Finding Growth Through Spirituality
Episode Overview
Spirituality helps you get in touch with your true self. Valuing solitude is essential for personal growth. Kindness should be extended to both yourself and others. Awareness of others' suffering is crucial for empathy. True spiritual healing requires avoiding gimmicks.
We can bullshit ourselves all day. We can bullshit other people. We can bullshit ourselves also, unfortunately, for a long time.
Guianna, the host of 'Destination Lavender', brings a fresh perspective on spirituality in this episode titled 'Better Through Spirituality'. With a portable setup, she dives into her hopes and reflections on how spirituality can shape her life and yours. Guianna starts by sharing her desire for spirituality to help her get more in touch with herself, emphasising the importance of creating a quiet space to truly listen to one's inner voice.
She believes that connecting with a higher self or divine entity requires honesty and introspection. This sets the stage for the rest of her points, each beginning with 'I hope being spiritual...'. Guianna hopes that spirituality will make her value solitude, allowing her to enjoy her own company without distractions. She references Sarah Maitland's book 'How to Be Alone' to illustrate different ways of being alone and the importance of appreciating solitude.
Guianna also discusses the need to leave room for others, whether in conversations or actions, and not be impulsive in behaviour. She touches on the importance of kindness, both to oneself and others, even when it's challenging. One of the standout moments is when Guianna talks about being aware of others' suffering. She stresses that spirituality should make us more human and in tune with the pain of those around us.
She also hopes that spirituality will help her manage emotions better, be more authentic, and remain open to correction and growth. Guianna wraps up by encouraging listeners to despise spiritual gimmicks and seek true spiritual healing. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how spirituality can enrich one's life in various ways. Guianna's candid reflections and practical hopes make it a must-listen for anyone on a journey of self-discovery and healing.
Why not take a moment to reflect on how spirituality can shape your life?