The path of life is about learning how to reveal your spiritual gifts of insight and wisdom. You can do this. These treasures are the legacy of our ancestors. They lay dormant in our DNA, waiting for us to open them. See how walking your soul path unveils these latent talents.
Language is indeed a powerful tool. It allows us to express thoughts, share knowledge, and connect with others on a deep level. Language can be used to inspire, comfort, and guide people on their spiritual journeys. However, this same power can be misused. In the spiritual arena, some may exploit language to manipulate and retain followers.
Walking Your Soul Path
Western organized religion (1) uses the term gifts of the spirit. What it really refers to is skills that can be learned or philosophical arguments. It is important to find out what these terms really mean. They are not referring to the genuine inner wisdom gifts of the soul but to describe things you can learn, skills, abilities, and talents.
Some say latent talents are also gifts, but we disagree with this assessment. Again, it is because Western religion uses the term talents to describe things you can learn, like dancing or singing. It’s the same way talents are like any analytical skill. Mathematics is an analytical skill set that can be learned. Some people have the natural to learn math quickly, while others struggle.
What Does Walking Your Soul Path Mean?
To walk this path in life means living in alignment with your true self and purpose. When you walk this path, you are naturally learning how to reveal spiritual gifts of insight and wisdom. Here are some key aspects:
Follow your heart. Understand your purpose by what you are drawn to. This doesn’t mean you have to be good at it. Following this path is about fulfilling the purpose of your heart. Those who believe in reincarnation say your path is tied to previous lifetimes. The lessons you learn are designed to further your spiritual growth and development.
Seek spiritual alignment. When you follow the path of the soul, you align with your physical and spiritual selves. This alignment helps you move with the flow of life rather than resisting it.
Live with authenticity. It involves being true to yourself, embracing your unique talents, and following your passions. This authenticity brings joy and fulfillment.
Focus on learning and growing. This path includes learning important life lessons. These lessons help you develop the skills and mindset needed to achieve your soul’s purpose. It’s not about joining a religion and memorizing texts. These are counterfeits for the authentic spiritual walk.
Contribute something positive to the world. Walking your soul path often means using your gifts to help others and make a positive impact on the world.
Listen to your gut instincts and intuition. Trusting your intuition and inner wisdom is crucial. This inner guidance helps you make decisions that are in line with your soul’s purpose.
Walking this path is a journey of self-discovery that opens the spiritual gifts of insight and wisdom. It’s about finding and following what truly resonates with your heart and soul.
Seek the Virtues of the Spirit
The virtues of the spirit are the most valuable assets of the soul because they are the highest expressions of human nature. The nine virtues correspond to the nine personality types of the Enneagram. These virtues include gratitude, joyfulness, happiness, love, thankfulness, blissfulness, appreciation, mindfulness, and serenity.
Western religion uses the term virtues or gifts of the spirit. But they are talking about the nine virtues of the spirit. It substitutes the study of religious doctrine or texts, which has nothing to do with these gifts.
These treasures of our soul are the legacy of our ancestors, a culmination of connections stretching back to the beginning. They are blessings earned by our ancestors. We inherit them through our DNA, acquiring their use through this inheritance. You don’t need to join a religion to help you find or unlock these spiritual treasures because they are already yours.
Your spiritual path in life is unique because you have different gifts, which is why we need to learn how to walk our path. Learning how to reveal your spiritual gifts of insight and wisdom is an inward journey of self-discovery.
We recognize these gifts when we see them in action. For instance, the ability to facilitate healing is a talent. Feeling the emotions of other people or places is the gift of the empath. Many sages and spiritual teachers tell us walking your soul path is the purpose of life. The tools used on this journey enable us to open these spiritual treasures of the soul.
The Shamanic Journey is one of the earliest tools for exploring awareness. It’s a process we use to reveal our gifts and talents. Sandra Ingerman’s book Shamanic Journeying: A Beginner’s Guide is an excellent resource for learning this process (2).
The Spiritual Gifts of Insight and Wisdom
Now, let’s go back to talk about skills. You can increase access to these latent skills, abilities, and talents in the same way you can increase athletic ability. It’s like playing basketball.
Some people have a natural talent for basketball. Take Michael Jordan, for instance. You can practice for years and never be able to do the things Mr. Jordan can do. That doesn’t mean we can’t have fun playing basketball, even if we can’t pass, shoot, and dunk like Michael Jordan. It means your gifts differ from his.
Mr. Jordan learned to play basketball by playing basketball. He played because he loved the game. We can learn a lot about finding our own path by following this example. Do what you love.
These unique core gifts come in a variety, like a rainbow of different colors. Your personality and instincts are only a part of the equation. We also have the gifts passed from our ancestors.
Start by walking your soul path. Learn what latent gifts and abilities you have. Some people have just a few gifts, and some have several. You may not be aware of these spiritual treasures until you awaken them. Discovering the doorways to higher states of consciousness is a part of the growth process. There are many levels of consciousness available to us if we seek them.
Instead of looking for a list of potential gifts you might or might not have, learn to awaken to your own! These are your inner wisdom gifts that are a part of your DNA. It is easier than you think. Just remember, be gentle with yourself. Progress is hard to predict. We each learn at different rates. Be patient and gentle with yourself. Be persistent and keep using processes like the Shamanic Journey.
Consciousness exploration involves serious inner work. These processes will illuminate any roadblocks to your growth, and your discoveries will be part of the legacy you leave to others.
You can use the shamanic journey or other tools to walk your own path and explore consciousness without joining a religion. All you need to do is follow the process. These tools come from Eastern traditions. Their focus is on exploring consciousness and developing human potential.
Learning How to Reveal Your Spiritual Gifts
Discovering the gifts of your spirit is easier than you think. All you need to do is learn to listen to your intuition and your heart. The hard part is often avoiding the obstacles. If you can avoid these roadblocks, your journey will be much easier.
Avoiding the Common Roadblocks
It’s important to be aware of the roadblocks that can hinder your progress toward spiritual advancement. Here are some key obstacles to avoid:
1. Organized Religion. One of the biggest roadblocks to walking your soul path is organized religion. It promotes a set of beliefs and practices that sound spiritual but are really designed to make you a customer. Organized religion substitutes myths and superstitions for facts and processes of self-development.
2. Fear and doubt. Fear of the unknown and self-doubt can prevent you from exploring your spiritual gifts. It’s important to trust yourself and be open to new experiences.
3. Lack of support. Being around people who do not understand or support your spiritual journey can be discouraging. Seek a community or mentors who can provide guidance and encouragement.
4. Over-Reliance on External Validation. Relying too much on others’ approval can distract you from your inner guidance. Trust your intuition and inner wisdom.
5. Neglecting Self-Care. Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish. Your physical and emotional well-being is important in maintaining balance.
6. Ignoring Personal Boundaries. It’s important to set and respect personal boundaries. Overextending yourself can drain your energy and hinder your spiritual growth.
7. Materialism. Becoming too focused on material gains can distract you from your spiritual path. Remember that true fulfillment comes from within.
8. Impatience. Spiritual growth is a gradual process. Being impatient can lead to frustration and discouragement. Embrace the journey and be patient with yourself.
9. Comparing Yourself to Others. Everyone’s spiritual journey is unique. Comparing yourself to others can create unnecessary pressure and self-doubt.
10. Lack of discipline. Developing these treasures of the spirit requires consistent practice and dedication. Without discipline, progress can be challenging.
By being aware of these roadblocks and actively working to overcome them, you can more effectively reveal and develop your gifts. Remember, the journey is personal and unique to you, so trust the process and stay true to yourself. Okay, now for the tools you need to facilitate positive growth
Tools for Unlocking Inner Wisdom Gifts
Unlocking your inner wisdom is a journey that can be enriching and transformative. This process involves tapping into the innate knowledge and intuition that resides within each of us. Here are some key tools that can help you on this path:
1. Spend Time in Meditation
Learning how to reveal your spiritual gifts requires grounding. The right process of meditation enables us to reach the ground state. This is the fourth state of consciousness. One process stands above all others.
Japa Meditation or Transcendental Meditation (TM), is the most effective process to reach this state. It involves using a mantra to reach the fourth state of consciousness. It helps focus the mind and connect with the inner self.
Seated Mindfulness Meditation: Sit comfortably and focus on your breath. Notice your thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Walking Mindfulness Meditation: Walk slowly and pay attention to each step. Feel the ground beneath your feet and be present in the moment.
2. Expand The Mind By Reading
Look for scientific books or books about spiritual practices and beliefs. Learning about other worldviews expands your perspective. This perspective helps you recognize counterfeits from authentic spiritual ideas, groups, or leaders.
3. Use Spiritual Technologies
These processes are a collection of proven methods to expand awareness and consciousness. They are essential for learning how to reveal your spiritual gifts. We call them spiritual technologies. They help us expand awareness and unlock these treasures. We divide these tools into four major categories:
— Analytical Tools
— Meditation
— Awareness Tools and Techniques
— Natural Healing Modalities
Walking your Soul Path is what Joseph Campbell calls The Hero’s Journey. (3) Creating your own path does not mean you need to walk alone. Find others who are walking a path like yours. Learn from them, help them teach others, and accept their help.
We are all on our path, going at our own pace. Some people get their gifts all at once, others over time. They are available when we are ready to receive them. Awakening is like a butterfly transformation. It takes time.
In Conclusion
There’s nothing wrong with studying philosophy. Nor is there anything wrong with developing useful skills and abilities. However, these differ from spiritual virtues and gifts. Learning how to reveal your spiritual gifts of insight and wisdom is about following your path of spiritual growth. Don’t be afraid to begin walking your soul path by practicing spiritual technologies daily.
Use as many spiritual technologies as you can and find out what treasures you have hidden away in your DNA. We’d like to hear about your experience with these processes.
References
(1) Religions by population or group.
(2) Shamanic Journeying: A Beginner’s Guide by Sandra Ingerman.
(3) Joseph Campbell & Joseph Campbell’s book, The Hero with a Thousand Faces.you