Skip to content
ppberja.com

ppberja.com

What Is Spirituality? Here’s One Possible Answer.

Charles Marston, January 10, 2024

Spirituality means many things to many people. Answering the question of “what is spirituality” for yourself is an important step in your lifelong process of discovery.

To be honest, you don’t need to become an expert in terminology to enjoy a life of meaning and fulfillment Matses. The words are just pointers and tools you can use to uncover your personal direction.

So this article is only one possible answer to the question of “what is spirituality?” If these words resonate with your heart, expand upon them; if not, move on and find something else that feels right to you.

True spirituality has nothing to do with religious practice. The observance of specific belief systems, honoring of certain holy days & customs, and living by a set code of conduct are not spiritual pursuits in and of themselves.

These and other things can be part of an individual’s overall spirituality. But group values systems and traditional behaviors are no more spiritual than political affiliations or loyalty to a college football team.

Spirituality is a very personal matter. And it’s completely experiential, meaning it must be experienced before it can be fully understood.

Having said all this, what’s left to answer? I’ve carried on for half a page about what spirituality is not; so what is it then?

Spirituality is a basic awareness of higher consciousness, and an allowing of the present moment to be what it is.

I could refine this statement by saying: one is spiritual when he or she is aware of a collective, creative consciousness that operates beyond the ego mind. Also, spiritual living involves the practice of being mindful in the moment, and allowing the now to take on a life of its own beyond individual desires to shape events.

This statement is intentionally open for interpretation. While I’ve captured the essence of what I believe spirituality to be, I have refrained from providing a definition heavy with my own personal preferences.

When you know intelligence exists beyond the part of your mind “containing” your identity and personal sense of self, you are being spiritual. When you say “yes” to the present moment, allowing the senses to perceive what they will and making no effort to control what is with your own preference and prejudice, you are being spiritual.

Knowing a great intelligence exists, but making no effort to label it in a way that comforts you, is an act of wisdom. It takes great fortitude to be content with the idea of not necessarily understanding or controlling the world around you.

Also being completely alert in the present moment, rather than hiding from yourself in thoughts of the past and future, requires a steadfast nature. Humanity is not afraid of its alleged weakness and frailty; rather, we are afraid of our own incredible power, thus we hide our faces from it by living in the past and the future most of our lives.

It’s not my intention to slander religion. But I am compelled to warn that many faiths were developed to crush the spiritual nature of their followers.

People are often outraged by any definition of spirituality that omits the vengeful, all-knowing god who exists to protect and punish them. It’s a bizarre phenomenon, and it’s the result of centuries of conditioning and brainwash.

By all means take this article as my opinion. But it’s an opinion based on life experience and an honest search for the truth.

I make no effort to appease the values of others or to detract from another’s point of view. And it’s my sincere hope that I have at least planted the seed of an answer that can be harvested by those who are seeking.

Opinion

Post navigation

Previous post
Next post

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Buy Youtube Comments – $2.99 for 5 Youtube Comments

Buy YouTube comments for as low as $3.99 for 5 comments! This is the best way to bring organic engagement to your video. Buy comments and boost

Archives

Categories

Recent Posts

  • Top 10 Best Toast Trivets Comparison

  • Converse All Star Rose

  • Slim Khaki Short Mens

  • Child Girl Boots Newborn

  • Top 10 Best Thunnus C14 6000 Fishing Reels Comparison

  • Infant Size 3 Boots

  • Kid Moon Boots

  • Top 10 Best Right Hand Fly Fishing Reels With Line Comparison

  • Metal and Wood Shelving Unit

  • Men Short Near Me

  • Top 10 Best Asymmetrical Coat Mens Comparison

  • Comparación de Las 10 Mejores Aceite De Salmon Para Perros

  • Top 10 Best Fishing Reels For Ugly Stick Rod Comparison

  • Winter Leather Jackets Men’s

  • Brixton Bowler Hat

  • Stop Searching, Training Your Dog Can Be Fun

  • Retro Nike Bomber Jacket

  • Zara Winter Coat

  • Retro Nike Hoodie

  • Infant Boy Shoes Size 3 Wide

  • Shirt Jacket Faux Sherpa Men

  • easy DIY Bath grenades Recipe

  • Platos Para Perros Camping

  • Top 10 Best Granite Trivets Comparison

  • Cotton Short Short for Men’s

  • Top 10 Best Zebco Spyn30.bx3 Spinning Fishing Reels Comparison

  • Infant Rain Boots

  • Leather Collar Jackets for Mens

  • Top 10 Best Female Microphone To Usb Stereo Comparison

  • Natural Wood Shelves

©2025 ppberja.com | WordPress Theme by SuperbThemes