How to start my Spiritual Journey

Sadhvi Bhagwatiji explains that the term journey or path can mislead us as it implies that we need to go somewhere, hence also implying that we aren’t there already. But, she explains, it’s not about going anywhere;, it’s about being here.

She says beautifully, “It’s not a journey of changing place, but ajourney of changing state.” Awareness is the key to this change of state. She explains that the way to start is to ask ourselves what prevents us from being in this state of awareness, which is our true nature. She gives an example of being asleep and says that no matter whether we are in a nightmare or we are dreaming of an imaginary treasure chest, both prevent us from being awake. So for each of us, we need to inquire about what is it that prevents us from being awake, and then by incorporating introspection, meditation and other techniques, remove these obstructions. She concludes that it is only when we are here and in the now that we discover that the spiritual journey is already going on for