The Enlightenment: The Five Key To Spiritual Enlightenment

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Spiritual enlightenment is the concept of having a complete understanding of life and the universe; it presents an unparalleled level of wisdom, acceptance and knowledge. Enlightenment exceeds mind, senses and thought. But how does one achieve spiritual enlightenment? The truth is that there is not one specific set path, but rather simply finding the right direction for you. Consistent through almost every method however, are five key principles.
The first step to spiritual enlightenment is learning to accept that there is absolutely no escaping yourself. Not matter the amount of drugs, alcohol, sex or other things you consume; there will never be a way out of being who you are. Once you have fully accept this, you will slip into the next step: finding your true identity. Ask yourself, who am I? By ignoring all societal conditions and judgments, you may find yourself completely misrepresented (Arenson). These two steps are the first keys to unlocking the door to enlightenment.
After you have learned to accept yourself, you will move to consciously letting go of all attachments to material items. It is important to understand that physical objects will not lead you to happiness. When you start to recognize that holding on to material comforts will only hold you from reaching your full potential, it will be easier to leave behind many desires and …show more content…

All forms of yoga; though, can be traced back to Hindu principles. The main focus of any kind of yoga is targeted to bring your mind and actions into focus by using your body; this is done by moving your body into specific positions and breathing smoothly (Webb). The final most common way to spiritual enlightenment is the use of psychedelics. While common belief is that psychedelic drugs are dangerous, there is really no solid science to back those claims up (McGreal). Some psychedelics can be eaten, smoked or taken in a pill

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