People ask why I post so much related to spirituality and the Law of Attraction. My blog is Lessons from a Recovering DoorMat, not one dedicated to spiritual issues. While I have learned many things over the years as I’ve grown into an empowered woman, I can honestly say that without my spiritual faith, I may never have even gotten a mile from DoorMatville.

Spiritual support enables the strongest level of self-empowerment because it helps alleviates fears that hold you back.

I’m not religious. I was actually an atheist for my life as a DoorMat. Saying God was unpleasant for me back then. I didn’t believe at all. I wished I could but I was so down on me that I couldn’t believe there was anything good to reach out for. As I began to feel a bit more empowered, I tested faith just a little and got results. So I tried a bit more and continued to reap the thoughts I put out.

During a tough time during which I struggled to make a big decision, a friend insisted I talk to God that night and ask for help. “God? There’s no such thing!” I said. But he pushed me to try anyway, even if I didn’t believe. That night I talked to what felt like the air. I explained I didn’t believe in God and was just doing this for Ron. Then I stated my dilemma and said I needed guidance. The next morning it all fell into place and I knew what to do.

It took me several more attempts to actually believe it wasn’t just coincidence that I got answers when I asked God for them.

Every time I asked for guidance, I got it. As I felt more supported, I took more risks. I began slowly and worked my way up to doing more and more for me. The more I did, the happier I became. The happier I became, the more I did for me. It became a delightful vicious cycle that fed my happiness, and need to keep doing things that made me happy. As my gratitude increased, so did my blessings. My world felt so nurturing and full.

DoorMats often feel alone, even with people around. Not knowing if they’re there because they care about YOU, OR, what you do for them, is a lonely feeling.

Knowing I had God’s support stopped that feeling. I was no longer alone. I had a wonderful spiritual support system and loved the feeling! This allowed me to leave all the comforts of my inexpensive living situation, blow off my sources of income, which brought me no joy, and move into Manhattan, without a job or income. “Somehow” I always got enough freelance work to pay my bills. And I felt confident enough to vow to do only things I felt passionate about to earn a living and never work for anyone again.

Honestly, I had no known skills when I did this. People told me it was too late to find a satisfying career. But I didn’t worry about what people thought anymore. I had God on my side!

My own thoughts, desires and beliefs were what mattered! So this is why spirituality is such an integral part of my Lessons from a Recovering DoorMat. As you build your faith, you too can take the steps to a happier, more fruitful life. I want you to be happy and satisfied like I am. That’s why I write this blog. I’m short on time but my blessings are so many that I want to share my lessons with as many people as I can and spread the blessings.

No matter where you are or what your circumstances, you can use your power to overcome obstacles and be happy.

Find your own spiritual path, whether it’s God or the Universe or whatever higher power feels right to you. The important things is having spiritual faith, from whatever avenue works. So, that’s why I have my Law of Attraction in Action series and emphasize the power you all can tap into. Spirituality is the power source for my self-empowerment. It can be yours to, if you just ask for support and watch your thoughts. I highly recommend it to you all.

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