Definitions of Spirituality

Spirituality can be defined as:
… that aspect of human existence that gives it its ‘humanness’. It concerns the structures of significance that give meaning and direction to a person’s life and helps them to deal with the variations of existence. As such it includes such vital dimensions as the quest for meaning, purpose, self-transcending knowledge, meaningful relationships, love and commitment, as well as (for some) a sense of the holy amongst us.
Spirituality is not the same as religion, although religion can be the focus of an individual’s spirituality or the way in which an individual’s spirituality is recognised and expressed. Both spirituality and religion can operate together or independently of the other.
Spirituality represents whatever gives an individual’s life meaning, purpose and fulfilment; that which makes life worth living or meaningful to live.
What are spiritual practices?
A range of spiritual practices may be important to an individual, and these may not necessarily be traditional attendance at a place of worship. Spiritual practices have been identified to include a wide range of activities, from religiously-orientated through to secular spiritual activities. These activities may include:

Belonging to a faith tradition, participating in associated community-based activities;
Ritual and symbolic practices and other forms of worship
Pilgrimage and retreats
Meditation and prayer
Reading scripture
Altruistically helping others to he...

Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com - January 28, 2013 Category: Addiction Authors: Sparrow Tags: Spirituality Definitions of Spirituality human existence spirituality and religion Source Type: blogs