Spirituality
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Spirituality, wellbeing and spiritual development will mean different things for different people. Generally, the term spirituality refers to an individual’s sense of meaning and purpose, e.g. lots of people will ask questions at some point in their lives such as “Why are we here?”, “What is our purpose?” and "What is the meaning of life?" Spirituality refers to the exploration of an individuals ‘inner-self’ or ‘higher-power’.
Many people think spirituality is focused solely on religion, however religion is often only a minor part of spirituality, and if you’re not religious, you can still explore your spirituality without any reference to religion. Inner-peace, wellbeing and fulfilment are often terms associated with spirituality, as the concept focuses on listening to your ‘inner-self’ and your true desires.
Often, individuals will want to explore their spirituality if they feel they haven’t yet found what’s important to them in life. They may have lots of money, a nice house, a great job and an expensive car, but there may still be an empty, numb feeling inside. In today’s world it’s easy to lose sight of what’s important and to simply live life day-to-day without really looking deeply at who we truly are and what will bring real meaning into our lives.
Spirituality concentrates on exploring our inner wants and desires and can totally transform some people’s life, offering them a sense of contentment, wellbeing and meaning. Enlightenment is also a term used in relation to spirituality and can be defined as ‘recognition of a meaning to existence that transcends one's immediate circumstances’. Exploring our spiritual development is a unique experience for each individual, and how deeply you want to explore is completely up to you.
How can life coaching help me to explore my spirituality?
A life coach may help individuals to:
- Establish their inner dreams and goals
- Explore what’s really important in their life
- Develop a relationship with their inner self
- Identify any obstacles in their way and find out how to overcome these
- Grow spiritually
- Live in accordance with their beliefs and inner values
- Learn to live in peace and acceptance
- Gain a deeper understanding of where they are now and where they want to be
Spiritual development coaching can help individuals to live with a constant awareness of the spiritual dimension of who they are inside, and help them connect to their true inner self (sometimes called authentic self or higher power).
Is spirituality different to religion?
Yes, spirituality and religion are two different things, but can often referred to in the same context. The world's religions often have a spiritual aspect and encourage their followers to engage in spiritual development activities which is where the confusion can come from.
However, spirituality stands alone and is not tied to one particular religion, it is something that everyone experiences in a different way and that way does not have to include a religious aspect. It is not tied to religious beliefs or practices and is unique to every individual.
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This content is provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the advice given by any professional.
