Summary

The author describes a personal journey from a mystical, healing-focused life to one of inner peace and ordinary contentment, realizing that true spirituality comes from within.

Abstract

The author recounts their initial immersion in a life filled with healing practices like Reiki, which brought moments of joy but also an inflated spiritual ego and a sense of control. Despite these experiences, a longing for genuine peace and enlightenment persisted. Over time, the author found a spiritual guide who helped them understand that spirituality is an inside journey, not about attaining powers or experiences. The transformation led to a state of peace that didn't rely on external practices, and the realization that life is perfect as it is. The article emphasizes that the key to peace is understanding one's true self, which is beyond the stories and identities we create, and that this understanding brings about a profound and effortless tranquility.

Opinions

The author initially believed that healing practices and supernatural experiences were signs of spiritual growth but later recognized this as a form of spiritual ego.
True spirituality is characterized by inner peace and a sense of oneness with life, rather than by external abilities or experiences.
The author's spiritual journey involved moving away from the need to control or manipulate life and towards acceptance and effortless living.
The article suggests that many who call themselves spiritual teachers may not provide genuine guidance, and that real spiritual growth comes from deep self-inquiry and authenticity.
The author emphasizes the importance of being thirsty for true knowledge of the self and suggests that the universe will guide individuals to the right resources when they are ready.
The author encourages readers to embrace their authentic selves and to seek a deeper understanding of their true nature, which is described as vast nothingness beyond societal constructs.

How I Left My Once Mystical Life and Entered the Ordinary Life Of Peace

Real spirituality is where you are at peace, no matter what.

Mystical. Magical. Sometimes supernatural.

This was the life that happened to me when I entered the healing realm. The intense craving to heal the world and make it a better place throbbed in each cell.

But it was not enough for me.

The moments of rage clouded my thoughts. Frustration baffled me when things went out of control.

I knew life was unpredictable. I can’t manage it all the time. Being in control felt good but was not possible.

These highlighted my shortcomings.

I didn’t want momentarily highs and long dark periods. It pushed me to explore further in spirituality.

Outside shine is irrelevant if you have darkness within.

In the last few decades, spiritual teachers have flooded many places.

Law of attraction teachers, healers, mediums, tarot readers, etc, all call themselves spiritual teachers or guides.

Since childhood, I wanted to heal the world. When I heard about Reiki, I knew I had to learn it.

For years I looked for a teacher but couldn’t find one. Then one day, after years of searching, the universe decided to gift me a gentle and super-loving lady as my teacher.

When I entered Reiki, I thought I was getting more spiritual. I was helping people, curing their body and mind. My heart was filled with joy whenever it helped someone.

But the truth was, I was also slowly getting sunk into my spiritual ego. The intense, magical experiences were boosting my stupid ego.

‘Oh, I could heal people. I can connect to dead people. I can read minds. I can connect to my angels.’

I was getting self-absorbed. Hell lot of BS was entering my mind.

Gratitude was there. I was humbled. (I hope I was.)

But…

What I thought was spirituality was not really spirituality.

I could enter a state of sadness, grief, and anger. Despite super amazing experiences (proof that the universe was helping me), it was not enough.

I wanted enlightenment. The permanent peace and oneness everyone talks about.

Even angels, dead people, or healing could not provide me.

Spirituality is an inside journey.

If you, like me, think that by attaining some powers, you can lead your life blissfully, you are going to waste a lot of time like me.

It has been more than eight years since I got in contact with my spiritual guide.

Life shifted tremendously under his guidance.

Before him, I had met many spiritual people, but the wavelength never matched.

Before him, I considered my Reiki teacher as my spiritual teacher. My heart still feels love and reverence toward her. However, now her teachings don’t align with me.

Someone asked me recently, “Why you gave up Reiki? You are a grandmaster. Why not use it to benefit people?”

It made me think about why it happened. It was not that I woke up one day and decided not to use Reiki. It just happened.

Looking back, I now realize that, at one point, every effort felt futile. Life felt more relaxed. There was no need to manipulate or control it anymore.

The more I went into the depths of my being, the more peace prevailed.

It feels like —

Life is perfect the way it is. No change is needed.

If something has to happen through me, life will make it happen.

I am far from all the mystical stuff that was my life once. But now it does not matter. I am utterly silent and at peace. And nothing disturbs this silence.

A new wave of peace and tranquility fills my life each moment.

Unlike early days, I don’t have to push it inside me. It just flows effortlessly.

You are the most important ‘path’ to your peace.

As per my profound experiences in meditation, our eternal nature is vast nothingness.

It is nothing in reality. No name, body, emotions, or feelings. It is just vast infinite nothingness.

The stories that we weave for our survival are not the reality. It is a story we believe in so strongly that it blinds our vision. It is a race to prove your ego.

This puts a thick curtain of illusion between our reality and physical existence.

But you know what, it is fine. If you enjoy your life, it is fine. If you are happy in a bubble, it is fine.

However, it becomes “not” fine when —

Deep within, you know something more significant than your belief is out there.
The thirst to know your real identity seeps into you, and desperation occur.

This is the time when you really look for genuine guidance. This is the time when the universe guides you. It may lead you to exact books, articles, podcasts, or a person who can precisely help you.

But if you are not thirsty enough to seek, the play will go on.

The key to your reality is ‘you.’ Nothing else. Nothing will ever be.

Final Thoughts

Life is already magical. Look around at the birds, flowers, and even your eyes. Everything is magical.

But we don’t recognize the magic because we are so busy looking at it outside us—something to blow the mind.

The real mystery is to know what you are.

Once you unfold it, life becomes extraordinarily simple yet super beautiful. The secret to you lies in your authenticity, to know you.

So, are you really willing to know yourself or just fine with being the way you are?

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