Each of us holds Divine potential within. We can explore this — that is, we can try know ourselves as Infinite, as one with All that Is, as one with the Divine — with the dissolution of the illusory ego. This ego can dissolve through yoga, mantra yoga or devoted japa(m)/rosary, meditation, prayer, introspection, love, and many other means. The illusory ego can dissolve through transcendence of our lower natures or habits/actions/ways of thinking, being, and self-talk; through loving our complete selves to transcend aspects we may regularly identify with; through noting our reactions to things and understanding that the reaction comes from within and hence transcending feelings or fears of being externally dominated by such reactions. Through transcending our illusory ego, disruptive mind or auto-reactions as we act in the world, we may begin the journey to know we are something more. We may begin to learn about the Universal Soul; the Essence of the Divine; the Light that we are. We may begin the journey to Self.

As Swami Omkarananada writes, "the divergent mind must be channelized" (Omkarananda, 2007). Thus, in all things, seek to see the Divine with a positive frame of mind (i.e. in faith, hope, and with trust of course...not prematurely fatalistically). Through religious/spiritual practice, through focusing the mind on the Divine, through exploring the realities of Divinity in all, and through loving acceptance of the processes and sensations that occur in our bodies, we can begin to love the world and live with all others in peace, love, and freedom. We can learn how to love and accept ourselves, and hence mitigate our auto-reactions to the external environment. We begin to learn about how deeply we are connected to everything. In this way, we can begin to learn how to shift, create, or re-create reality. We can begin to see that everything is present within; we can begin to explore the vastness of our inner Being; our Soul or Soul/Cosmic Consciousness.

Many prophets throughout the ages left great works to help us on our soul's journey. Many performed great works, great miracles; great feats in order to lead us on a path to realization, I suggest; to strengthen our wisdom, faith, trust, hope, knowledge, courage, and love for each other. They were great teachers, unsurpassed in their ability to shed light or knowledge, for all genuine seekers of the Divine. Their authentic teachings were offered for the contentment, fulfillment, and joy of humankind. Further: love is the breath of this; Love is the breath of spiritual practice — and wisdom, bliss, authentic freedom, and love are some of the fruits of the same. Authentic religion is a path to discover one's inner nature, a path to wisdom and freedom, a path to learn about one's relationship with God or Self, a method for learning how to love and live with all, a means for discovering one's intimate and eternal connection with all. ...Religion and spirituality can be very great joys.

 
Eppi Sukhu, MHSc.

References:

Swami Vivekananda, in: Shah, C.S. 2006.
Nature of India's Contribution to the World: Swami Vivekananda's Views. International Forum for Neovedantins.

Swami Omkarananda. 2007. The Divergent Mind Must be Channelized.

Additional reading: Swami Omkarananda. 2007. Your Inner Existence is God.