Finding meaning beyond material success

I believe that one of the reasons a spiritual life may seem unappealing to the majority is because society often dictates our understanding of success. We are often led to believe that success means becoming multimillionaires, running businesses, building mansions, etc.

However, those who pursue enlightenment and learn to unlearn societal conditioning usually find their own personal definition of success along the way — a definition that resonates specially with them. We are all uniquely designed and therefore will always have different paths to soulful fulfillment.

The person with limited awareness might react with skepticism, saying things like, “Isn't such a simple life just settling for less?” or “Don’t you want more out of life?”

To those still deep in a world of personal ambition, the enlightened perspective on a peaceful life might seem small and insignificant. Yet, it’s important to understand that each of our journeys is unique and personal. The path to enlightenment leads individuals to break free from the expectations of others and discover their own authentic happiness.

This pathway might stray from conventional ideas of prosperity, but it leads us to a deeper and more meaningful kind of satisfaction — one that nourishes the soul most of all and brings true contentment beyond material success.