Before I understood and began to practice spirituality, like others I was somewhat confused on what spirituality was, but like all beliefs it's a lifestyle choice that can bring about peace if you continue to incorporate it into your daily life.

There are many misconceptions about spirituality that need dispelling. Spiritual people are not always at peace with the world and they're not always happy. But intentionality and spirituality are important and becoming enlightened is even more important if we are to live in harmony with each other and to live content and peaceful lives.

We know spirituality is not a religion. While it's true, many religions do have a spiritual component to them, spirituality isn't one. Going to a church is based on religious teachings, spirituality is based on universal truths and open and transparent dialogue based around the universal laws.

Another misconception is that those who follow 'spirituality' are out of touch with the real world. It's simply not true. Those who follow spirituality, are engaged in daily life, but their connections are with the spiritual realm.

Speaking from my own experiences, being 'spiritual' helps you to get the best out of your life. When you practice Spirituality, every day worries reduce. With spirituality, you're putting your trust in external forces that help you shape your decision making.

When others also follow spirituality, it allows you to live your life with a little more ease.

Ilana Estelle is a mental health and wellbeing advocate who combines educational insight with her personal experience of living with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. She holds diplomas in Counselling, Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling, and Stress Management. Through her writing, Ilana supports others in navigating their emotional, mental, and physical health challenges. In addition to writing for The CP Diary, her work has appeared in healthy lifestyle magazines. Ilana is also the author of three books: Cerebral Palsy: A Story – Finding the Calm After the Storm, Spirituality, Healing and Me, and Survival: The Covid Years – Time for Change.

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2 comments on “Common Misconceptions on Spirituality”

  1. I believe the vastness of the universe is in my soul, in my tiny heart, spiritually.

    I will not let anyone torture me with their religion, not anymore.

    1. Thanks Tim. Correct. The universe is in all of us. The universe (the cosmos) is what makes the world's heart beat, it is what makes us, us. As we continue to live our lives, everything we do becomes a part of us, connecting us back through the universe.

      You do right to embrace the universe. Religion is based on traditions and teachings and is not the same thing. If more of us embraced 'spirituality' people and the world would come closer together.

      This is about changing attitudes and attitudes can always be changed.

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