Boosting Spiritual Self-Confidence by Sylvia Burns

Spiritual self-confidence sounds appealing doesn’t it… so what is it? And how can it help?

These questions have lingered in my mind lately as I navigate the shifting tides of my life and support those close to me weathering their own storms.

Reflection: Have you noticed how often, our greatest growth comes from times of adversity?

The stories that inspire us most are of individuals who, through hardship and heartache, discover new strength and purpose, and are transformed by their journey.

One simple practice I find invaluable, is to simply pause, step back, and gently ask myself, “Why is this happening for me?” This subtle shift in perspective lifts me from passive victim to potential participant, open and aware.

Reflection: What helps you hold steady through uncertain times?

This sense that every experience holds a lesson or a purpose, hints that our lives have meaning, that there is something more to us, and that life is much more than a series of random events.

Reflection: Is there a time when you have found the gift in a difficult time?

Through my own spiritual studies and experience, I have come to know that I am Soul, a spiritual being, and that my life journey is a particular and personal curriculum I agreed to before my birth.  More importantly, I know as Soul, I am never alone and that divine love and guidance is ever present.

Whether we are aware or not, we each have our own tutors and guides, ever willing and present to help and support should we ask for guidance.

Reflection: How do you connect with your inner voice of wisdom?

In any learning environment, students’ knowledge and understanding grows over time, bringing a deeper understanding of how the world works, and ultimately how they might flourish in it as they mature.

And so, it has been for me. My spiritual practice has allowed me to experience that as Soul, I am loved, cherished, and have unlimited creative potential. Divine Spirit, and my inner teacher, are a constant presence in my life. Over time, gifts of experience and insight have built a relationship of mutual trust and deep connection. No matter what life brings, I am confident that here is an opportunity to learn something for my spiritual benefit. This profound trust in my relationship with Spirit helps me to relax, to let go of my doubts and fears.

Reflection: Have you noticed wisdom and insights bubble up more easily when you are relaxed and open?  

Truth and wisdom are within us all. Tuning in to my own creativity as Soul, an answer, a way forward, takes shape. Through this process I can begin to craft a life aligned with my spiritual purpose.

It sounds so easy, doesn’t it?! And yet in this school of hard knocks, our spiritual progress is often hard won.  We are each on our own Hero’s journey.

Seeing life in this way allows us to open to and develop confidence in our own inner wisdom and the creative power of Soul.  

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