How We Define Spirituality In & Out of the Church

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have you ever thought about how you define spirituality? Maybe you’re a part of a church or religion to seek it out, or maybe you define spirituality as any time you’re fully present in your body and observing the world around you. In this episode, we’re diving into all the places where we’ve found spirituality, how you can grow stronger in your faith (no matter what it is), and why community is such an important part of spirituality.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Resources mentioned:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Barefoot-Holy-Ground-Spiritual-Craftsmanship/dp/0345435095"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Barefoot on Sacred Ground</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">by Gloria Karpinski</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Some key takeaways from us on spirituality are:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">There is more than one way to practice spirituality. You don’t have to practice in one religion to experience spirituality all around you, from the precious relationships we build and nurture, to the hope that comes from the changing of the seasons.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Questioning traditional spiritual teachings does not make you a bad person. If anything, you have the opportunity to grow even stronger in your faith and spirituality because you’ve worked hard to find answers to define your faith on your own terms.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Your definition of communion can be anything that connects you to others. Whatever makes you feel like you’re in a strong community of people is communion. Whether that’s the Hilliard Studio Method community, or your church community, our connections to others are a huge part of our spirituality.</span></li> </ul>