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Make your concept clear about God. Do you want to see God as a person or want to realize him without
any shape? In Hinduism like Ram, Krishna and so on, there are numerous gods. God does not conform to
a particular shape. Since God does not have a particular shape you have to find your own way of
defining God. You can define your views on god in a similar fashion to that of Christianity.The following
steps are applicable to everyone.

Help the needy persons without expecting anything in return. When you help others by giving money,
putting your labor, offering your good suggestions, serving patients etc., but without charging any fees,
then others will feel the presence of God in you and bless you.The blessings gained will definitely help
you and your family in your bad time.

Find God in the smiling faces of children up to 5 years of age. Smile gives happiness and a cry gives pain.
After all every one strives for happiness in his life. God or nature is full of happiness. Grab it and enjoy.

Help the old people in getting what they want to the maximum possible extent. You can feel the
presence of God in their smiles when they get what they want.The blessings from elders will definitely
protect and help us in our bad time.

Have a tolerance power. Behave like the sun: What temperature can any human sustain? Maximum 40
°C (104 °F). After that, it is called a fever. But the sun with many thousands of degrees, burns himself
and gives light and energy sufficient for entire world receiving nothing from us. Here is God or Supreme
power or nature.

Understand the importance of gifts from nature. Natural resources are the gifts from God/Supreme
power. Water, Oxygen, Fire, Light, Fruits and many more natural resources available on earth are
necessary for every single human being's existence. They have been provided by nature (universe) free
of cost. Hence all of the humans can feel the presence of God in the whole universe.

Appreciate the perfection of human body. Human body is made up of many complicated but perfect
systems,like heart, brain, kidney, liver, etc. This is given by nature.
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Understand that your journey is yours alone. Everyone's spiritual journey, whether in response to
difficult challenges or uplifting opportunities, is unique. Despite this, many spiritual journeys will use
similar tools or go down similar paths.[1] Remember that, though advice from others can be helpful,
nobody can tell you how your journey should be going, or what direction it should be going in.

You are ultimately responsible for the direction of your journey. If one of the steps in this guide produce
stress or harm for you, skip it for the time being and find an alternative that helps you contemplate your
life.

No religion has a monopoly on truth. If a religion or its followers begin to control or scare you, consider
backing up and consulting a different source.

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Keep a journal of your thoughts and feelings. Though this may seem like pre-planning, your journey
begins now. Take inventory of your thoughts, feelings, fears, and expectations. Record your thoughts
about daily life and your long-term thoughts. Every week, read over your entries and contemplate your
accomplishments and challenges for the week. Use this as a grounding exercise to understand your
worries, hopes, and ambitions in context.

Such practice is often referred to as keeping a "mindfulness journal."[2] Its purpose is to reveal to you
the thought patterns that govern your life, possibly negatively, so that you may focus on transforming
them.

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Make a set of goals and prioritize them. The mindfulness journal can help in organizing your thoughts in
regards to goal-setting. Spiritual journeys can help those who want to be calmer and less angry, who are
anxious about death, who want to enlarge their sense of wonder about the world, or who are struggling
to leave behind an old belief system. As this is your journey, it will help you heal or change whatever it is
you decide to focus on.
Prioritize what interests you intellectually as well as emotionally; think about what you are curious
about, as well as what you might change to live a healthier life. Spiritual journeys can incorporate both
intellectual and emotional aspects of your life.

Remember that spiritual goals may take a lifetime to accomplish, and often change along the way. Avoid
setting deadlines for your goals, or allowing them to stress you out.

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Decide on the scope of your journey. Do you have a single challenge you need assistance with? Or are
you looking for long-lasting personal transformation? Are you simply looking for a meditative practice to
add to your routine, or are you having a heavy crisis of faith? Understand beforehand how sweeping
your journey may be; like therapy, a spiritual journey may require all your focus in changing your
relationship to the world, or it may only need a small amount of your time and attention.

Many spiritual journeys are lifelong affairs that constantly build upon themselves. Spirituality is a crucial
part of life, and is hardly ever separate from it. Allow your scope to change as is necessary.

Method

Consulting Spiritual Sources

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Read sacred texts. Religious texts such as the Bible, the Torah, the Quar'an, the Tao Te Ching, the
Bhagavad Gita, or the Upanishads can give you a new perspective on life or open your eyes to other
people's beliefs or thoughts. Though you do not need to subscribe to any of the teachings laid out in
religious texts, you can better understand the context of your questions and struggles by understanding
how spiritual questions have been posed throughout history. Reading sacred texts can also point you in
new directions, allowing you to ask questions you didn't have the words for before.

You may want to accompany your studies with educational courses. Universities, community colleges,
and continuing education centers offer courses in the history of religious practices and texts.
If you do read scholarly texts alongside sacred texts, be aware that there is a difference between
theology and "religious studies." Religious studies can be thought of as studying religion from its
outside, while theology is often written by practitioners of that religion.[3]

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Consult public services that focus on spirituality. Certain public figures can act as a resource or guide for
your spiritual journey. An obvious one is the leader of a local church or clergy; they often will meet with
individuals and help them make decisions. Before you meet with such a leader, it may be helpful to
attend a few services or events in order to understand the attitudes that underlie the congregation's
beliefs.

Other civic institutions may have a chaplain on staff who are skilled guides when it comes to certain
topics, such as grief or loss.

Such institutions include hospitals or army outposts, but you may need to be a regular user of their
services to consult with their chaplain.

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Read or listen to popular spiritual sources. There are many popular writers and speakers who
communicate spiritual or religious ideas in ways that make sense for everyday life. Helpful books can be
found in the "spiritual," "religion," or "new age" section of bookstores or libraries. Seminars and reading
groups may be held by colleges or community centers in your area. Public radio and online podcasts are
often good sources of programming that present research, critique, and discussion of spiritual ideas.

Avoid figures that actively request financial support, promise reliable answers, or who seem to be selling
something. Oftentimes, they are not counting your spiritual journey as a priority.

If you can afford it, traveling to retreats, camps, and spiritual meetups can be a healthy way to expand
your horizons and meet new people.

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Don't be afraid to use community support. Though the stereotypical image of the spiritual journeyer
portrays a monk praying alone, spiritual journeys can be enriched by the inclusion of others. Talk to
friends or family members about your questions or the ideas you are trying to refine. Attend local meet-
ups or study groups that focus on your topic at hand. Whether you are trying to improve a skill, such as
mindfulness or meditation, or trying to become more culturally literate, learning from others can make
the process more fulfilling.
Not only is this a way to find mentors, this is also may lead you to mentoring others, which can enrich
your journey.

Method

Using Spiritual Practices

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Practice meditation. Meditation can help deeply probe your sense of self, still anxiety, and clear your
mind.[4] It is a technique for directing attention and refining how one focuses on their self. Meditation
doesn't have to be performed while cross-legged on the bare ground; modifications such as walking
meditation exist, and many religions have their own form of self-contemplation.[5]

Yoga can add a physical component to contemplation and can help you in clarifying your spiritual goals.

There are many different variations on meditation. They can be learned and practiced in social settings,
whether they be spiritual meetups or regularly-meeting meditation groups led by an expert. These
meetups are often free to attend, or ask for a small donation.

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Incorporate exercise into your spiritual life. The body is understood by some religions to be a temple for
the spirit, so maintaining your temple makes sense from a spiritual standpoint.[6] More than that,
though, regular exercise can elevate our mental capabilities, helping to relieve mild depression and
promote positive thinking.[7] A holistic and balanced approach to life, including exercise, can keep one
involved in and attuned to the world, increase mindfulness, and improve quality of life.

Exercise needn't be exhausting. Moderate exercise, spread out throughout the week, can keep one's
body fit and in shape.[8]

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Create reflective spaces. Reflective, quiet spaces in which to contemplate life can shield you from a daily
intake of information and stress. College campuses and work places incorporate aspects of nature,
movement and rhythm, quietness, and relaxation in order to improve mindfulness and groundedness.
[9] Creating a comfortable space in your home, office, or dorm that you can visit in order to unpack the
day's events can promote your spiritual well-being
Reflective spaces may incorporate images, icons, and posters, smells (such as incense or flowers), and
either silence or meditative music.

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Investigate alternative states of consciousness. Recent research in psychoactive plants (such as

psilocybin mushrooms, DMT, and marijuana) indicates that they may promote openness and a more
accepting personality after even one use.[10] These sorts of plants, most generally associated with
shamanism and 60's counterculture, contain drugs that are the subject of intense pharmaceutical
research due to their ability to positively influence thought patterns and relieve chronic stress.[11]
Educated use of psychoactives may improve or add to spiritual practices and understandings.

Many of these plants are illegal to possess or cultivate in the United States.

Psychedelic drugs are notorious for carrying the risk of a "bad trip," which may spiritually confuse or
disorient users. Psychoactives can still be largely beneficial when used in a sparing, informed, and
limited capacity.

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Visit sacred places. Sacred places are often historically significant locations that hosted important
religious events or practices. Sacred places include a range of sites, many of which are visited heavily
throughout the year (such as Stonehenge or the Vatican), others of which may be interesting to
historians only (such as certain cathedrals).[12] Sacred places are often grand in scale and communicate
a feeling of the sublime to visitors. In being unordinary, sacred places can help cement spiritual
understanding in your life, as well as deepen your appreciation for history.

Some sacred places are associated with sacred events, such as the Hajj. It may make more sense to time
your visit with religious calendars.

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Investigate yourself! Continue to monitor how your practice and research impact your thinking. The
mindfulness journal is an important spiritual tool--it keeps you in touch with your findings, your doubts,
and new aspects of your beliefs and location in the world. Notice if negative thinking is increased or
decreased as you explore, and change what and how you explore based on these changes.

The spiritual journey is there to serve you, and though it may not be comfortable at times, you should
be able to see how it is improving your relationship to yourself, others, and your sense of compassion.