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9 Signs You Are in Need of Soul Development

8/22/2015

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Today, people are bombarded with opportunities for personal development. Most of these classes or tools benefit the work force making people better leaders, more efficient employees and more creative marketers. For some, the more they give themselves into the business world the more their soul becomes lost. Why? Because most prioritize work and every ounce of sweat and energy goes into work. This leaves the soul “high and dry” waving its hand in the corner that says, “please pick me!”

For many the soul is the last kid chosen for a game of pickup basketball. When picked last long-term, the soul gets discouraged, fearful and weak. It no longer wants to play basketball because the soul may get one or two shots and shooting the entire game.

For those that are wrapped up in the work world and are unhappy (and needing more in life) it is your soul’s way of tapping you on the shoulder, or throwing a basketball at your head, depending on the severity.  Find out if your soul is in need of some “TLC” below.

Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat – If the only thing you know in life is work, or you work to keep yourself busy, your soul is in dire need of a break. There are so many beautiful things in this world to keep your soul occupied other than work. This is also called a “hobby.” Nature walks, painting, yoga, writing, dancing, crafts, picnics – there is a laundry list of things you can do to fulfill your spirit.

You Can’t Sit Still – This ties along with people who work constantly. If your body and mind is restless – you need to calm down, take a breath of fresh air and do something for your soul.

Your Eyes Start Twitching – If your eyelids twitch, it means you are stressed. Stress overtakes the body in the most negative ways. Take this as a wake up call that you need a break before issues get worse.

You Always Think Negatively – If the first words out of your mouth is a negative thought or putdown you really need to focus and trust your soul. There is much good in life that thinking the worst things all the time is a slow poison killing your mind and body.

You Watch Too Much News – Watching the news everyday is the best way to make you fear life. Try to mix up your news source with NPR, BBC and Deutsche Welle Radio that reveals positive and worldly news. Good and bad things happen every minute of everyday. Many who watch too much news nest at home fearing every negative detail about life. This gives you a limited perspective about life.

You Have Limited Belief Systems – If your mind is stuck, so are your beliefs. If you believe “there are no good men out there” or “no one will hire me” than you are in need of soul development. When you embrace your soul, your mindset changes. The same is true in the opposite manner. When you ignore your soul and let fear and negative perceptions flood your mind, the mind will follow those beliefs.

You Are Depressed – My yoga guru from India said, “Depression is not a disease it’s a lack of knowledge.” What he meant was a lack of life knowledge because those (with non-clinical depression) do not see the light in life or are blinded with illusions (materialism). The best thing to do when depressed is to skip drug and alcohol use. Spend some quiet time in nature and let the environment do its work.

You Want to Hurt Yourself or Others – If you are thinking about suicide or hurting others, there is a gap between you and your soul that you need to “refill.” When you connect to your soul you overcome the anger, hatred, bitterness and revenge that you seek on the world.

You Feel Lost – Do you feel that you don’t belong? Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? If you feel lost, connect to your soul. It’s not a quick fix, but a long journey of discovering yourself and what makes you happy in life.

Those who find their soul know how to maintain long-term happiness.  Life is a challenge of highs and lows and not everyday will be a perfect sunny day, but when you know your soul you are better equipped to handle life’s obstacles.

To sign off I leave you with this,

“You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own soul.”  -Swami Vivekananda 
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    Elizabeth Rae Kovar M.A. is  Author of her memoir, Finding Om and is a Fitness Trainer, Yogi, Reiki Master, Presenter and Lover of Life. To view her portfolio please visit www.elizabethkovar.com
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