Spiritual Memoirs Help You Consider the Meaning of Your Life

You are on a journey. This life journey takes you to physical places, but also places we can only call spiritual. The inner journey is where you try to make sense of it all.

In some ways I think every memoir has a spiritual angle. Some people write about their life and their spirituality, their faith, in an overt way. Others refer to it in a  more subtle way. However you approach it, realize that the meaning of life is discovered only as we live it.

I really enjoy exploring the deeper questions about life and how things connect. It does require having a willingness to believe in things we might not be able to clearly explain or point to. That's okay. We all encounter the "unknown" at various stages of life.

For myself, I know that there have been some particular life events where it became clear to me that something bigger than me was at work. Call it what you want - God, Spirit, the Universe, Love - this "bigger thing" has made an impact over and over again.

In an article by John Longhurst, Spiritual memoirs reflect on the deeper meanings of life, there is the consideration that many people have about their lives beyond just the life events. This is what storytelling and sharing our life experiences is all about. And many people relate to these stories, especially the spiritual aspect.

I invite you to consider the spiritual side of your story. It doesn't have to be the central part of your memoir. However, it might help you better appreciate the journey you are on.

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