Finding My Spirituality: New Age Faith
The makings of my spirituality coexist nicely. The connectedness of my personal walk with God and conventional practices evokes deeper exploration.
Organized Religion
The universality of religion and Catholicism has been refreshing to discover. Since I relocated from Denver, I have met others of the same faith as me. Sharing and resonating with their holiday and churchgoing traditions is a pleasant experience.
I grew up in the Catholic Faith but as an adult, strayed from it to examine what truly resonated with my heart. Since reconnecting with church and religion in recent years, I have found a great sense of community which I’ve come to appreciate.
The recalling of my rediscovery of church and religion is remindful of my daughter’s baptism into the Catholic church. I wholeheartedly feel that was one of the best gifts she has received. Even if my baby gravitates towards a different faith as she grows, I am thrilled about an introduction to God and community was established for her.
Above anything it is empowering as her mother that through her baptism she awakens to the Holy Spirit dwelling in her. Knowing my child is covered and connected to God in some capacity gives me peace of mind as her mother in the chaotic world we’re in.
The Power Within
I was always advised to keep a mind of my own when it came to spirituality. My journey entails a beautiful blend of conventional and traditional wisdom from church and biblical teachings as well as my own gems I’ve discovered personally.
I do not discount the traditional sources of spiritual wisdom, as I have found great strength and peace in the scriptures of the Bible. Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 23, and Corinthians 13:4 have been heavily applicable to my life.
I am however aware of the potential for religion and the Bible to be misused and weaponized. I don’t believe God’s loving voice to be one of hate, condemnation or judgement. That is when I stray and find refuge in my personal path with him.
In doing so, I’ve discovered many spiritual texts and practices that deeply feed my being. One of the most healing elements of my routine is journaling. Sitting with my being and communing with my own inner priesthood, a term coined by spiritualist Janet Oconnor, is extremely soothing.
This practice connects me with my intuitive abilities which reminds me of the Conversations with God book series. An idea presented in these texts is that God communicates with us through feeling, and I have resonated profoundly with that as I believe his guidance materializes through my introspective discoveries. In essence, spirituality is about what profoundly speaks to me and touches my inner most being.
Additionally, I know that heaven looks out for me. I feel ancestral energy guiding me and I’m becoming more relaxed about that discovery. Battling mental health, learning how to parent better, and navigating the frustrations of parenthood have left me feeling fragile and defeated at times.
Through it all I’ll experience a memory or have a dream of a deceased loved one accompanied by distinct peace and bliss. That feels like a token of heaven assuring me that I am guided, protected and okay.
One of the most rewarding components of my faith is my openness to other means of divine connection. Interspirituality is the term for this, and I see it manifesting nicely in my life. I was baptized as a Catholic, but I have found an interest in Buddhism. Much of Buddhist literature entails interesting philosophies such as the root of human suffering, that id appreciate knowing more about.
Ultimately, spirituality is an endless journey of exploration and deep learning for me. Currently, my biggest revelation is that God‘s plan may look and feel different but it is much more enriching to the plans I’ve created.
I view my life as one fluid walk with God. Every decision I make is anointed by his divine instruction.
