Spirituality Is More Than Religion…

"Spirituality is not religion. It is a path for us to generate happiness, understanding, and love, so that we can live deeply within each moment of our lives. Having a spiritual dimension [within ourselves] does not mean escaping life or dwelling in a place of bliss outside this world but discovering ways to handle life's difficulties and generate peace, joy, and happiness right where we are, on this beautiful planet."~Thích Nhất Hạnh

"Within you there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself." Hermann Hesse

"Everything in the world was my Guru." Ramana Maharshi

‎"With each experience, we grow and become more aware of the inner beauty that lies within us. Ultimately, we are truly our own leaders. We lead the connection and flow of life that is our inheritance." Rabbi Yossi 

"You can read books without ever stepping into a library, and practice spirituality without ever going to a temple." Father Anthony de Mello, Jesuit

Religious practices, for many, point to that which we cannot see, that we long to get closer to…to become. And yet, as the Zen tradition would say of ritual, “It’s like a finger pointing to the moon. Don’t get caught up in the finger, or you’ll lose all the heavenly glory.”