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What It Means to Be Spiritual but Not Religious
It has nothing to do with your beliefs, it’s to do with what you feel
Those that claim to be “spiritual but not religious” account for over 20% of the population in the United States. But what does the word spiritual really mean? The word spiritual is used to describe that which relates to the human spirit and that which goes beyond the material.
Spirituality is about appreciating all aspects of life fully. Most of us have learned to experience the world in a very superficial way. But there’s so much more just below the surface.
You don’t have to be religious to embrace guidance from the world’s major faiths to enjoy a happier, calmer, and more fulfilling life. Spirituality embraces all religions because it recognizes that all of them are different paths to the same destination. If you’d like to further cultivate your spirituality, consider the following ideas.
Practice openness
Our tendency is to judge things by our past experiences. When faced with something new, try to keep an open and non-judgmental mind. New opportunities to learn and expand your perspective are all around you. Attaining a higher sense of spirituality requires being open to the possibilities.
