Soul Cleaning

Walking a spiritual path is a way of cleaning the soul. On this journey, step by step we recognize the energy which keeps us hostage.  Step by step, we let go of the energy which doesn’t belong to us and leave it behind. Layer by layer, we are finally able to penetrate the core and discover the real Self. When we carry other people’s energy, we act just like them and have no awareness and freedom. When we embrace universally accepted norms like money, professional expectations, or the behaviors of our parents, we stifle the creativity inside of us.  Walking the spiritual path gives us chances to set our SELF free and come to the core of our being. Let me give a little example of the Soul cleaning process I discovered below:

My Father and I 

I hated many aspects of my father. He was always very serious and never praised us.  I used to work so hard just to earn his praise or love; unfortunately, I always failed.  It seemed to me that however hard I worked, it was never enough.

I remember his long face. He was never hesitant to show to us his unhappiness and always ready to lash out his anger.  I remember vividly how he lashed out at those who didn’t meet his expectation.

Unfortunately, some of this behavior and hate stuck with me. I welcome my spiritual path to finally set me free.

By Su Zhen