What It Means to be Spiritual
Spiritual people often get a bad rap. People think that they’re not good enough, or they’re just not doing it right. I don’t think this is true of all spiritual people—I have met plenty who are selfless and generous and kind, but also imperfect! But there’s also a stigma around being spiritual that doesn’t help anyone grow any closer together as human beings. So in this post, I’ll explain what spirituality means to me and why it matters so much to me as an artist:
Spirituality is a word that gets used a lot, and it means different things to different people.
When we talk about spirituality, it can be hard to know what people mean by the term. The word is used so often that it has become a buzzword for anything related to spiritual growth and development. But what does “spiritual” mean? What does it have to do with your life?
Spirituality isn’t a religion; it’s not even really a belief system or lifestyle choice—although some people may consider themselves spiritual because they follow certain practices or beliefs, such as meditation or yoga. Spirituality is simply an awareness of something bigger than yourself; this awareness of something greater than yourself can include anything from love and compassion toward others (which might be considered part of religion) all the way down through gratitude for being alive right now (which might be considered part of psychology).
No one owns spirituality, but everyone can cultivate it.
The spiritual life is a personal journey, not a set of rules or regulations. People often think they need to belong to a particular religion or church in order to be spiritual people. But being spiritual doesn’t necessarily mean you have to belong to any particular faith tradition; it also doesn’t mean that you can’t choose not to believe in God at all! The point here is that spirituality isn’t about being religious at all—it’s about exploring what matters most in your life and finding ways to live according to those values.
You don’t have to do anything special to be spiritual.
Being spiritual is a state of mind, not a religion. You don’t have to do anything special to be spiritual. You just have to think about your life in a different way and see where it takes you.
In my case, I’ve found that being spiritual means thinking about things differently than most people do and then acting on those thoughts. Humans are complex creatures who often get stuck in their own heads when they try too hard or make decisions based on other people’s advice instead of looking at themselves through fresh eyes.”
Religion and spirituality are not the same thing.
Religion is a belief system that’s based on the idea that there is an external, divine force controlling and ordering our lives. Spirituality is about being in the moment and being compassionate with yourself, others and the world around you.
You don’t need to be religious to be spiritual; it doesn’t require faith or dogma—all it takes is practice! The idea here isn’t so much about being devout but more about making time for yourself each day so that when you do get out of bed in the morning (or even before), everything feels fresh again.
Spiritual people are at peace with the world around them.
Spiritual people are at peace with the world around them. They’re at peace with themselves, their environment and relationships in general. They have a sense of contentment that comes from knowing that they’re not alone in this universe—that everything is connected and part of something greater than ourselves. When we live our lives as spiritual beings, we can feel connected to everything because we know there are no gaps between things; they’re all connected by love or hate or compassion or hate again (depending on which side of the fence you’re standing on).
Spiritual people understand that everyone has potential to become something great if given the right opportunities and guidance—whether it be through education or experience-based learning experiences like meditation sessions at yoga studios! The key here is finding what works best for YOU rather than relying solely upon what society tells us will make us happy…or even worse: lead us down dead end paths where nothing good happens ever again (which happens quite often).
Being spiritual is about being present (not about living in the future)
Being spiritual means being present. It’s a skill that you can practice, and it will help you feel more connected with yourself, others, and the world around you.
Being present means being aware of your surroundings: What is happening right now? Who are you with? How do they make you feel? Are there any feelings or emotions coming up for them that might be new for them as well (like fear)? Is anything bothering them right now—like an itch on their backside).
Being present also means being aware of your thoughts: What are they thinking about right now (if there are any thoughts at all)? Are these thoughts positive or negative ones; if so how can we change them into something more positive; how does this effect our relationship with ourselves or others around us
Being spiritual is about being compassionate (not judgmental)
Being spiritual is about being compassionate (not judgmental). Compassion can be defined as caring for others and understanding their struggles, but it’s also about empathy. Empathy is the ability to put oneself in another person’s shoes and feel what they are feeling. When we have compassion towards other people, we care about them as human beings with feelings, thoughts and desires just like ourselves.
Compassion allows us to see things from someone else’s perspective—it enables us to connect with them on an emotional level instead of just looking at them as objects or statistics on a page in a book or spreadsheet.
Being spiritual is about being grateful (not looking for more)
Gratitude is a powerful tool for living a happy and fulfilling life. It can help you:
- Focus on what you have, instead of what you don’t have
- Appreciate the people in your life who are important to you
- Make more meaningful connections with other people
A spiritual person isn’t perfect or pious, they’re just human, with all of the imperfections that come along with that title.
A spiritual person isn’t perfect or pious, they’re just human, with all of the imperfections that come along with that title. You might be a saint in your own mind and heart—and even then you’ll still struggle with things like temptation or anger at others for not behaving as you’d like—but don’t let your high standards make you feel superior to those who don’t live up to them. We all have flaws; some people are farther from perfection than others—and if you have any sense at all, it should be clear by now that no one is completely free from sin (Romans 3:23). That doesn’t mean we should stop striving toward holiness; rather, it means we need to know our limits so we can avoid getting into trouble when temptation strikes.
We can all work on cultivating our spirituality in our own individual ways.
To be spiritual is to live in the moment and appreciate what you have. It’s not about a particular religion or belief system, but rather it’s about being present in the moment, appreciating what you have and finding meaning within that.
So who am I? Well I’m a human being just like everyone else; I like ice cream (the creamy kind), long walks on the beach and watching movies on Netflix with my friends when we have time off work!
Conclusion
I hope this article has helped you better understand what it means to be spiritual. It’s not about having a religion or following particular beliefs, but rather how we choose to live our lives as human beings with all of our flaws and imperfections.
I dedicate this article to my friend Savas Simsek from Shutter Speed Fotografie
Thank you for being a great companion on my spiritual journey.
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