When we talk about psychology, we refer to developing ourselves. When we talk about spirituality, we refer to transcending our selves. Most of us have entertained thoughts and feelings that there must be more to life than daily routines at home and work. Such reflections are at the heart of the world’s greatest religious and spiritual traditions. Yes, we need success, recognition, and appreciation, but we also require meaning, purpose, and fulfillment.
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I connect with this absolutely, particularly in my former occupation. Having left that former occupation the challenge is now to find the “great things I could be doing today”. What a massive and rich journey. Meaning, purpose and fulfillment must come first, but get lost in the matrix of modern life ever so often. It is like a modern social disease eating us out from the inside.