A definition of spirituality

[Guest guest]

Okay, since " spirituality " seems to be such a vague concept, I have

attempted to define it for myself. I may be defining another word, I

don't know. It was rather difficult to come up with this:

SPIRITUALITY: n. The pursuit of an emotional state of optimism

about and enthusiasm for all of life and existence, characterized by

curiosity, hope, creativity, general happiness, clarity of mind, and

an overall lack of emotional dependence upon material objects above

and beyond the necessities of life and basic comfort (e.g., food,

water, shelter, sex [for some]). This pursuit often leads to a desire

to do what's best for one's self and others (but never to the

detriment of one's self). It is not dependent upon a specific

concept of, or empirical evidence supporting the existence of, a

deity, or as some might say, a " higher power " . Not to be confused

with martyrdom or phony altruism.

All right, that was the best I could do right now.

Later,

Holly