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Authentic SpiritualitySpirituality is never an end in itself, but is always for the sake of greater love and justice. It is not outcome-driven, but is a matter of grace. Any spiritual path that does not lead to surrender into the life-death-life pattern is not authentic spirituality. Spirituality is not an escape from the world but a plunging into Mystery. It is not to isolate ourselves from this world, but for us to enter fully into its joy and suffering. We are to remain deeply connected and deeply detached at the same time. There is no distinction between “sacred” and “secular”. In our deepest core, we are distinct from but never separate from others, creation and God. There is always choice. What you do to others you have done to yourself. If you think you have got it together, then you are a danger to yourself and others. We are all amalgams of darkness and light, and will be throughout life. There are no real solutions when it comes to the Journey: only resolutions, which enable us to see from a grace-given new perspective. “Saying prayers” gives way to life as Prayer. Refuse to hate, but let the awareness of the other’s trappedness transform you. Language of authentic spirituality does not contain the words “He’s only …” or “she’s just …”. Authentic spirituality leads away from blame and accusation, and into deeper listening to God. A spirituality that does not lead into encounter with an Absolute is no spirituality. If there is no Absolute, we inflict ourselves with the burden of making ourselves the absolute reference point for everything. It’s never too late.
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