A spiritual life is not about finding ways to feel good.  It’s not about how to get guidance on how to stay safe in this world.  A spiritual life means that you excavate your false gods, fears, and illusions that hold you prisoner in this world.  You face these false powers and free yourself from them.  Facing personal myths and purging yourself of addictions or manipulative habits require strength, courage, humility, faith  and other qualities of a soul with stamina, because you are not just changing yourself, you’re changing the Universe.  Your soul is a compass.  Change one coordinate in your spiritual compass and you change your entire life’s direction.    Caroline Myss