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By Diane Forrest
With the start of the holiday season, many people turn to
the Bible and read about the Christmas Story, and why we celebrate this
time. There are other people who to
other forms of Spiritual messages. Some
would argue that spirituality makes a person more sensitive to love, justice,
peace and more of the intangible things that cannot be directly perceived by a
person's senses. It supports the idea that the human being and the rest of
creation are composed not only of matter but of something that is immaterial
and beyond our knowledge. Other definitions of spirituality explain it as a
power, greater than oneself, that is operating in the universe; a sense of
inter-connectedness with all living creatures; and an awareness of the purpose
and meaning of life and the development of personal, absolute values. It is
impossible to point out the "right" definition as each individual
perceives the word spirituality in his or her own way.
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Spirituality provides a way for people to escape from the
negativity, frustration, anger and stress in their lives. Practices such as
prayer, meditation and yoga allow a person to reach the balance between his or
her thoughts and actions. Spirituality
is different from Religion. Despite the
fact that it varies from person to person, spirituality has a number of common
themes. A person living spiritual life seeks to reach beyond his or her limits.
This goal may include questioning beliefs, keeping an open mind and trying to
better understand the ways of the other people. Self-discovery is an important
factor to many people who regard themselves as spiritual. Spirituality's
objective is not always to reach a conclusion or solve a problem but rather to
help find a direction, meaning and purpose in life.
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So this month, as we celebrate this holiday season, find
some time to discover what helps you to put your life in balance.
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