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Many spiritual seekers feel called to
far-flung places across the globe in the interest of pursuing the path of
their enlightenment. This may indeed be the right course of action for
certain people, but it is by no means necessary for attaining an enlightened
consciousness. Enlightenment can take root anywhere on Earth as long as
the seeker is an open and ready vessel for higher consciousness. All we
need is a powerful intention, and a willingness to do the work necessary
to move forward on our path.
In terms of spiritual practice, at this
moment, there are more tools available to more people than at any other
time in history. We have access to so much wisdom through books,
magazines, the internet, television, and film. In addition, the
time-honored practice of meditation is free, and sitting quietly
everyday, listening to the universe, is a great way to start the journey
within. There is further inspiration in the fact that the greatest
teachers we have are our own life experiences, and they come to us every
day with new lessons and new opportunities to learn. If we look at the
people around us, we may realize that we have a spiritual community
already intact, and if we don’t, we can find one, if not in our own
neighborhood then online.
Meanwhile, if we feel called to travel
in search of teachers and experiences, then by all means, we should. But
if we can’t go to India, Burma, or Indonesia, or if we don’t have the
desire, this is not an obstacle in terms of our spiritual development. In
fact, we may simply be aware that our time and energy is best spent in
our own homes, with our meditation practice and all the complications and
joys of our own lives. We can confidently stay in one place, knowing that
everything that we need to attain enlightenment is always available right
where we are.
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