There are many opinions on the meaning of spirituality.

Some of the terminologies are interchangeable (e.g., Ascension and Enlightenment)

Learn about the differences and take what resonates with you as your understanding.

Ultimately, if you break it down, there is a common thread which underpins everything.

If we overcome the programming of our youth, culture and society, and learn to view ourselves as just more than a physical body, we can exist as multi-dimensional being at a higher level of consciousness and awareness.

Once this happens, we become detached somewhat from our physical reality and learn to flow with the signs and energies of the universe (More on this in the Universe Alignment section.)

Walking down the spiritual path is not linear. 

Although to help people get started the process has been defined here in four very high-level steps —Mind, Body, Soul, and Spirit  -  the actual path can be more like a spiral.

Your mind starts to kick in and set all sort of expectations as to what the process should be like but what may actually happen is completely different.

Just relax and be patient.

 If a goal or expectation is not reached, it’s okay. 

There is an underlying lesson still playing out.

There may be periods where is everything is clear, perfect. 

You feel alive.

However, this could be followed by periods of cloudiness, uncertainty and dark feelings.

Accept this as the norm. 

There will be ups and downs until slowly the percentage of ups increases and remains for longer.

Eventually, balance within yourself will happen.

Walking the spiritual path is not easy.

Be gentle on yourself when you fall back or down. 

Pick yourself up and start over.

 Keep going.

Once you become aware of the higher levels of consciousness within yourself and you start connecting with the universal energies, your level of faith, hope and courage increases.

It will keep you moving forward step by step.