What does it mean to be Spiritual?

-

 


                       Photo by ROMAN ODINTSOV


A Light-Hearted Dive into the Soulful Side of Life 🌈✨**


Let’s get real — when someone tells us *“I’m spiritual, not religious,”* the reactions range from intrigued nods to eye rolling creating extreme boredom. 😄 But what *does* it actually mean to be spiritual?


Well contrary to popular belief, being spiritual doesn't mean living in the mountains with a monk suit, drinking kombucha under a full moon (though hey, if that’s your vibe, all the power to you 🌕💁‍♂️). It’s actually something much deeper — and ironically, often very simple.


---


 Spirituality Isn’t About Rules — It’s About Connection 💫


At its core, spirituality is about the path of connection: to yourself, to others, to nature, to the universe, or to a higher power — whatever that best means to you. It’s the quiet voice we have inside us that whispers, *"You are more than just your job title or your status on social media."*


Think of it this way: religion is like the map, while spirituality is the journey. Or even better said,


“Religion is for people who are afraid of going to hell. Spirituality is for those who’ve been through it.” – *Vine Deloria Jr.


Wow. That hits us hard, doesn’t it? 🙌


Being spiritual means you’re not just existing — you’re dialing in to that vast universe. You’re asking the really big questions. Like, “Why am I here?” “What is my purpose?” and occasionally, “Why does my cat at me like that"👀😾


---


It's Really Who You Are 🧘‍♀️🧠


Spirituality doesn’t always require incense, chanting a meditative tune, or sitting in lotus pose until your legs go numb. (But if you do, please hydrate. And maybe stretch before hand. 😅)


It’s really about having awareness. Awareness of your thoughts, your emotions, your impact on the world. It’s mindfulness. Being present. It’s feeling a sense of wonder when you look up at the stars or when my cat staring at me feels like he's "looking into my soul." ✨


“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

Let that sink in.


 Spirituality Means Letting Go (and Laughing More) 🤪


Let’s face it — life can be a beautiful, chaotic mess. And spirituality helps you weather that storm. It teaches you to surrender a bit. Not in a *“I give up, it’s all over!”* kind of way, but more along the lines of, *“Hey, maybe I don’t need to control every pixel of the way I present myself to the world.”*


There’s humor in spirituality too. The Universe LOVES a good laugh. Ever noticed how every time you plan out your week, the Universe throws in a surprise at us called *“Plot Twist!”* 🎉

And there is nothing with a surprise twist now and then.

 

“Laughter is the language of the soul.” – *Pablo Neruda*


Ain’t that the truth. 😂


---


Everyone’s Path is Different — and That’s the Magic 🌍❤️


Some find spirituality in prayer, others in yoga. Some feel it in church, others when we are forest bathing, and some while stretching out some yoga at 5am. 🎤🌲🙏


There’s no single path to the divine, the infinite, or the deeply meaningful. You don’t have to be a monk or a mystic. You just need to show some curiosity. Ask the right questions. Meditate in silence sometimes. Notice the little things. Listen to your gut instincts. It’s surprisingly chatty when you let it speak.


 

“Spirituality is not adopting more beliefs and assumptions but uncovering the best in you.” – *Amit Ray*

                       ☝

ABSOLUTELY. 👏💛


---


So… Are You Spiritual?


If you’ve ever looked up at the sky and felt small but yet deeply connected, that's being spiritual. If you’ve ever felt a sense of awe, love, peace, or purpose rise up from nowhere — that’s it. That’s the core of it. That’s the spirit.


So go ahead — be weird, be wonderful, be *you*. Embrace the mystery of life. Light that candle. Meditate. Walk barefoot on the grounding earth. Laugh hard. Cry whenever possible. Just make space for what truly lights you up inside. 🔥🌟


---


Before You Float Off Into a Cloud of Zen… ☁️💫


If this post sparked something inside you (or made you laugh a little), hit that **subscribe button** to join the Wise Crew! 💌

Drop a comment below 👇 — What does spirituality mean *to you*? Let's get deep, weird, and wise together.

And hey — don’t forget to check out the latest episode of my podcast:👉Wise Mindset Guy Podcast, where we mix ancient wisdom with modern realness (and occasional dad jokes). 🎙️😎


Until next time — stay soulful, stay curious, and don’t forget to breathe. 🧘‍♂️💚

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Anticipation equals Better Adaptation

-
Image
                    Photo by  Valeriia Miller   🌍 Anticipation Nation: How Thinking Ahead Makes You Unstoppable Let’s face it: life is unpredictable. One moment you’re sipping a peaceful cup of tea ☕, and the next moment your WiFi cuts out mid-Zoom meeting causing that hot tea to fall in your lap. But guess what? The more we anticipate what *might* go wrong (or right), the better we can pivot like a pro athlete wired on espresso. ⚡ That’s the power of anticipation. It's not about turning into a paranoid squirrel 🐿️ hoarding nuts for his long winter nap. It's about developing mental flexibility—*the Jedi skill* of forward-thinking. As Sun Tzu once said,  “In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” 💥🧠  And you better believe he wasn’t talking about your overflow of household chores. 🎯 Anticipation = Adaptation The more we anticipate the possibilities life throws at us, the more we can mentally prepare to ...
Read more

Rationality in relation to Wisdom

-
Image
                      Photo by  Wendy van Zyl 🧠 Rationality and Wisdom: Are They BFFs or Just Casual Acquaintances? Let’s talk about this thing called rationality. That polished, brainy cousin of common sense who always seems to be invited to debates, makes friends with work sheets, and drinks logic as a smoothie for breakfast. But how does rationality relate to WISDOM , that sagely, been-there-done-that grandparent of decision-making? Well buckle up—this read is part philosophy, part neuroscience, and sprinkled with a little life advice 🚗💡 🎓 What *Is* Rationality, Anyway? Rationality is all about thinking clearly, logically, and objectively. It’s your mind’s ability to make decisions based on reason and evidence, not on wild guessing games, wishful thinking, or that dream you had about a talking dog. There are two flavors of rationality: Epistemic rationality: Believing what's most likely true. Instrumental rationality: ...
Read more

Is Life about Survival or Truth?

-
Image
                                                         Photo by  Julien Riedel   **Survival or Truth? Are We Just Fancy Apes or Deep Thinkers? 🧠🦧** Let’s get real for a second (well, real *and* fun 😄). Have you ever wondered if you’re just a highly evolved primate dodging metaphorical lions in the vast workplace jungle—or if you’re here for some deeper purpose, like discovering the meaning of life, the universe, and who to follow on IG ✨ This philosophical tug-of-war— Survival vs. Truth —has been messing with human minds for centuries. So strap yourself in, because we're diving into the science, the soul, and a few giggles along the way. Let’s go! 🚀 --- Survival Mode: Darwin’s Favorite Channel 📺🐒 First up: **Charles Darwin**, the reality show host of “Who Wants to Survive the Longest?” His theory of evolution by natural selec...
Read more