We as species definitely hunger
for meaning. Ever since the dawn of history, humans have been spiritually
inclined. Even our Neanderthal cousins performed burial rituals. Spiritually in
its various forms has been able to give tremendous significance to human life,
and, in many cases, it has molded us into better people. To get a better
picture, let us take a look at some examples below.
Spirituality nudges us
to help our fellow men
Mother Teresa found inspiration
in spirituality to dedicate her life to serving the poor. Spiritually forces us
to look beyond ourselves to consider the needs and predicament of others. In
many cases, it can leads to altruism and selflessness. Life on this planet
wouldn't be interesting if we were just left alone without anyone else, and it
would be living hell if we only considered ourselves at the expense of others.
Spirituality has influenced people to perform great acts of kindness, oppose
evil, and improve life on Earth. For example, hospitals were invented by deeply
spiritual humans who thought they had a "calling" to do something
about human sickness. Slavery in the Americas was also abolished by deeply
spiritual humans.
The fear of death is
diminished
The average human life lasts
about 72 years. People in their relatively short lifespan make a great number
of friends and get close with their family only to witness their inevitable
death. Many spiritual people believe that this life is not the end of the
story; instead, there's something beyond it. According to them, we are going to
meet our deceased grandparents again: They aren't lost forever but actually
continue to live on in a different way. This gives them the hope that they will
be someday reunited with their loved ones and that natural death shouldn't be
something to fear.
Better overall health
is sometimes possible
For example, many people have
defeated harmful addictions and psychological conditions by turning to
spirituality. A large number of groups focused around spirituality have been
formed to offer support to those who struggle with the previously mentioned
conditions.
When the going gets
tough, spirituality gives us comfort
Life is sometimes tough. We lose
a job, get hurt by others, have our property destroyed by natural disasters,
etc. Suffering is part of the human experience. Spirituality gives us comfort
in these situations. With a spiritual mindset, many find meaning in their
suffering. They see it as an opportunity for growth, perhaps a preparation for
something that awaits us in the hereafter or later earthly stages.
It provides us with a
mentor
Many spiritual people find
inspiration in others who came before them. Christians seek to imitate Jesus.
Muslims want to be more like Muhammad in their approach to life. Among
Buddhists, Buddha is seen as a perfect model for humans to emulate. Spiritual
people can sharply disagree on what constitutes an ideal spiritual lifestyle,
but almost all agree that we shouldn't be harmful to each other for no reason,
and they tend to keep that ethic.
Spirituality connects
people
It gives us a community with
which we can share our experience and learn. In communities we grow as humans,
challenge ourselves, as well as learn forgiveness and humbleness.
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