Spirituality is a personal subjective unified experience of an overarching reality, which transcends the objective sense experience and rational reasoning of a material world, that provides the individual with a sense of living a meaningful and purposeful life.
Personal: Spirituality is a personal experience, meaning that it is unique to each individual. There is no one right way to be spiritual.
Subjective: Spirituality is a subjective experience, meaning that it is based on individual feelings and perceptions. There is no objective way to measure spirituality.
Unified: Spirituality is a unified experience, meaning that it connects all aspects of an individual’s life, including their thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Overarching reality: Spirituality is concerned with an overarching reality that transcends the material world. This reality may be referred to as God, the universe, or something else entirely.
Transcendence of objective sense experience and rational reasoning: Spirituality goes beyond what can be perceived through the senses and reasoned about intellectually.
Sense of living a meaningful and purposeful life: Spirituality provides individuals with a sense of meaning and purpose in life. It helps them to understand their place in the world and to live a life that is aligned with their values.
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