Spirituality

Spirituality vs. Religion

I'm sure everyone is familiar with John Lennon's wonderfiul anthem for peace "Imagine". In it there's a lyric about religion that's upset a lot of people.

Sadly—as John Lennon stated—too often religion zealotry has separated people and caused violence and wars.

I have been singing in church choirs since Junior High and yes even put on a robe every Sunday but I am not necessarily deeply religious. To me there's a huge difference between religion and spirituality. Spirituality is very personal, a belief in something greater than oneself, a connection to a deeper reality.

The concept of “God” has many flavors to people. Some folks need a weekly visit to monumental Gothic edifice to believe - organized religion is tailor made for them. On a more personal level, Ralph Waldo Emerson passionately believed in experiencing God through nature: "He is within each one of us and can be sought and nurtured through closer contact with nature." ¹

Enjoy listening and reflecting on the variety of music below. May the variety of music help reinforce your own personal spiritual beliefs...