There is a specific era in all of our evolutions when the imprinting of our surroundings teach us what we “should” be. It sets defined areas in our being that are designated for love, success, power, exhilaration, spirit, etc. Some of those areas get more developed than others, depending on our specific environment. Often what we lack in our developmental times becomes more developed in what we aspire to build for ourselves in adulthood.
Maybe we have parents that don’t show love. We have talked about this before. Attachment styles. An avoidant attachment style in parents may create an anxious attachment style in their child. That area of the child becomes more developed in the attempt to get their needs met and feel whole. That was a little throw back refresher for you.
Now let’s talk about spirit. What does that mean to you? Commonly in childhood spirit is experienced through a religious framework in which parents raise their children. But what happens when we become adults and we decide that the specific religion we have made space for our whole lives doesn’t really make sense? We let go of the religious practices and it leaves a void. Let’s call this the god hole.
We work so hard to become the whole, fulfilled, successful people. We work until it appears on the outside like we have it all. But there still remains a void. Many try to fill that void with other activities that make us feel alive. High sensation seeking. Drugs. Sex. Adventure. But still we don’t feel fulfilled. We’re left with an ache… the sensation of yearning deep within. What’s that about?
We all have a need to be connected to spirit (or whatever you want to call it). No matter what age. No matter what culture. How do we find our way to what makes sense to us, and fill the god hole in a way that is enriching and sustainable? How often do you sit in silence, willing to find within yourself what is needed?
Here’s the opportunity!
Sit still with these questions in silence for 20 minutes each day over the next week. Alright, alright, how about five minutes each day?! Allow yourself the space to feel whatever emotions come up in that time.
What does being connected to spirit look like to you?
What would be better in your life if you were connected to spirit?
What is one thing that you can do every day to fill your god hole with what you need to feel fulfilled?
Thanks for your time, have a great day!