Spirituality is not the same as religion. One can be spiritual without being religious. One can also be both. Spirituality is your own relationship with the bigger whole; while religion is a particular system of faith and worship.
Spirituality is personal, something you feel, develop and share with the bigger picture that you believe in. Everyone has their own spiritual path or journey. It's not something that can be taught or imposed. I found myself thinking: MY God wouldn't feel that way. That's when I realized I had my own connection and belief separate from what I was taught. I've been able to update and shift the way I speak about it, which helps me navigate life better.
The bigger picture has a lot of varying names: God, Buddha, Source, Love Energy, Nature, Family/Ancestry, Higher Intelligence, Infinite Spirit, Goddess, Mother Earth, Jesus, Divine Mother or Father, Great Spirit, Universe...and the list goes on.
It is not about being right or wrong, because you get to believe whatever you choose. And that can evolve over time or possibly change more suddenly if you've had a significant experience.
Whatever your beliefs are, they inform the way you live. So, bringing those beliefs to the surface can bring awareness to your behavior and decisions. Sometimes we don't even realize what beliefs we are operating from. Becoming aware can provide an opportunity to reevaluate those beliefs to make sure they are still current. It's all part of understanding yourself at a deeper level. Do you have a spiritual connection? When do you feel it? Where is it strongest? How do you feel it? Who reminds you of this connection?
Comments
Post a Comment