Pathways to Fulfilment

Goodenia Rainforest

I’m getting better at asking the questions that need to be asked. And this is one that I keep cycling back to time and time again….

What models or pathways are there that can guide us to ascend our states of spiritual satisfaction consistently throughout our lifetimes in our western culture?

For some it’s the guidance of the various Christian models. For others; yoga, podcasts, alternative community events, and perhaps plant medicines. Some, like myself draw on other eastern philosophies like Buddhism or Hinduism. There are new age prophets, guru’s, instagram influencers, and charismatic, idealistic, and potently different, people at every flick of our world wide web of influence. Yet with more exposure to spiritual influence than ever, for me it feels more confusing than any time in history, to determine a spiritual way forward - with consistency.

Did I mention nature. At least for so many of us living within reach, she’s there to hold and guide us. But when was the last time your instinctive alignment to what she represents, let alone how she’s guiding us forward, felt like enough to place our complete faith in her gentle embrace.

The answer to this question, is that very little exists in the way of pathways for spiritual ascension in western society.

My view is that we need this more than ever. The more disassociated with family, community, nature, and whatever your idea of god may be, the more we need it. Why? Because I reckon such a large proportion of us are actually fucked.

What’s fucked? Our sense of connection, and and inner fulfilment.