The True Meaning of Spirituality

The title of this article "The True Meaning of Spirituality"telepathy, telekinesis, clairvoyance, channeling, ouija
implies that there is a not so true or false meaning ofboards and other means.
spirituality. There is indeed a false meaning of spiritualityThose are the false meanings of spirituality. They all
and we get rid of this first so that we can focus ondeal with spiritual matters but not in the way we know
the true meaning of spirituality.what real spirituality is.
Spirituality is not spiritism, although both words containThe true meaning of spirituality is that it is way of life
the word "spirit". Spiritism is a system of beliefs basedthat gives proper value to the spiritual dimension of our
on the works of Hypolite Leon Denizard Rivail whoexistence and creation.
used the name Allan Kardec. These works reportedThis means that we acknowledge the primary of the
seances he pointed as originating from incorporealspiritual in our life, its essentiality, and its finality, and act
intelligence or spirits. In spirituality we are not dealingaccordingly.
with seances or communication with spirits.We acknowledge the primacy of the spiritual in our life.
Spirituality is not spiritualism. Spiritualism is the systemThis means that we are certain that we came from a
of beliefs and opinions about the dead communicatingspiritual source, one that is not perceivable by our
with the living through mediums. Spirituality is about thesenses. This spiritual source has real connection with
living more than about the dead. Spirituality is not theus even now and is really in charge of our life. We
practice of communicating with the dead.cannot get out of this connection with our spiritual
Spirituality is not supernaturalism which is the systemsource. If we are believers in God, we call this God. If
of belief in beings superior to human beings such aswe are atheists but live a life of spirituality, we may call
God and angels. In spirituality we are dealing more withthis source Ultimate Energy.
human beings rather than with beings above them.Secondly, we acknowledge the essentiality of the
Spirituality can be compatible with atheism, the beliefspiritual in our life. This means that what is most
that there is no God.important in our life is not material things or money,
Spirituality is not at all related to witchcraft although thisfame or position of authority, but the possession of
practice involves the use of spiritual powers, purposelyspiritual qualities which make us more human. For us to
to harm others for one's own benefit.be human is to be spiritual. Spirituality is an essential
Spirituality has nothing to do with Satanism, althoughcomponent of our humanity. Without spirituality we are
Satan is a spirit. The task of spirituality is not tono longer human beings. It is that essential.
propagate or combat Satanism. It does not deny hisThirdly, we acknowledge the finality of the spiritual. Our
existence, but it does not deal principally with how togoal in life is a spiritual goal, not the accumulation of
deal with his works.riches or material rewards such as lands and buildings.
Spirituality is not related to the art or practice ofThe goal of our life is union with the Ultimate Spirit. In
exorcism, the expulsion of Satan or his demons from athis our real and genuine happiness consists.
person.Not only do we acknowledge these three fundamental
Nor is spirituality related even remotely to magic ortruths of spirituality. We act accordingly. In acting
sorcery, the practice of manipulating theaccordingly we do not have a problem because the
consciousness to obtain a desired objective.spirit in us makes us, as it were, flow with his waves
Spirituality is not engaging in the practice of psychicand gently pushes us to act accordingly.
phenomena, such as Extra Sensory Powers or ESP,