Mindfulness or Spiritual Path - which one resonates?

As you venture down this path and look deeper inside yourself, you will soon realize that certain practices may resonate with you more strongly than others. Most of us start at one place and evolve over time to many other places. This is normal, so if you are drawn to more mindfulness teachings and practices, walk the beauty of this path. And if the spiritual side of things speaks to you, then you should absolutely follow this path. 

Truth be told, they are interconnected.  

I always consider mindfulness a core foundation and a complete path all in one because it shows us how to live in more harmony with life exactly as it is. So often, we walk around determining things as good and bad instead of being with the experience.

I started with mindfulness, so I like to joke around that it's a gateway drug to peace. Mindfulness gives you a glimpse into the human mind and opens you up to understanding that you are not your thoughts. It also teaches us how to reduce suffering (which we all experience) in our lives through the primary teachings of Forgiveness, Loving Kindness, Equanimity, and Compassion. Mindfulness is deeply rooted in the understanding that you are, at your core, connected to all others.

You are an energy, a Spirit, or what some call Loving Awareness. Everyone can connect to this place inside, which is often hard to describe. This deeper connection to what/who you are provides a sense of spaciousness inside your body and in your life. 

The Spiritual Path is equally enlightening.

Instead of noticing thoughts and ego through mindfulness, you can shift into the seat of that same Awareness and make the connection to your Higher Self, which is, in part, the Soul.

You move and function from the place of the Soul, having a human experience. All the hardships we encounter and the multitude of relationships in our lives are not accidents. They are providing the experience your Higher Self created. In the ups and downs, this life allows you opportunities to move towards greater Love and Compassion, the root of all existence.

Stepping into that is a practice because it doesn't always feel that way. The downs feel tough; sometimes, you wonder what good could come from these circumstances. Spiritual consciousness illuminates the Higher Perspective and evolves into a deep well of understanding and knowledge.