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Your journey matters. Your presence matters. You belong.
Finding your tribe while remaining authentic — the art of spiritual belonging,
Belonging is one of the most profound yet intangible feelings in the human experience. It is an emotion deeply rooted in our earliest memories and experiences, shaping our identity before we even consciously understand who we are.
Consider early tender moments in your childhood — perhaps nestled safely in your mother’s arms, enveloped by a pure sense of warmth, safety, and connection. It may be remembered in the laughter of a family gathering or the calming assurance of traveling home in the back of a car at night with those who made you feel seen, known, and loved.
“The sense of belonging … the feeling of belonging … the association with the word ‘belonging’ is different for everyone.”
This early imprint of belonging forms a part of your blueprint. But as you have grown, you may have noticed something curious: the deeper you ventured into your individuality — your uniquely focused expression of consciousness — the more distant this potent initial sense of belonging has become. This apparent paradox arises because, in seeking to embody and express the uniqueness of our individuality, we naturally drift away from collective identities, traditions, and communities that once defined belonging through shared beliefs.
Many feel alienated or alone on their spiritual journey, watching as the world around them holds steadfast to conventional beliefs … beliefs that no longer resonate with expanding our awareness of our wider, eternal nature.
Communities once thrived on shared, often rigid belief systems, clearly delineating those who belonged and those who did not. These groups flourished in isolation, fortified by geographical and ideological boundaries. But today, as the global community rapidly interconnects through technology and media, these traditional structures erode, leaving many people feeling displaced … feeling caught between the old sense of belonging and a new, as yet unclear reality.