The Inner Ocean

On this planet, we have deep, vast oceans with their cool refreshing waters, their tranquil scenery, and their hidden mysteries. People often go to the seashore to bathe in these waters or gaze upon their beauty. There is another ocean, far greater than the physical waters of this earth. It is an ocean that is far more permanent than the seas; an ocean that offers not only refreshing waters to bathe the body, but also to nourish the soul. It is the ocean of spiritual consciousness, waiting to be tapped within each of us. It is waiting to be discovered by everyone who seeks it. Spiritual consciousness is becoming conscious of the soul and divinity within. Most of us are aware of our body, of thoughts passing through our mind, and of the world around us. This is called body consciousness or physical consciousness. But we are more than our body and mind. We are actually a soul, a conscious entity that inhabits the body. The soul is a part of the Divine and is the power that enlivens the body. This consciousness at the level of soul, independent of body and mind, is termed spiritual consciousness. We can attain spiritual consciousness by focusing our attention within, through a process called meditation. Through meditation, we contact our true nature, our soul, and discover it is one with God, the Source of divine love. Then we will find all the treasures of divinity available to us. Just as the ocean has been there for people of all ages, so is the spiritual ocean of love lying in wait for us within. Meditation is the first step.

Source: Economic Times, 17/02/2020