Being Spiritual Doesn't Mean That We Have The Right To Forget About This Physical Realm

I have noticed a tendency among spiritual people to want to live only in the spiritual realm, whilst forgetting entirely about this physical world, relationships, work, money, and other physical needs. I know I have had this desire as well in the past to eschew everything physical and spend all of my time in my mind, my meditation, and in spiritual endeavors. But is that truly wise?

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A topic many people don't discuss or even think about, but really should. Thank you for bringing this up. I've been tempted (STRONGLY) of late to immerse myself almost exclusively in the more spiritual side of my practice, but I know a hefty dose of this is an escapist desire due to a very slow progression of events in the "real world" that WILL come to a natural end - I get have become quite fatigued having to deal with it most of my waking hours. It will pass. My primary relief - aside from sleep, of which I need to get more - has been my meditation practice, so it's natural I would care that relief and be there more often. But I recognize this, and maintain a balance, as you speak of. I continue to follow the guidance of my medical professionals as best I can, continue to maintain the basic necessities of daily living, continue to refine and chip away at my strategy for moving into a better phase and place in my life's work. Can't do that if I'm on my bench or cushion from dawn to dusk. Balance must be maintained. Plus, I'm a Libra (and INTP/J), so there's that. 😉

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Very insightful and it needed to be said, thank you!!