No.10: Being Spiritual
Life story: Let me get back to Sr Manu. I have had
many good memories of her as we had studied together in the same university for
the four years. Once during exams (thanks God, I don’t to have to burn my
midnight oil anymore!), she was going to visit a sick person. Curiously I asked
her, “what motivates you to visit a sick person during exams?” She replied with
her usual smile, “I have always a soft corner for the sick person. They are
most vulnerable people. They need our presence.” “You have a strong
spirituality!” I replied promptly, without any prior thinking.
Spirituality is often wrongly interchanged with
religiosity. A person is considered spiritual when she or he faithfully
performs all religious rituals and practices. This would include regular
prayers, visiting Holy places, wearing sacred symbols etc. Some even believe
that spirituality is meant only for religious leaders (religious men and women).
The modern thinkers confirm that all human beings are spiritual beings too. Even
an atheist can be a spiritual being.
Every single acts of one individual reveals his or her
spirituality. Spirituality derives out of one’s own involvement with own self,
with others and with the Creator. Thus, leading a just and authentic life is
part of spirituality. The interactions and dealings with others also reveal
one’s spirituality. Spirituality can be expressed with kind words, a gentle touch
and even with a smile. Thus, it is important to have our own spirituality to
have a happy life.
So, let’s make a decision to have our own
spirituality. It will make a huge
difference in life...
