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The following set of spiritual criteria can serve as a mirror that reflects your spiritual health. If you're questioning
your life's direction or wondering how to find out what really matters to you, this checklist might hold some clues. You know that your spiritual IQ is climbing when you…
- notice that you're less bothered by the ups and downs of your life;
- remember to ask for grace and guidance from the higher powers at the heart of the universe and are open to receiving them through surprising channels;
- realize that you're happier and more peaceful when you stop trying to control every situation;
- recognize that living from your own essence is more important than getting the approval of others;
- find it easier to forgive your parents, your ex-spouse, the coach who bullied you in high school, and yourself;
- wake up some mornings feeling grateful for no good reason;
- treat feelings of anger, jealousy, and blame as signals to do self-inquiry and take time to look into what's behind those feelings;
- develop inner practices like meditation, mindful awareness, self-inquiry, and silent contemplation;
- know how to tap an inner source of personal strength and resourcefulness so that you're less fearful of the sorts of situations and outcomes that used to bother you;
- experience feelings of equality, kinship, and concern for other people, animals, and the earth;
- are less afraid to speak the truth—and know how to do it gently;
- above all, feel a growing connection to your own unshakable essence, your inner self, your Buddha nature, or whatever name you use to identify your spirit.
~Excerpt from "How Spiritual Are You?" by Sally Kempton, Body+Soul Magazine
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