Exploring the Spiritual Potential Within Ourselves
Author : Jacob Eteste
Freelance Journalist
The spiritual potential inherent in every human being can be developed to its full potential so that the quality of spiritual awareness, appreciation, and understanding can improve and develop to a higher level than previously attained.
This spiritual potential can begin with self-awareness, the primary foundation for entering the realm of thoughts and emotions, and increasingly focused steps toward drawing closer to God and discovering the true meaning of life.
The function of one’s own conscience must be a guiding compass, continually honing sensitivity through honesty, justice, and empathy to interpret life more beneficially in the best spiritual dimension for the benefit of oneself and others.
This is the achievement that can be achieved through sincerity of intention and action to purify relationships with God and fellow creatures in the world—especially humans—and the natural environment, which is part of the expression of God’s real existence. Gratitude, as a spiritual energy, can transform limitations—in various things—into an abundance of meaning that enriches and strengthens the spiritual quality of the practitioner.
Therefore, in inner silence, the noisy and chaotic world can be seen with serenity and clarity, ready to be faced—or even overcome—without having to avoid the responsibilities that are part of true spiritual practice. For from within the silence amidst the noise and commotion—the ability to hear whispers from heaven—gives meaning to the awareness of God’s intervention, when efforts have been made sincerely and wholeheartedly for the good of all beings and the entire universe, untainted by any ulterior motives, except for God Almighty alone.
Such is the noble and authentic honesty that envelops love and compassion—the core essence of true spirituality—which no longer differentiates total expression to God, to all living beings and the universe as creations of God’s will and will alone.
The gratitude that continues to be sung in the heart throughout the long, endless spiritual path—for it will only end at the grave—will be seen in the perfect colors of God’s beautiful painting. Because sincere gratitude can transform a dull view of life, full of mysteries and secrets belonging to God, which can be enjoyed along the righteous spiritual path. The intelligence of the heart is open to the presence of the Divine Lord in all forms and manifestations never before known. Therefore, the spiritual journey is difficult and complex to narrate, because everything is simply a matter of doing. Just like unconditional love for anyone—a tangible manifestation of the spiritual meaning that resides in the soul and can heal all ailments of envy and polytheism. Such is the attitude and nature of humility—as a support for various limitations—because the rest belongs to God. It is like an attitude of surrender, accepting all that comes—and then going—as what we previously thought was ours.
This kind of awareness, understanding, and deepening of spiritual practice must be achieved through contemplation—resignation and meditation—because in this way, even the faintest spiritual voice can be heard, providing guidance to our bright and clear inner eye.
Even so, patience and steadfastness will continue to be tested. Because patience and steadfastness are part of the strength of a spiritual signal and frequency that is continuously honed and well-maintained.**
Pecenongan, July 24, 2025
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