Spiritual Practices - As Meaningful & Relevant As Ever

     "A spiritual practice or spiritual discipline (often including spiritual exercises) is the regular or full-time performance of actions & activities undertaken for the purpose of cultivating spiritual development. A common metaphor used in the spiritual traditions of the world's great religions is that of walking a path. Therefore a spiritual practice moves a person along a path towards a goal. The goal is variously referred to as salvation, liberation or union (with ultimate reality or "God"). A person who walks such a path is sometimes referred to as a wayfarer or a pilgrim." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiritual_practice

     "The term spirituality lacks a definitive definition, although social scientists have defined spirituality as the search for 'the sacred,' where "the sacred" is broadly defined as that which is set apart from the ordinary and worthy of veneration.
     The use of the term 'spirituality' has changed throughout the ages. In modern times, spirituality is often separated from Abrahamic religions, and connotes a blend of humanistic psychology with mystical & esoteric traditions & eastern religions aimed at personal well-being & personal development. The notion of 'spiritual experience' plays an important role in modern spirituality, but has a relatively recent origin.
     Social scientists have defined spirituality as the search for the sacred, for that which is set apart from the ordinary and worthy of veneration, 'a transcendent dimension within human experience ... discovered in moments in which the individual questions the meaning of personal existence and attempts to place the self within a broader ontological context.'
     Spirituality can be sought not only through traditional organized religions, but also through movements such as liberalism, feminist theology, & green politics. Spirituality is also now associated with mental health, managing substance abuse, marital functioning, parenting, & coping. It has been suggested that spirituality also leads to finding purpose & meaning in life." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirituality

     See: http://healthyhealers.blogspot.ca/search?q=meaning
     and: http://mindfulnessforeveryone.blogspot.ca/search?q=meaning

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