There are many definitions of ‘spirituality.’ Spirituality conjures up different meanings and interpretation, but spirituality shouldn’t have more than one meaning.

The Oxford Dictionary gives the nearest definition of spirituality: “relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.” - (Source: https://www.oed.com)

It is a quality that involves deep feeling, it relates to people’s thoughts and beliefs, rather than to their physical surroundings or their bodies. However, you see spirituality, spirituality allows you to explore your life’s purpose.

Spirituality is a deep inter-connectedness with something that is bigger than us. It gives us a sense of purpose, a connection with humility, a connection to nature and all living things. In Covid-19, it has never been more important.

It is a belief system, a lifestyle choice. If spirituality is continually practiced, it allows you to think about and put others first. Spirituality defines the meaning in life. The more spiritual you are the more you’ll want to search for the meaning in life, it is 'the experience or state of being alive.'

Spirituality is synonymous with enlightenment. The more spiritual you are, the more enlightened you become, the more you will want to work on self-improvement, and live a more positive lifestyle.

Conclusion

Spirituality is powerful, when used in the context of lifestyle. When you stop thinking you're important and you think about and come to understand that you are part of a bigger picture and act accordingly, then your life can positively change.

Enlightenment, is 'the awakening to ultimate truth' that is synonymous with spirituality, is the difference between a more peaceful and tranquil existence and a self-centred existence, lived in ignorance.

If you would like to learn more about spirituality, or you fancy reading either of my books, you can grab paperback and Kindle copies on Amazon, or through the following link https://linktr.ee/Ilana_Estelle

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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