Spiritual Success

What does it really mean to be considered spiritual success?

In this day and age of materialism, it seems difficult to merge spirituality with success. It is as if success and spirituality are two separate entities -- that they are not designed to co-exist, that material success is the be all and end all of everything.

In the article Spirituality and Success: Bridging the Gap, Dave Ferruolo shows that material success and spirituality can actually co-exist. He writes:

"Spirituality and success are both paths to travel and not definitive destinations. To achieve total life success, one must make living spiritual and being successful a lifestyle. Like water and clay, they should be molded together to create the masterpiece of your life. You cannot have one without the other."

This is a very interesting view especially that some people tend to consider these two concepts as two extremes that can never be reconciled.

I like that part in the article that shows how emotional intelligence (although Dave may not necessarily refer to it) can mold a person to success. Dave writes:

". . . By knowing who you are and what you are capable of, and realizing your connection to the earth, spirit and humanity, you can move past fears and begin to live the amazing adventure your life is meant to be!"

Indeed, these concepts of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management -- all four components of emotional intelligence and all embodied in that single sentence -- are vital tools of success.

If you want to know more about Dave's article, visit his site and ask for it. This article is just awesome!

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