Spiritual Intimacy

We all know how emotional intimacy operates, when we spend time together, we share our life experiences, we talk, we listen, we share our success, we share our sorrow, we have fun get-togethers, we eat together, we fight, we argue, we break-up, then we make-up, we go on road trips, we go for movies, we express ourselves, we depend on our loved ones, we care for our family, we support them, we want the best for those in our lives, we simply adore, admire and respect everyone, all of this generates emotional intimacy.

Let us explore how spiritual intimacy operates, when we go to a holy place of worship, like the church, temple, mosque, monastery, chapel, gurdwara, synagogue, daoguan, derasar, fire temple, mandir, we automatically start to feel good inside, the gentle breeze, the flowers, the silence, the serenity, the incense, the candles, the music, the songs, the prayers, the chanting, the mantras, the holy water, the smiling people, the priests, the monks, the nuns, the aroma, the prasad, the communion, the fruits, the offerings, the peace, the magic, all of it comes together, time simply stops, we feel one with the divine, we feel connected with infinity, we feel amazingly awesome, this gives us a feeling of being spiritually grounded. When we volunteer for not-for-profits, donate our time, money and skills towards the betterment of society, participate in social transformation initiatives, assist our friends, colleagues, neighbors, family members, share ourselves with others, contribute wisely in times of needs and natural disasters, make a difference in someone’s life, perform random acts of kindness, we automatically start to feel good inside, we feel that we are connected with everyone, we feel that we are part of the whole, we feel the divine inspiration inside our heart. When we work on developing ourselves, take courses on business, finance, real-estate, sales, technology, professional skills, sports, dance, golf, sky-diving, public speaking, communication, healthcare, fitness, mediation, yoga, aerobics, we automatically start to feel good inside, we feel a sense of accomplishment, a healthy way to release stress, make new friends, pursue our ambitions, learn new skills, discover something fun, secure our future, work towards a promotion, we feel we are doing the right thing, we feel we are growing, building a life for ourselves, we start to care for our overall well-being.

This is the beginning of spiritual intimacy, as we keep working on our Spiritual Well-being, releasing the past, making peace with the world, seeing the divine in others, letting go of unrealistic expectations, forgiving others, forgiving ourselves, meditating regularly, honoring our bodies, resting well, regularly exercising, maintaining a balanced diet, handling temptations effectively, accepting our boundaries, communicating our feelings, developing ourselves, observing other’s behaviors, mastering our lives, being patient, finding the keys, being romantic, developing faith, going with the flow, releasing our doubts, making friends, avoiding people with unhealthy behavior tendencies, keeping our promises, our spiritual intimacy increases. We then feel a permanent connection with the divine, infinite, Universe, our Higher Self.