What is True Spirituality?

According to the Kamau (Ancient Africans ofaround quite a bit in our society lately, which has
Egypt) true spirituality brings peace and prosperitycaused many to interpreted spirituality to mean
to all because it is based upon a relationship withlive however you want to live and do whatever
the Divine. Before we begin it should be notedmakes you happy. Presently there are all sorts of
that there is a big difference between religion andbooks on spirituality from spirituality through
spirituality. Religion for the most part is a set ofplaying golf to the spirituality in cartoons. One
customs, rules and norms that are practiced bycould easily fall into the trap of believing that
the pious. Spirituality on the other hand is deepspirituality is all about making up your own rules as
connection with the Divine. Not to be judgmental,you go along. This is totally incorrect and although
but our world is full of religious people, that isthere are a number of individuals that live like this,
people that run around trying to convince othersthis is not true spirituality. The essence of true
to convert to their way of believing. Some ofspirituality can be found in the understanding of
these individuals are quick to spit out a religiousthe word religion.
scripture. They know their religious books frontThe word religion is believed to be derived from
and back. They dress in religious attire andthe Lain word religare, which means, "to tie" one
sometimes even the finest garb. They are full ofback to something. Therefore, the true purpose
information and could be called walking libraries,of religion is to tie or reunite one back with God,
but let a ailing individual ask them for some help,but because religion has become big business in
some food to eat, a drink of water, help crossingour society. The term spirituality is often used in it
the street, etc. and you will see a completelyplace because religion became business. This is not
different side of them. This is because they areto say that there aren't any good religious leaders
not practicing true spirituality.but finding a good religious leader is becoming
A spiritual individual is learned (not always formallyharder and harder to come by. When one finds a
educated) but they are very wise because theygood religious leader you will find that they are
have established a personal relationship with God.also truly spiritual because true spirituality is really
A spiritual individual has knowledge of Self, whichabout self-development and improvement. It is
means they understand that they (and everyabout overcoming one's faults, trials and tribulation
other human being that exists rather they knowin order to become a better individual. This means
it or not) are made in the image of God. Thisdon't get it twisted (confuse) spiritual people aren't
unique understand makes them view the worldperfect, but they do strive for perfection.
and interact with others from a completelyAnother thing, it should be understood that there
different perspective. They strive to be kind tois no one right way to do anything either. This is
others not because they believe they are goingwhat has led to a lot of wars throughout history,
to go to hell if they aren't. It is because theythat there is only one way to serve God. There is
understand the ramifications of their actions anda host of people that have their own cultural way
behaviors, and sees everyone (and everything) asof dealing with matters as well. This is why these
a physical manifestation of the Spirit.different paths or ways are called African
They don't put their faith and trust in the thingsSpirituality, African American Spirituality, Native
of the physical world like money. In other wordsAmerican Spirituality and so on.
they don't make it one of their priorities to be richSo, in summary the difference between religion or
by acquiring all of the physical resources of thereligious individuals and spirituality or spiritual
planet, because they understand that true wealthindividuals is that religion is what people do, while
is not measured solely by one's materialspirituality is what people are. It can be said with
possessions but by one's spirit that is manifestedall of the arguing, dissension and fighting that has
through their family, friends, community,been committed in the so-called name of God by
organizations as well as material possessions.religious zealots. That unfortunately, religion in our
A spiritual individual doesn't need to go to a buildingcontemporary times is what divides and
to connect with God because they recognize andseparates people from God and each other, while
see the manifestation of the Spirit throughoutspirituality is what unites and brings people
their life. When they go to a church, mosque ortogether in order to help become the master of
any religious temple it is purposely done in orderthem Self. There you have it. If what you are
to fellowship, mourn, worship and celebrate withdoing brings or inspires confusion, chaos, disorder
others. Spiritual individuals live their life withand destruction in your home, community,
purpose to do better today than they had doneneighborhood, society, etc. Then most likely it is
yesterday. They are not dull and boring nor arenot true spirituality, but a perversion inspired by
they giddy and full of drama, they are in generalthe envious and evil ruler Set (the Kamitic
happy people because they have a peace ofKemetic/Khamitic devil). If it inspire peace and
mind, due to them striving to maintain balance inprosperity then it is true spirituality according to
their life as they see in nature.the Kamau and a blessing from Osar (Ausar/Asar
Now, the term "spirituality" has been tossedOsiris of the Greek).