The essence of spirituality
Spirituality is basically how we relate to spirit
Spirit (ruach), in it's basic sense, is the Universal Life Force.
It is most often conceived as the universal life force running within and between all things in some forms of vitalism.
Various cultural traditions postulate the existence of this esoteric energy. This kind of energy is usually associated with breath: for example qi
in Taoist philosophy, prana in Hindu belief, or the "breath of life" (neshamah-chayim) given by God to Adam in the Abrahamic creation story.
Thus energy became closely associated with concepts of an animating spirits of the soul (nephesh) of living beings (human, animal or angels).
The universal life force energy (chi or chai), is present within every living thing moving via chakras and meridians. It is the life force (living energy)
that sustains the life of organs, cells, tissue, and blood.
Spiritual Intelligence
The essence of spirituality is predicated upon
Spiritual intelligence while much of our physical display, in essence, is predicated upon religiosity or existential intelligence. Spiritual intelligence is the
power that give rise to all Knowledge. It is what takes us beyond our mind, our thinking, our conditioning and the influence of our mental environment in which we
live. "Spiritual intelligence is the central and most fundamental of all the intelligences, because it becomes the source of guidance for the others." ~ Stephen Covey
"Spiritual Intelligence", author Steven Benedict outlined the concept as a perspective offering a way to bring together the spiritual and the material, that
is ultimately concerned with the well-being of the universe and all who live there.
Spirituality is experiential and metaphysics is philosophical. The very core of our reality is spiritual metaphysics. Metaphysics is the study of human experiences
that are non-physical. These are spiritual in nature and can not be measured by any physical sense. Thus, spirituality is distinct from religiosity.
Principles underlying spiritual intelligence
Spirituality allow us to transcend beyond the Physical and Material, transcending the limitations of the physical (material) world to connect with the deeper meanings
and values of our expriences. In so doing, we began integrating our inner life with our outer life, connecting spiritual values with the actions in the life. Thus,
we find meaning, pPurpose and understanding within the big picture, when we ask fundamental questions about life's meaning as we experience the ordinary as well as
the extraordinary. Using these spiritual resources, we began to draw on our spiritual beliefs, values, and practices in order to navigate challenges, make decisions,
and find solutions to the problems which we face in life.
Therefore, Spiritual intelligence is the capacity to draw on the universal spiritual resources of the Cosmos to solve problems and live a more meaningful life. It
is the way in which we approach spirituality from a practical, problem-solving perspective. This transcendence, self-awareness, and the ability to find meaning in
our everyday experiences. Spiritual intelligence can be developed through practicing stillness, self-awareness, and basically, living with intention.
Manifesting the Spiritual into the Material
Spirituality is the ultimate reality, both material and non-material; it is the inner path enabling a person to discover the essence of his/her being; or the
"deepest values and meanings by which people live." Spirituality is not religion nor necessarily affiliated with religion. The essence of spirituality is the
search to know our true selves, to discover the real nature of consciousness and how we fit in it.
Spirituality in a broad sense is a concern with matters of the spirit. It is a wide term with many available readings. It may include belief in supernatural powers,
as in religion, but the emphasis is on personal experience. Usually a persons own private beliefs in regard to nature or ethical matters. Spiritualities are often
viewed as sensitivity or attachment to religious values or to things of the spirit as opposed to material or worldly interests.
Activities associated with spirituality are those which renew, lift up, comfort, heal and inspire those with whom we interact as well as ourselves. Spirituality
provide a sense of meaning and purpose, a sense of self and 'that which is greater than self'. It is also practices such as meditation and 'bonding rituals' which
support such identity and relationship. Religion represents only a minor subset of the overall themes of spirituality and spiritual practices. However, religion
may in some cases hinder rather than assist in spiritual development, especially in the workplace as expressed in organisations in issues such as 'belonging'
(identification with).
However, Spirituality is more of a way of living that emphasises a constant awareness of the spiritual dimension of nature, with acknowledgement of its contractual
relationship between the material world and the spiritual. Spirituality gives one an inner sense of something greater than oneself. It is recognition of an existence
that transcends one's immediate circumstances.
Spirituality in Education
Education should be esoteric in nature. It should provide a "drawing out" of the kind of knowledge that is inseparable from one's own being. Education should include
inner education that answers the most simple yet fundamental questions that are asked by every child. In short it should satisfy the mystery of being alive. Education
should bring us to the realisation that the spiritual governs and controls the material everywhere. We should come to realize that all of earthly existence is
therefore impregnated with meaning, value and the possibility.
Vibrate into reality
Our thoughts and feelings emit a vibrational frequency that attracts corresponding experiences into our life. By focusing on positive emotions and aligning our
energy with desired outcomes, we influence our reality and manifest our goals by way of Vibrational Frequency.
Everything, including thoughts and emotions, has a frequency or vibration. Positive thoughts and feelings vibrate at a certain frequency, while negative ones
vibrate at a different frequency.
By focusing on specific vibrations, we attract specific experiences and circumstances to manifest into our life.
Raising our Vibration is to increase the strength of our ability to manifest our desired outcomes.
For example, focusing on that which you are grateful for will shift your perspective and elevate your mood.
Meditation calm the mind and help us detach from negative patterns. Repeating statements, Affirmations, will reprogram our mind and reinforce our beliefs.
Physical health directly impacts our overall energy and vibration, our Lifestyle.
Surrounding ourself with positivity people, engaging with uplifting people, places, and activities will raise our energy levels.
We are not just a passive observer of our life, we are an active co-creator of our reality. By consciously
choosing our thoughts and feelings, we influence and attract experiences into our life.
Everything is energy; spiritually and metaphysically, everything has a unique vibrational frequency, including thoughts, emotions, and even physical objects.
Spiritual perspectives of emotions to vibrations; emotions: joy, love, and gratitude are vibrations, also the emotions of anger, fear, and sadness are vibrations.
Thus, a person's state of consciousness is a vibration. Higher consciousness is the states of expanded awareness, peace, and love.
Spirituality in Business
Spirituality is a perspective that represents ideas that are central to love as applied to business and organisations. It is the quality of human existence,
our personal values and beliefs, our relationships with others, our connection to the natural world, and beyond. In business and work, it means making decisions
and conducting oneself in a way that cares for people and the world in which we live. Promoting spiritual values in the workplace can increase productivity and
profitability as-well-as encourage loyalty and enhance morale behavor.
