It is critical to set goals for ourselves. This is a good practice not only for our spiritual quest but for all aspects of our life. If we wish to have a certain career, we need to devote time to studies. If we wish to amass a certain amount of money, we need to plan for our savings. If we wish to develop a hobby or talent, we need to put in practice time to become proficient. Similarly, if we wish to develop the spiritual side of our life and empower our soul, then we need to plan time for that goal as well.
Often people make their spiritual pursuits their last priority. They do all the things they wish to do each day, and if there is any time left they may devote it to for spiritual pursuits. But, all too often, we become so caught up in the storms of life that no time is left for our soul. If we can allot few minutes for spiritual pursuits and keep that as sacred time for ourselves, and then fill up the other hours with other activities, we can achieve our spiritual goal.
The key to making spiritual time a priority is to evaluate its importance in relation to the rest of the time we spend, mostly in the upkeep of our physical body. If we exist solely to maintain the physical body, then what do we gain? If we wish to achieve more than just the upkeep of our body, if we wish to develop our intellectual, cultural side and spiritual side, or to make a contribution to the world, then we must allot time for these pursuits.
If we devote time to the spiritual side and empower the soul, then we will find growth in other aspects of our life too. When we tap into our soul and its infinite wisdom, bliss, immortality, fearlessness and connectedness, we find that we can develop our other side. It can help us improve our performance in many aspects of our life. It is similar to putting money in a savings account; the money will accrue interest that will help us with other expenditures later on.
The choice is ours. If we wish to empower our soul and enjoy its gifts, then we can set priorities for our daily life and stick to them.
We may find other creative ways to manage our time and devote it to empowering our soul. By doing so, we can enjoy inner bliss, peace and love.
