Thursday, January 04, 2007

Real Spirituality

Spirituality is not meant to be a panacea for human pain. Nor is it a substitute for critical conscience. Spirituality energises the soul to provide what the world lacks. Spirituality plunges us into life with an eye to meaning and purpose. When it is authentic, it is never an invitation to withdraw from life. Real spirituality, like Jacob wrestling with an angel, takes life in both hands and grapples with it.
- Joan D Chichester, 'Heart of Flesh'

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