The Hurdles Faced By A Spiritual Seeker

If you are a spiritual seeker and wish to embrace the path of spirituality, there are several hurdles you will encounter. The reasons for the face off against hurdles or obstacles will be discussed in later paragraphs when we understand the true essence of embracing the spiritual path. As a spiritual seeker, there are certain things that need to be duly followed. While in this article we touch upon the things that need to be followed, we delve into the hurdles faced by a person who embraces spirituality as a way of life.

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What needs to be understood at first is that the spiritual path is definitely not easy. This is precisely so because the battle does not lie with forces on the outside- it is a battle waged with the inner self. Doing good, believing in the possibility of enlightenment, meditation and regard for human life are some of the things that pertain to treading the spiritual path.

Now, because of the fact that the battle does not lie on the outside and has to be waged with the inner self, the devils or negative functions are more pronounced. For instance, one of the greatest obstacles is our own thoughts. Thoughts are something that cannot be controlled easily. It requires great effort to confront and surmount negative thoughts.

As such, when embracing the spiritual path, while thoughts can be one of the many hurdles, many other hurdles come from external influences as well. Meaning, an external force in the form of a an individual may seek to dislodge our composure.

What must be understood is that the hurdles are only an opportunity to eliminate the negativity that is remnant in any form. Thus, if we wish to embrace the spiritual path, it is essential that we do not get swayed by our environment and most importantly, by our own thoughts.