Tapping the resiliency of the human spirit allows us to transcend and transform even the most devastating circumstances in our lives. Spiritual resilience is seeing the “brilliance” in the universal plan for us no matter how difficult or painful it may be. It is the lift of spirit that provides us with the ability to see our lives from this broader, more expanded spiritual perspective. This lets us step outside of whatever is happening in our lives with healthy detachment.
As I was preparing for a radio interview this week, I was asked to share my personal journey and any traumatic issues that I’ve experienced along the way. After checking every box on a list of life’s top stressful events, I wondered if it was so that I could see how resilient the human spirit could be. It wasn’t easy losing my mother early in life to drug use, experiencing physical neglect and abuse or healing myself from breast cancer. Above all, these experiences prepared me to trust myself and my connection to a divine source and that I would be OK no matter what it looked like at the time.
Spiritual resiliency is our natural state of being even if as adults we no longer experience it in our everyday lives. Share on X. It is the foundation for our happiness, peace and well-being, As young children, we clearly trusted this ability, never doubting our innate power to handle or move beyond any situation. And, even if we didn’t understand how spirit lifted us, we knew and felt its truth through our open hearts, regardless of our circumstances. Open and optimistic, we had not yet acquired the adult mindsets and beliefs that would erode an absolute trust that we could rise above any difficult situation.
What makes it possible to not only endure hardship, but make the best of any challenging situation? First of all, It takes a loving, trusting relationship with yourself to remain awake and follow the voice of spirit speaking through your heart. Next, the more you tune into the guidance of spirit, the more it leads you to a richer, more expansive way to live-even when it suggests a more challenging path. In trusting this inner wisdom, you are assisted with daily problems and waste less valuable time and energy being anxious about life’s difficulties. Moreover, the guidance of spirit allows you to respond rather than react to events, giving you even greater peace of mind. Know that you are prepared for whatever comes your way and let spirit lift you out of the physical circumstances and into the inner spiritual knowing that all is well.
Hi Debra, Thank you for this open and beautiful share. I love your awareness both of divine guidance and the importance of self-love in resiliency: “It takes a loving, trusting relationship with yourself to remain awake and follow the voice of spirit speaking through your heart.” xox, Reba
It does amaze me at how resilient we are — in mind, body and spirit. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful message!
Thank you for the reminder that no matter how hard things become for us, we have the ability to get through it, grow & become stronger. Trusting in Spirit to carry you through is the key!
From one BC thriver to another, we are resilient beyond measure. I particularly love this, “the guidance of spirit allows you to respond rather than react to events, giving you even greater peace of mind.” Divorce taught me to trust my Source, which allowed me the peace of mind in the middle of the worst parts of healing from breast cancer.
xoxo
Peggy
I think of spiritual resiliency as courageous living. You have been through a great deal that shaped you into the kind and loving person you are today. You courageously braved the storms and came out the other side to help others in their time of need. Responding vs reacting is a powerful lesson to learn. Bravo to you Debra!!
Beautiful post, as always, Debra. When we embrace who we are as at the core, we stand strong in knowing that we are here to honour that essence and bring more love to the world, by bringing our true selves. When we allow ourselves t be guided by spirit, we learn just how resilient we truly are. <3
Love these thoughts and this beautiful reminder that I am spiritually resilient as well as emotionally resilient. One of the processes I use in my work is SoulCollage® and this post inspired me to create a card that captures that inner child’s innate connection to God. Thanks for the creative inspiration this morning. Plus, I love, love, love seeing your beautiful smiling face 🙂
Thank you for sharing this beautiful message Debra. I love the term “spiritual resilience”. Trusting that no matter what comes our way, we are completely supported in stepping back and observing the larger perspective. A powerful reminder to trust ourselves and follow our inner wisdom. xoxo
Spiritual Resilience – it has such a ring to it! Love the connection you made that as children we automatically trusted our hearts to move us forward no matter the circumstance. It’s a great reminder to have faith in what’s going in our lives is part of the journey for Spirit will never steer you wrong.
I for one am so glad that you had the spiritual — and physical — resliency to survive and shine your light for us.
Blessings!
Sue
Beautiful reflections Debra! I was pondering this topic the other day as I had a magical moment with the magical child within me. It’s when my mind wants to figure things out in an attempt to feel in control, that things get complicated. The more I’ve let that go – and it’s an ongoing process, at least for me – the more grace and ease I experience… Really does feel like returning to our natural state. 🙂
joyful blessings, Tina
Beautiful! Thank you for a very inspiring post, Debra <3