023 — What Is Spirituality | Finding Inner Peace Beyond Religion
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What is spirituality, and how can it help you feel more grounded, connected, and at peace? In this session you will explore spirituality not as dogma, but as the lived experience of presence, meaning, and wholeness. You will discover why the quiet gap between looking fine on the outside and feeling whole inside often creates restlessness and anxiety — and how spirituality offers a path back to yourself. We will look at the subtle ways disconnection shows up in daily life, from saying yes when you mean no to living for approval, and how these patterns weaken the bond with your own truth. You will learn simple yet powerful practices to return to center, including solitude with intention, boundary scripts that protect your emotional energy, and symbolic rituals that anchor presence in daily life. You will also hear the difference between religion and spirituality, and how redefining your practices can lead to genuine connection rather than obligation. Finally, we will explore a journaling reflection that helps you listen back to yourself and uncover what spirituality means uniquely for you. With insights from neuroscience and psychology, this practice reveals how strengthening your inner connection not only brings peace, but also reduces the anxiety that often arises when that connection is lost.
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