Willl starting a family make it not possible for me to go deep into spiritualiy?

[Something Funny]

And achieve all the things Leo is talking about?

I don't need white lies, brutally honest answers only.

Also, I am looking for opinions of people who know what they are talking about.

[Ishanga]

No, they called them Householders in India, and they have a whole system of Spirituality set up for ppl that have families and work at jobs/careers, this has been around for centuries if not thousands of years.. Basically in India back in the old days, you had to decide in what direction you wanted to go in at 16 or 18, family life or spiritual life, if you choose family life, you got married, had kids, worked until you were in your 50's or so, then you separated from your family (most of the kids were out of the house by then) and went to an ashram and went in the spiritual direction then at older ages...Its a good system if you ask me..

[Lyubov]

The cup grows larger as you fill it with love, do not worry about it spilling over. 

[Deziree]

Having a family puts us deeper into survival mode. So it might take you away from it. Spiritual paths involve so much hard work and commitment that everything becomes a distraction to such work.

 

[aurum]

"Not possible" is too strong.

But yes, it will likely make it harder. You are going to be spending more time doing survival, since you will have more responsibilities.

 

[Carl-Richard]

Not more than working a 9-5.

[Schizophonia]

Achieve what; what do you mean by spirituality 

[Human Mint]

Your view reframed:

Developing your consciousness by rising kids. Opening your mind through the high levels of creativity a young human possesses. Being highly aware of your shortcomings because the future of your kids are a stake.

But it is what suits you.

[cetus]

 Wife: Would you PLEASE, help me with these children!

SomethingFunny : Would you PLEASE stop nagging me! I'm trying to achieve all the things Leo talks about.

[Yimpa]

 

[Ishanga]

11 hours ago, Deziree said:

Having a family puts us deeper into survival mode. So it might take you away from it. Spiritual paths involve so much hard work and commitment that everything becomes a distraction to such work.

 

Not really, you can use some methods to make every moment a spiritual training or sadhana really.. I've written a few e books on this and how to do it..

Of course there are sitting and standing practices that cannot be done while working or doing life activities, these need dedication and commitment and personal space, but things can be done while living a normal life...