years ago, i read this quote somewhere that went something like… “the sun will rise and set without your assistance” and i felt this undefined burden lift right off me like some heavy bird and i think i might sighed in relief!

Letting go of suspicion, fear and external perceptions of you (outside forces) is very liberating and helps you concentrate on helping to reveal the goodness inside you to the outside world. Without letting go of these external forces, you can’t release enough pressure to cultivate the inner forces.

I agree that following a particular faith does not make you spiritual and that everyone should take the time to understand and take the best from a variety of faiths. However, a spiritual life is essential regardless of the religious structure one chooses to pursue.

Thanks again for sharing this with the world.

The first is a “tool” for growing your inner life, relating to people, and beginning to make sense of existence and purpose.

The second is the “tool” for power, control and political gain.

I don’t think there’s anyone who disagrees with taking issue with the second.

Check out my “What is spirituality?” article, so you can see how the term “spirituality” is parsed out to differentiate between religious and non-religious.
http://spiritualmind.com/2009/07/spirituality/

Thanks again for your comment

Hey, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are spiritual too.