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Spiritually hungry young are not turning to the Church

byStaff writers
30 March 2003
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HAVE we, as a generation, succumbed to negative thinking?

If we have, maybe this explains why more young people today are seeking solace in spirituality despite claims that the younger generation is moving away from traditions and religion.

Modern concepts and changing lifestyles have ensured that spirituality for the young is not confined to mere idol worship – it is more about seeking deeper truths and attaining self-knowledge.

Most Gen-xers are looking for ways to get rid of the negativity that seems to engulf their lives. The spiritually inclined youngster believes in seeking their true nature. And believes that constantly dwelling on the hidden self is the only way to experience true happiness that will sustain them despite external pulls and pressures.

Young people today are talking seriously about ‘development of the soul’ through purification of thoughts and feelings. Embracing New Age faiths for a happier state of being they are turning towards practices like meditation, and chanting to stay calm.

There is a health angle too: These alternatives are often more effective than medical prescriptions when it comes to dealing with stress and anxiety.

Students, regardless of whether they were associated with a religious organisation, are keenly interested in learning spiritual value systems that would enable them to face life better.

Striving for peace in the world is a foolish pursuit unless one has a peaceful mind. For, once the mind is dealt with, it is easier to handle worldly affairs.

To define spirituality thought is very essential to retain this natural state. The young are discovering that realising the abundant energy within them

H can be a source of great joy. Living in the present moment is something that this generation is more likely to identify with, faced as it is increasingly with the impermanence of life. Training in basic and advanced meditation has brought about a drastic change for the better among many.

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Getting involved in socially relevant activities is, for many, a means for spiritual growth. Students working actively participate in spiritual and social welfare programmes consider service to be a vital source of spiritual uplift.

The world today needs far more people to show compassion and understanding.

A sensitised youth, spiritually aware and socially conscious, could infuse fresh life into a world where stilted and uncompromising views have exacerbated divisions between different peoples and faiths.

SURESH SARKAR

Fortitude Valley, Qld

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