I recently listened to a podcast which offered the idea that not everybody is meant to be on the same path here on earth. That notion is never more evident than when you think about all of the religions and spiritual practices circling around with us on the planet.
Sort of a ‘duh’ moment.
I’ve had friends tell me their goals are to become enlightened. Truth be told, I’m sure actual enlightenment is as varied as individuals are.
I’m in the very human realm of survival, sustainability, learning as much as I can, and attempting to revel in the abundance that I truly believe exists. If enlightenment happens along the way, I suppose I’d be open to it.
But to think that everyone here needs to be enlightened to elevate existence from 3D to 4D may just be naive. What if it’s truly more simple in its complexity?
Britannica.com says enlightenment is:
1 : the state of having knowledge or understanding * the search for spiritual enlightenment * the act of giving someone knowledge or understanding
3 Buddhism : a final spiritual state marked by the absence of desire or suffering
We’re all different. We’re all connected. We’re all connected to Earth and its many inhabitants whether we think about it, explore it, dissolve from it, or not.
This idea that suggests that we don’t all need to be serving the same purpose sits well with me. I’m finding solace in the belief that not only is enlightenment not the goal for everyone, it never needed to be, anyway! Balance, right?
There are many ways to experience spirituality. Let’s let Oxford Languages via Google define it:
- the quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.
Spirituality doesn’t need to mean seeking or attaining enlightenment. And not everyone needs to be spiritual in order to serve a purpose here on Earth.
It’s all kind of refreshing.
Swellness Vibes 