Spirituality

                  Spirituality is a very difficult topic to discuss with others because of its close connection to religion, as well as the great personal impact it has on people individually. For some, spirituality may involve a particular religion, such as Christianity or Hinduism, but for others it could just involve a personal, or spiritual connection they feel within themselves. People’s background and point of origin can also greatly impact their view of religion.

                  As humans we don’t understand or can’t explain a lot of events or occurrences, therefore we have created religion. In one of my courses we just discussed the term “sui generis,” meaning something entirely of it’s own kind, in order to define what religion is. It’s something entirely set apart and different from anything else that human beings have encountered, and as thousands of years have passed, so has the development of religion.

                  Today, there are a wide variety of religions that one can follow or accept as true, which is unsurprising given the years of advancement among human beings. Some individuals regularly attend some ceremony or form of worship, while others make journeys in search of spirituality, such as Muslims making the trek to Mecca.

                  For myself, spirituality comes to me through the form of a journey that does not involve just one trip, such as going to Mecca, but rather my journey through life. This voyage I view as life is what’s going to strengthen my connection with others, along with the universe, through a series of events that will assist in my individual development. There’s a close connection with my spirituality and the list of values I chose for myself in my last blog. The significance of consciousness to me strongly correlates with how I wish to be spiritual because in order for me to be conscious, I must be aware of the here and now, making me responsive of the struggles, beauty, and people I encounter, assisting and strengthening my personal development. I consider myself to be a very open-minded individual because of this consciousness I choose to live.

                  In conclusion, I’m going to leave you with this link to a mediation song that I enjoy when I wish to feel a larger sense of spirituality and peace.