Unit 6: Spiritual Renewal.


Spiritual Renewal.


We, human beings, need to renew our spirits, regardless of our religious beliefs. I believe that taking some time to reflect about the course our lives have taken is a great way to determine if we are living a purposeful life. Spiritual renewal is all about living a more purposeful life.

There are times when we feel we have lost our way, we don’t know what our north is anymore, and we need redirection. This is the time to seek spiritual renewal. Now, how do we renew our spirits? Well, there are different ways to do it, and it is up to every single individual to find out what works for them. Some people find fasting a good way to renew their spirits, others seek it through meditation, some other people go on spiritual retreats as a way to detach themselves from the material world, thus renewing their spirit.
In modern days, people try to take spiritual renewal more lightly, as it requires us to stop the course of our secular lives to be able to sharpen our spiritual selves. So, instead of renewing their spirits, some people have opted for self-care treatments as a way to disconnect from their daily routines. They go get a massage, take a bubble bath, light scented candles, listen to relaxing music, among other ‘activities’.
In my particular case, I don’t remember the last time I stopped to seek spiritual renewal. And in all honesty, it is something I need. I’ll try to incorporate some type of practice in my life that helps me renew my spirit.

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