Spirituality question

Originally Posted by SpiritCarrier

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spir·it·u·al
[spir-i-choo-uhl] Show IPA
adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or consisting of spirit; incorporeal.
2.
of or pertaining to the spirit or soul, as distinguished from the physical nature: a spiritual approach to life.
3.
closely akin in interests, attitude, outlook, etc.: the professor's spiritual heir in linguistics.
4.
of or pertaining to spirits or to spiritualists; supernatural or spiritualistic.
5.
characterized by or suggesting predominance of the spirit; ethereal or delicately refined: She is more of a spiritual type than her rowdy brother.

The very definition of the word answers your question. To be a spiritual person one must be willing to believe things that do not have a physical explanation.

Being open minded to things that are not easily explained is the beginning of spirituality, in my opinion.

Great question, makes a person think, which is what these forums are for.

Thanks and Peace and Light,
SC

I go with these definitions and a multiple approach.

Being spiritual is being "alive" in our mundane world. You have your individuality, your selfhood - no one else can have it, ever. Spirit and soul are what make you what you are.

(Although I think the original question is a bit of a wind-up!)

I'd add a 6th definition: that amber-coloured liquid in the bottle on the shelf with Macallans written on the label.

[LadyMay]

You're spiritual if you try to walk in the ways of spirit instead of ego.

That's why I call myself spiritual anyhow.

i believe we are pure light spirits in our original form.

then we incarnate into a human body of flesh.

we are still spiritual beings....unfortunately, IN a human body, and on this earth walk, many have just forgotten.

there are those who are more connected to their 'spirit' than others.

[r6r6]

pdhuri}---spirit is tree of knowledge

Knowledge as metaphysical-1 mind/intellect ergo concepts, abstractions etc....

and spirituality is tree of life.

Complex woman( xX and less complex man-Xy ) >

..less complex biologicals/souls( ex cetaceans and apes ) >

......least complex nervous system biological( worm or nematodes ) >

.......fungus( perhaps genetically closet to humans ) >

.......algae, Eukaryotes, prokyrotes >

.........single cell( RNA and DNA in same cell ) >

...........virus( RNA or DNA, not both in same virus[ see also icosahedral protein shell ) >

For me spirituality is enlightenment,

metaphysical mind/intellect

nirvana, living the life fullest, happiest, with love in whatever condition and circumstances you put in.

Conscious feelings associated with complementary mind/intellect

.... spirituality is art of living, spirit is art of acquiring knowledge and fulfilling you goals or dreams.

spirit-of-intent and spiritual practice ergo personal religion. imho

r6