" Religion is for people who are scared to go to hell. Spirituality is for people who have already been there. " - Vine Deloria, Sioux “A rose dreams of enjoying the company of bees, but none appears. The sun asks: ‘Aren’t you tired of waiting?’ ‘Yes,’ answers the rose, ‘but if I close my petals, I will wither and die.’” – Paulo Coelho
What is spirituality?
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. Spirituality means knowing that our lives have significance in a context beyond a mundane everyday existence at the level of biological needs that drive selfishness and aggression. It means knowing that we are a significant part of a purposeful unfolding of Life in our universe. Spirituality involves exploring certain universal themes – love, compassion, altruism, life after death, wisdom and truth, with the knowledge that some people such as saints or enlightened individuals have achieved and manifested higher levels of development than the ordinary person. Aspiring to manifest the attributes of such inspirational examples often becomes an important part of the journey through life for spiritually inclined people. The spiritual journey involves first healing and affirming the ego so that positive states are experienced; with secure self-esteem, belief in self-worth and a capacity for love and generosity, a person becomes less constrained by ego defences. An opening of the heart is an essential aspect of true spirituality. In this regard one may question the spiritual nature of masochistic religious practices such as self- flagellation, which is based on a belief in the wickedness inherent in the body rather than on any real connection with, and therefore compassion for, the body. This illustrates the fact that religion does not always serve the progress of spiritual development but may get side-tracked into practices that create pride, feelings of superiority etc. or else lead to a person becoming bogged down in unworthiness, guilt and shame - all of which emotions are commonly suffered by psychiatric patients. In short, religion will be taken up by a person in a way that inevitably reflects their own level of development and maturity.
To read more: © Dr. Maya Spencer
Dr. Maya Spencer explained it better than me and that's why I wrote an extract from his book on spirituality. In my opinion, we have a crisis of spirituality and conscience in our world. We don't consider someone as a human being but as an object. We regress to the primitive state. No need to blame anyone outside! I have already told you that the first enemy is not outside but inside you. Freedom begins in your mind. Everyone can see his soul and know what he looks like. Our goal is to accept and be one. Otherwise, how can you be happy if you spend your time lying to yourself? Here, some documentaries that connect spirituality and science. I prefer to use scientific explanations rather than religious ones. Why? Because for me, I see our nature more as extraterrestrial specimens. Some people will call it angels, demons or other names. They are here when you have fears, don't let them have the power of your soul. They can't touch you if you know how to be honest with your heart and use it with love. That's why we used to coexist together. Now, if they were to be released, how many souls have chosen love in their hearts?
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