I wholeheartedly agree with what Thomas Moore says here about the spiritual life.
This is how the call to spirituality comes to us. We ought to be spiritual in every aspect of our lives because our world is the spiritual one. It is what we are suited to. Thus Paul, from his profound grasp of human existence, counsels us, “To fill your mind with the visible, the ‘flesh,’ is death, but to fill your mind with the spirit is life and
... See moreDallas Willard • The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life In God
The intelligence of the will leads to a spiritual view of action. Whether we’re in touch with it or not, each of us has a part that wants to ceaselessly move forward and create. This is our immortal part, the higher self. It is connected to a higher life that fills us with wisdom and makes us indifferent to temporary failure. The goal of modern spi
... See morePhil Stutz • Lessons for Living: What Only Adversity Can Teach You
Defined this way, not only is spirituality an acceptable and desirable realm to have in our lives, it is vital in order for humans to grow, thrive, and take fullest advantage of their brain power.
Tim Urban • How Religion Got in the Way — Wait But Why
Spirituality, for me, is about tapping into the deep sources of our own power and love, and the lifelong challenge of bringing them together in practice.
Dr Jonathan Rowson • The Spiritual and the Political: Beyond Russell Brand
Just to say this plainly: human beings can never be made happy by the material world. We are spiritual beings and can be emotionally healthy only when we are in touch with a higher world. We need higher forces just as we need air. This is not abstract philosophy, it is a description of our nature. But it requires constant work to stay in touch with
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