The Spirit of Things Choosing Pathways by Samantha Duly This month, I will be writing about choosing pathways. This is quite timely considering we have just entered into the New Year and even moreso as it is also the start of a new decade. To begin this topic, let us examine this time of year as a whole. Many of us make New Year’s resolutions that sometimes we do not keep. I wait until about the end of January or beginning of February to make decisions, to plan new ways and directions that I want to go in or implement. For example, I feel we can put too much pressure on ourselves when we are just ‘coming down’ from the festivities. Christmas and the holiday period, especially around this time of year can be fraught with many difficulties, including family issues, monetary and relationship problems. So, if you want to make positive changes and choose new pathways this
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year, be gentle on yourself and set yourself realistic goals/achievements.
“When we first embark on our spiritual journey, there are so many different aspects to our path.” When we first embark on our spiritual journey, there are so many different aspects to our path and not knowing which one to take can cause us confusion at times. Acquaintances, family and friends can give us ideas and suggestions, but really, we are the ones that need to decide where our path will take us. Sitting with yourself in contemplation is a good start and maybe writing down a few headings, such as my direction in life, my personal development, my spiritual development, how do I want to be of service to humanity? What are the qualities that I can personally offer? Writing notes is a great
start. Also, try just sitting in contemplation: this is your time and space to sit with your spirit and your soul. Before we even embark on this spiritual journey called life, we have to work on ‘self’ and be in a good place on all levels, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically. How can we help others if we have not helped ourselves in the first instance? Some examples of choosing a pathway that is in line with your own personal spirituality and attributes and in keeping with my column they could be; meditation classes, yoga, spiritual healing including Reiki.
“How can we help others if we have not helped ourselves in the first instance?” It could also include trance healing, spiritual development, psychic development, mediumistic development - this can
