Why Should You Nurture Spiritual Formation Within Yourself

We are all spiritual beings. Our physical bodies or appearance is just one part that is seen. The other and the major part is what's unseen - our mind. Sometimes, we may not show what we are feeling, and that could create a misunderstanding among others. Our life is driven by the unseen part, which is our mind and soul. What we think and believe has a lot to do with what happens to us.

Everyone may not feel connected with God, and that is okay. Spiritual formation is not a process but a journey where we move towards the direction of feeling connected with God. This may not be an easy road, but once you start your journey, you will start feeling your connection not just with God but with yourself also. There are various centers for spiritual formation where you can register and start this wonderful journey. 

But the importance of spiritual formation or what good it does do still may be a question to many. Spiritual formation is like finding yourself in a chaotic schedule and lifestyle and feeling your soul respond to you. It is like sitting with yourself and enjoying your own company more than anyone else’s. 

More than anything else, spiritual formation is about peace making and finding your inner happiness in the emptiness or void. When you create a connection with God, or yourself, you automatically start responding to the little things in a more positive and happy way. This is a sign that you have started your journey in finding your connection with your soul and God. 

We as human beings are more concerned with how we look or what impression we are setting on the other person through our clothes or appearance. But what we should focus on is the inner beauty that actually attracts people towards yourself. There is a famous saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” We, humans, are all covers that have different stories written inside. What we need to do is narrate our story not with the cover but with our words and actions. 

Sheila Wise Rowe, who believes in truth telling and emotional healing, is a good example to follow if you are looking to connect with your inner soul. It is not the appearances that matter, but what’s on the inside reflects people, just like you do not get inspired by an inspirational video or speech for a long time; in the same way, you cannot be attracted to outer beauty for a long time. But inner beauty stays forever and goes a long way in making peace with others.

If you wish to know more about spiritual formation or peace making, the Center for Formation, Justice, and Peace can help you. 

Please visit the website to know more: https://centerfjp.org/

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