by Dorothy M Neddermeyer

Created on: August 20, 2009   Last Updated: August 23, 2009

A reader asked me to write an article, 'How to explain spirituality.' To thoroughly explain spirituality it would require writing a book. However, to be on one's spiritual journey one is focused on that which pertains to the spirit and soul, as distinguished from one's physical nature. Spirituality is characterized by a preponderance of the spirit and soul; ethereal, of or pertaining to spirit as the origin of one's nature.

Spirituality is the God-related science of developing and freeing the God-made innermost being, the core of us, Made in the image of God, as one's way of life. True God-related spirituality is achieved by scientifically applying spiritual teachings and spiritual techniques that allow the ego to vanish in the fire of divine love and ego-oriented spirit a.k.a. intellect to be replaced by the Holy Spirit. Thus, true spiritual teachings can only be affected by a true connection to our innermost self, also known as the 'Higher Self.' Because all humankind is God-made, Spirituality is our true nature and spiritual development is the most direct way to solutions of love and peace in all creation.

Love creates, all else destroys. Love cannot co-exist with other phenomenon simultaneously; therefore, God is only love. God created everything with love. Spirituality is the way.

The fly in the ointment of human existence verses in spirituality as God is the "ego. The ego is essential to navigate the vicissitudes while in physical life. However, when the ego is allowed to rule it gets us into trouble. The truth is: All life on earth serves the sole purpose of developing our spirituality to the point of being free of spiritual ignorance, free of selfish or destructive behavior (ego) patterns, free to return to our eternal home with God. True spirituality leads to freedom in God.

The ONE thing which humankind has failed to universally implement EMPATHY and unconditional LOVE for our fellow passengers in this boat called 'earth.' Let each of us begin to create universal Empathy and Love for those who have lost the presence of God in their hearts. www.emissaryoflight.com

The following publications are a few of the many noteworthy sources to assist you on your journey of spiritual growth.

A Course in Miracles - Helen Schucman and William Thetford

Conversations with God: Books I, II, III, IV - Neale Donald Walsch

How to know God: The Soul's Journey into the Mystery of Mysteries - Deepak Chopra, MD

Illuminata: A Return to Prayer - Marianne Williamson

Love is Letting Go of Fear - Gerald Jampolsky, MD

Molecules of Emotion: Why You Feel the Way You Feel - Deepak Chopra, MD

Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of a Course in Miracles - Marianne Williamson

Sacred Contracts - Caroline Myss

Self-Esteem: Loving Yourself and Emotional Self-Sufficiency - Marianne Williamson

The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightment - Eckhart, et al

The Transformative Power of Crisis-Our Journey to Psychological Healing and Spiritual Awakening - Robert M. Alter/Jane Alter

There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem - Wayne W. Dyer, PhD

Why People Don't Heal and How They Can - Caroline Myss, MD

You Will See It, When You Believe It - Wayne W. Dyer, PhD

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