Well according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists UK, Spirituality involves the recognition of a feeling or sense or belief that there is something greater than myself, something more to being human than sensory experience, and that the greater whole of which we are part is cosmic or divine in nature.
Have you ever wondered like I have, if there is something much higher than myself out there? I’m not talking about God, in particular, but something spiritual out there in the Universe, guiding us in our daily lives and giving us purpose.
You may choose to call it God, Buddha, Jehovah, Rabbi etc., but to me it’s an energy and a belief that we have been chosen to live on earth for a reason. That reason may be for us to grow and learn and share our knowledge and wisdom with others.
Spirituality is the recognition that we are all clearly connected to each other by a power greater than all of us, and acknowledging that our connection to that power, and to each other, is grounded in love and compassion.
The desire for some people to explore their spirituality may be for many reasons, such as the examples listed below, and asking your spirit guides/spiritual leader (eg. God) for help is a good start.
- Maybe it’s to learn more about yourself through meditation and education. This can be achieved by reading, watching videos or listening to audio sessions. There is so much information available on any subject you choose and you can do it in the comfort of your own home.
- A desire to dig deeply into individual or group relationships. Are they working as well as they should? Is there something you can do to change the situation?
- Do you have a justice complex? Do you carry the weight of the world on your shoulders? It’s impossible to save the whole world, but you can do small things to make changes.
- Looking after our environment can be very taxing. Do you have a need to be involved with environmental issues? Being one with Mother earth can be very uplifting.
Whatever you think spirituality is, it’s within you and can be utilized whenever you need it. We are spiritual beings in a physical body and I believe we have a connection to an energy much higher than ourselves.
