“I’m a spiritual person. Really… I am!”

How many people have you heard say “I’m a spiritual person.” What does that even mean? It means a lot of things. Not always accurate.


Here’s one interpretation:


“The word 'spiritual' does not refer to religious matters, so-called. All activity which drives the human being forward towards some form of development-physical, emotional, mental, intuitional, social-if it is in advance of his present state is essentially spiritual in nature and is indicative of the livingness of the inner divine
 entity. The spirit of man is undying; it forever endures, progressing from point to point and stage to stage upon the Path of Evolution, unfolding steadily and sequentially the divine attributes and aspects. Education in the New Age”


Huh? If you’re lost, don’t be concerned because I am too. The way I read that definition is that if you’re trying to better yourself, even physically, you’re a spiritual person. I disagree.


To be a “spiritual person” means that you are in touch with the spiritual world…that which we can’t always see, feel, smell, touch, etc. It means that you are aware that you are not just a physical being. It means that you are aware that your true self is in essence a soul. A spirit if you will.


Personally, I think that many people use the declaration “I’m a spiritual person” as a cop-out. Why? Because they are lukewarm. They are apprehensive to say “I am a Christian” or “I am Jewish,” etc. Perhaps they are scared of letting people know they have very real religious beliefs? I don’t know.


But for arguments sake, let’s say those who claim to be spiritual are. What does that mean? What does that make them and in what way do they need to live their lives to be truly spiritual? I think too many people who say they are spiritual are simply searching for happiness. Nothing wrong with that. But is it an ever-elusive pursuit because they refuse to see that happiness is literally at their fingertips?


Many times when people say they are spiritual, but not religious, the very characteristics they cite as proof they are “spiritual,” are more often than not values preached in one of the major religions.


If you are going to be spiritual, then do it with total commitment. If you’re going to dwell and focus on the physical world and all that entails and be spiritual in name only… you’re only fooling yourself. Be one or the other. Don’t be lukewarm.