There’s something almost ironic about the spiritual journey: we spend so much time searching—for meaning, for connection, for the divine—only to discover that what we’re looking for was within us all along. It’s not always easy to see it—sometimes we’re just too blinded by all the colorful lies our eyes see.
The world tells us to look outward. The next book, the next teacher, the next practice—surely that will be the thing that finally makes it all click. And sometimes, it does… for a moment. But then the questions creep back in. Am I doing enough? Am I looking in the right place? Why does everyone else seem to have it figured out?
Wait, wait, wait—I’m not saying seeking is wrong. If I did, I’d probably lose my readers. Seeking is part of the process. But if we’re always chasing something out there, we miss the quiet voice within.
Why We Seek
We’re wired to seek. From the moment we’re born, we’re searching—for comfort, for safety, for understanding. As we grow, that seeking evolves. We’re no longer just looking to survive; we’re looking to thrive, to make sense of the world and our place in it. Seeking gives us direction, purpose, and a sense of progress.
But here’s where it gets tricky: seeking can become its own trap. The more we lean our ears outward, the more confused we become. We have this tendency to mirror what we see, to question ourselves and force our steps onto paths that seem to work for others. But we forget that we’re not all meant to walk the same road. What works for someone else might not lead us home—and that’s okay. The more we chase what’s out there, the more we risk losing touch with the truth that’s already within us. It’s like trying to find your glasses when they’re already on your head.
Not everything we encounter on our journey is meant for us. The key is learning to pause and ask, ‘Does this resonate with me?’ When we allow ourselves to reflect, we can take what feels true and let the rest go. Seeking isn’t about adopting someone else’s truth—it’s about finding the pieces that align with our own.
The Illusion of “Enough”
One of the biggest lies we tell ourselves is that we’re not enough—that we need to do more, be more, achieve more to finally be whole. Spiritual seeking often falls into this same pattern. We think if we meditate more, journal more, or find the perfect practice, we’ll finally feel complete.
But the truth is, we’re already whole. The journey isn’t about becoming something new; it’s about remembering who we’ve always been. The divine isn’t something to find; it’s something to uncover. It’s the quiet presence that’s been with us all along, waiting for us to notice.
Listening to the Voice Within
So how do we shift from seeking to listening? How do we stop chasing and start trusting? It begins with stillness—with making space for that inner voice to be heard. Which, honestly, feels a bit unfair. I mean, a neon sign pointing to the answers wouldn’t hurt, would it? But that’s not how the divine works, is it? It doesn’t shout. It whispers. It’s in the pauses, the moments when we let ourselves just be.
This isn’t about giving up seeking altogether. It’s about seeking differently. Instead of looking outward for the answers, we start looking inward. This doesn’t mean we stop learning from others. Instead, it means approaching every book, every teacher, and every practice with curiosity rather than blind acceptance. The truth isn’t out there waiting to be borrowed; it’s within us, waiting to be recognized when it meets the wisdom we already carry. The answers don’t always come with certainty, but they often arrive in a way that feels deeply, undeniably yours. We ask questions not to find the right answer but to hear what our soul already knows.
The Paradox of Seeking
Here’s the paradox: seeking is what leads us to the realization that we don’t need to seek. It’s the journey that teaches us the destination was never somewhere else—it was always here. Without the seeking, we wouldn’t learn to listen. Without the questions, we wouldn’t appreciate the answers.
The paradox isn’t a problem to solve; it’s a truth to embrace. Seeking and finding don’t cancel each other out; they complete one another. The seeking opens the door, and the finding invites us to stay.
Finding Home Within
The spiritual journey isn’t about fixing ourselves or finding something we lack. It’s about coming home—to the divine within, to the truth that we are enough, just as we are.
So, if you’re seeking, know this: you’re not lost. You’re not behind. And you’re not alone. The answers you’re looking for aren’t out there; they’re already here, waiting for you to remember. Which is both comforting and slightly annoying, considering all the time we’ve spent Googling them.
And yet, maybe that’s the beauty of it—we search far and wide only to find that the treasure was within us all along.
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