Personal Spirituality

Dr Alan Jones PhD FRSA
5 min readJul 7, 2024

Practices which help define personal spirituality.

“I believe in God, but not as one thing, not as an old man in the sky. I believe that what people call God is something in all of us. I believe that what Jesus and Mohammed and Buddha and all the rest said was right. It’s just that the translations have gone wrong.”
John Lennon

Spirituality is often regarded as an intangible feeling or practice that is often personal and unique to each individual. To live a more spiritual life is to acknowledge and connect with life's deeper meaning and purpose. It is about finding inner peace, balance, and fulfilment within oneself and the world.

But, how do we develop that connection and search for meaning.

Meditation and Mindfulness

Meditation and mindfulness are powerful tools that can help a person connect with their consciousness. Research has shown that regular practice of meditation can help reduce stress, and anxiety and also improve overall mental well-being.

Practising mindfulness can help a person live in the present moment and be more aware of the subtle details of life. To start a mindfulness or…

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Dr Alan Jones PhD FRSA

Writing about the mind, the esoteric, spirituality and, life in general. Website: https://www.alanjonesUK.com Other Places: https://zmii.uk//alanjones