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How Important Is Spirituality?Is spirituality important? I am going to get a lot of grief over this. One of my worst childhood memories is being forced to go to Sunday school and church. I suppose a lot of kids are like that. There was something about being force fed a certain set of beliefs that did not quite sit right with me. I want to make up my own mind, thank you very much! Now that I am older however, I do see the value in some of this. What it involves is entirely up to you. I feel that personal improvement should include an honest evaluation of our beliefs.
Spirituality Is Not Necessarily ReligionI feel that spirituality does not necessarily mean religion, although it may include your own personal religious views and beliefs. I believe that finding your own spiritual path involves a variety of things. Self realization and finding your purpose in life are just the tip of the iceberg. This does not mean you have to do chants and become a hippie, although that is fine if you want to do it. I find myself drawn to Buddhism and some other eastern philosophies.A Personal PathThe articles in this area of the site touch on matters of the spirit. For my own personal growth it does include periods of quiet self reflection, relaxation and yes, meditation. It is a personal path for me. And while it does include reading on a variety of topics to try and gain insight and a better understand of these topics, it does not include any formal religious teachings.So is spirituality important? Read Richard Blackstone's article for an interesting view on this topic. Is it simply a joy of life? Is it a higher level of consciousness? Or is it something else entirely? This is your personal improvement journey. Find an article or topic that interests you and go from there. It is your path, so you decide. Click here to read the article on how to Embrace Each Day Tips on How To Relax and Quiet the Mind Click here to go from Spirituality to the Home Page.
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