an online book by David Gurteen
Spirituality means a deep appreciation, respect, and love for the universe, the world, all life, and humanity — a sense of connectedness, awe, wonder, and curiosity — a deep understanding of being human and alive.
The meaning of spirituality has developed and expanded over time, and various meanings can be found alongside each other. Traditionally, spirituality referred to a religious process of re-formation which "aims to recover the original shape of man", oriented at "the image of God" as exemplified by the founders and sacred texts of the religions of the world.
Credit: Wikipedia - spiritualityAnthony de Mello was a Jesuit priest from India. He was the director of the Sadhana Institute of Pastoral Counselling in Puna, India, and a member of the Jesuit province of Bombay. Early Life and Background Anthony de Mello (1931–1987) was an Indian Jesuit priest, psychotherapist, and spiritual teacher who brought together insights from East Continue reading Anthony De Mello Indian Jesuit priest and psychotherapist
Spirituality means a deep appreciation, respect, and love for the universe, the world, all life, and humanity — a sense of connectedness, awe, wonder, and curiosity — a deep understanding of being human and alive. | David Gurteen Continue reading The Meaning of Spirituality David Gurteen
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Science is not only compatible with spirituality; it is a profound source of spirituality. | Carl Sagan Continue reading Science Is a Profound Source of Spirituality Carl Sagan
Spirituality means waking up. Most people, even though they don’t know it, are asleep. They’re born asleep, they live asleep, they marry in their sleep, they breed children in their sleep, they die in their sleep without ever waking up. They never understand the loveliness and the beauty of this thing that we call human existence. | Anthony de Mello Continue reading Spirituality Means Waking Up Anthony de Mello
I define love thus: “The will to extend one’s self for the purpose of nurturing one’s own or another’s spiritual growth.” | Scott Peck Continue reading The Definition of Love Scott Peck
The Road Less Traveled, first published in 1978, is a self-help and psychology book by M. Scott Peck. It covers topics like discipline, love, religion, and grace. The book’s overarching theme is that spiritual and psychological growth requires effort, or work, on the part of the individual. Peck argues that life is difficult and that Continue reading The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck (1978)
Spirituality often lacks a clear, universally accepted definition, leading to confusion and misconceptions. Many associate it with religion, but spirituality can also exist outside religious frameworks. By considering secular definitions, we can gain a broader understanding of spirituality that emphasizes personal growth, inner peace, and a deep connection to life and the universe. Continue reading Spirituality A deep appreciation, respect, and love for the universe, the world, all life, and humanity
