Great responses, folks, thank you! Yes, after a lot of internet searching, I tend to agree: there is no real definition, and if someone tries to quantify "spirituality", they essentially turn it into a religion. It then starts merging into a lot of New-Agey crystal energy, pyramid power, aura and chakra colors STUFF. -- Which is what makes me think it can become a "god" alternative.
I do like Rhondazvous' take on the subject. -- We all have moments where we are aware of a moment of beauty, or of inspiration, and we can use these observations for our own betterment or gain. I'm drawn to Buddhist philosophy, for example . . . but I will not call myself a Buddhist, or make reference to "Lord Buddha" as some of my friends do. That's about as "spiritual" as I'm going to let myself get. And don't we need another term anyway? I don't believe in spirits! How about a searcher of wisdom?
Oh well, enough rambling! Be well, folks! Thanks for putting up with me!
I do like Rhondazvous' take on the subject. -- We all have moments where we are aware of a moment of beauty, or of inspiration, and we can use these observations for our own betterment or gain. I'm drawn to Buddhist philosophy, for example . . . but I will not call myself a Buddhist, or make reference to "Lord Buddha" as some of my friends do. That's about as "spiritual" as I'm going to let myself get. And don't we need another term anyway? I don't believe in spirits! How about a searcher of wisdom?
Oh well, enough rambling! Be well, folks! Thanks for putting up with me!
"The family that prays together...is brainwashing their children."- Albert Einstein
