Setting and prioritizing goals and objectives eases the journey overall and eliminates distractions. 
    

4. Decide whether you want to answer one or multiple problems.  
    

5. Look for sacred texts. 
    

6. Talk to learned people, scholars, and elders that have gone on a spiritual journey themselves and can now assist you with yours.  
    

7. Don’t hesitate to reach out for community support.  
    

8. Look at YouTube videos, or tutorials for meditation, and practice it often.  
    

9. Make exercise an evident part of your spiritual life.  
    

10. Designate a corner for yourself where you sit and reflect on life.  
     

11. Visit sacred places 
     

12. Question yourself and compare yourself from when you started the journey in the light of your goals, in order to see how much progress you have made, and how much more there is left to do.  

Some people have put these steps into practice, and have made spiritual journeys. These people have turned into different personalities and have found themselves to be more at peace, and happy with what life holds for them than before. Here are some stories that you can read and see how life changed for people that chose to go on a journey that shaped their lives

Paula wrote on a website called “Heaven Letters” about her spiritual journey from the beginning of her life, and it was titled “A short story of my Spiritual Journey.” Born and raised in a Lutheran religion Paula talks about her journey from being strictly stagnant about her own religion, to falling into depression after the demise of her father and then into the journey of looking for answers to the questions that were raised within her. 

She talks about how she finally understands why God asks everyone to look at the world the way Christ did; it is because when you look at people with admiration and love, you unleash within them the confidence to look at themselves the same way. It’s how Paula found the strength to rediscover herself. She is still on a journey and continues to look for the answer, and the ultimate love from God.  

Joe Love, a blogger, has written an article titled, “What’s Your Spiritual Journey Story” where he talks about what spiritual stories are made up of. He talks about how people usually try to erase their pasts when they go on a spiritual journey, which isn’t something recommended. Your past shapes you into the person who is now looking for ways to correct himself. 

If you write about your spiritual journey you wouldn’t just write about the things you have experienced, but you would write about the people you have loved, the scars you have obtained on the journey of your life, and the lessons you have learned. This shows that a spiritual journey isn’t about how much you have changed, but also about love, pain, and evolving out of those experiences.  

Teal Swan is an influential YouTuber that started her journey six years ago. She is known for her videos, her books, and her speeches around the world. As an author and a spiritual speaker she travels around the globe, teaching young people, and people of all ages the art of self-improvement and how to develop themselves in all walks of life – emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. She releases an episode every Saturday on her channel which is a reflection of her own life experiences for people to learn from. Her channel has had over sixty million views over the span of six years. 

Have you ever given too much thought about life and how it keeps changing and transforming? Or have you ever thought about the ever-changing dynamics of the world? Jason Silva is a passionate Youtuber that puts light on all these issues, while also talking about spiritual things. He started his Youtube journey in April 2013 and has had almost 37 million views to date. He talks about how development in science, technology, and arts can have a huge effect on the people and their lives overall. He talks about depression, the fear of being fully alive, and other such thought-provoking topics. 

This is a well-known Indian You-tuber, who started his You-tube journey in 2012, and has made quite a name. He initially handled Yoga and how it is not just an outdated process from back in the days, but a source of meditation which helps you set aside the worries of the world and connect with God, and all the other reasons that set you apart from the shackles that stop you from being absolutely free. However, he talks about other things such as handling depressive thoughts, and things like overcoming the fears of being judged. He has about 859,549 followers on his channel, and it is increasing day by day. 

A person’s spiritual journey could become difficult if they don’t know what to do, and what to expect. In order to resolve these issues and to give people an elaborate and complete experience of their spiritual awakening, the article tackles a few points such as: what a spiritual journey is, how to go about it, and a few stories from people that have been on spiritual journeys themselves and therefore have some wisdom to share. In addition to these things, the article lists three of the most influential spiritual YouTubers to help you get a detailed guidance.