When we talk about religion or belief - almost any religion or belief - it is easiest to talk about the aspects which can be expressed in words. Obviously. We can't talk in any meaningful way about the subjective experiences people have, but these
As social creatures we need to share our spirituality, and shared spirituality is what we call 'religion'. You can have your own private spirituality, but as soon as you try to communicate it, you need words; and as soon as you find a way which help
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The Star Wars stories can help us understand the difference between magic and spirituality - between seeking to use power to achieve what we want, and seeking to come into alignment with the deeper reality of the universe.