Inner Life and Spriritual Awareness
An inner life, for some, may be the essence of life. What goes on inside us is often more vital than what is happening around us. Often our inner thoughts guide and direct what we do next, or how our life is carried out. Many people feel that we carry within us a higher self that itself is guided by love, wisdom, detachment, compassion, and courage. It is important to express our understanding and experience of this part of us, as well.
- How would you describe yourself as a child?
- Did you have any deep thoughts, visions, or inner dreams, as a child or teenager?
- Did you ever have any doubts about achieving your goal in life?
- What was it like to turn 30?
- to turn 40?
- to turn 60?
- What are the stresses of being an adult?
- What transitions or turning points did you experience as a teenager? as an adult?
- What changes have you undergone since 40?
- since 50?
- beyond 50?
- What role does spirituality play in your life now?
- Have you ever had a “spiritual experience”?
- What is most important to you about your spiritual life?
- How do your spiritual values and beliefs affect how you live your life?
- Have you ever felt the presence of a spiritual guide within you?
- How has this guide helped you?
- Has imagination or fantasy been a part of your life?
- Do you feel you have inner strength?
- Where does that come from?
- How would you renew your strength, if you felt really drained?
- What values would you not want to compromise?
- Do you feel you are in control of your life?
- What single experience has given you the greatest joy?
- Do you feel at peace with yourself?
- How did you achieve this?
