Next phase is called enlightenment. Is that really viable in a common man’s life? The answer is a certain ‘yes’. Every individual born on mother earth can attain enlightenment, but this needs perseverance and persistence!
The pathway to ultimate enlightenment is meditation. As we start meditating and experiencing mindfulness through the same, our brain tends to practice itself to deeply focus on ‘one’ particular object, thought or activity. This eventually infuses strong mental clarity. A clear mind with transparent thinking naturally becomes nonchalant and makes itself qualified to experience its deepest senses which we call true ‘enlightenment’.
Comparing a common man with a person who practised meditating, a common man would correspond to situations based on his primitive layers of thinking. On the other hand, a person who is used to meditating would respond based on his intense thoughts and emotions in a much-balanced state of mind. He will further be more prone to stay neutral and balanced throughout his life.
That said, acute Meditation practices eventually alleviate prevailing problems – both internally and externally. It relieves you of unwelcome desires and unwanted attachments. This act of introversion helps keep the mind alert and nourish the mind and body alike to deeply tether it to the Universe.
Even experts boast the same – references attached at the tail of this document shall give you more factual evidence to prove my words right.
Isn’t that really intriguing to learn about meditation practices and spirituality altogether? Yes, indeed, but when can you start meditating and march in the route of spirituality? As humans born on earth, we grow stage by stage. In the beginning, stage comprising infanthood to toddlerhood, there is immense distraction without a doubt. Followingly, during schooling, we get engaged with academics and peers. Later on, during adulthood, we are carried over by our responsibilities and get driven by job search, marriage, and the like. It is at this juncture that our mind seeks for peace.
Unanimously, around the years 30 to 40, we realize that we are heading nowhere in life and that we are constantly subject to uncertainties and fluctuations of life, our mind experiences the urge for spirituality and starts practices like meditation. In due course, as you seek the calmest ambience to meditate as in the Forest or Caves, you discover your inner peace and eventually experience oneness with the Universe and sense that you are “Everywhere.”
In simple words, Enlightenment is when one finds their own inner peace, and manifestly realizes that they are integrated into the universe purely via positive vibes that are sensed through Meditation.
It is universal history that around the age of 30s, humans tend to go on an exploration for peace of mind via meditation. Say, the world-renowned Buddha’s life experiences hold true, and the same applies to Jesus Christ! Skim through the below tabulation to know examples of those who have experienced enlightenment through meditation in their 30s and early 40s.
As you now understand, all of these spiritual individuals considered themselves as god-sent messengers or Enlighted through meditation. The closer they get to enlightenment, the stronger they feel the sense of almighty.
Misty born in India claims that each one of us has got God within. He further adds that meditation can facilitate us in experiencing it in-depth. Furthermore, Misty in the Middle East proposes that God is present across the whole universe and that we live under him. Through deep meditation, it is possible for our mind to connect with the universe.
You can work from home, or study from home, but is that truly possible to meditate in the comfort of your living room, and still attain enlightenment? Though it technically cannot be impossible, there are practically too many challenges to handle! We are often distracted by the domestic environment that includes our kids, family members, neighbours and the like. Relieving yourself from these practicalities to indulge in a deep state of focus through meditation is certainly challenging.
Rather, you need a peaceful and calm ambience to focus your mind and body in line! This is exactly why environments like forests or caves are much preferred by yogis and enlightened individuals. There is extreme calmness and peace all around these forests so your pathway to enlightenment becomes more viable.
Furthermore, as you would probably agree, the human mind experiences complete peace and efficacy in cool places when set against a hot, unpleasant atmosphere. It is a science-backed fact that external weather conditions like temperature and humidity substantially influence the brain’s neurochemistry, and consequentially impact its mental ability and performance. Say, one could experience cognitive impairment due to thermal stress. On the other hand, during cold days, the brain functions are much enhanced. Contrarily, with rising temperature, there are increased negativity in thoughts and corresponding psychological distress. This adds to the reason for meditating in caves and forests if you truly desire an enlightened state.
Spiritual thinking and enlightenment as a process of mingling with the universe to experience oneness is not just a process, but a whole life practice! It involves your thoughts, and practices equally.
Let me give you a quick task for you to contemplate and relate to your inner self.
If you could relate to all three, and that you are on the expedition to attain enlightenment, the pathway becomes much easier! Spirituality is evidently an interrelation between atheist and scientific beliefs, and religious practices coupled with deep and calm meditation practices and spiritual thoughts take you toward enlightenment and merge you with the eternal power of the universe.
As above-mentioned, these are not just subjective, but backed by science as well. Here are a few references from experts, who have thrown steep insights into spirituality, human brain functioning, meditation and more.
Anybody can meditate, regardless of who you are. Meditation does not necessarily demand you to have ‘specific’ religious or spiritual thoughts or beliefs. However, if you already have religious thoughts and scientific beliefs about the practice of meditation, it can be supportive, and help your mind in focusing better on whatever action you do.
Ultimately, for you to get the mind connected with the universe and experience oneness with soulful enlightenment, you need spiritual meditation – and that’s the intensity of its power.
