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Aug 28, 20194 min read

What Are 6 Differences Between Spirituality and Religion?




When you tell people you are spiritual but non religious you often confuse people, as they think of spirituality as something mystical and mysterious. Often these people struggle to differentiate the two: spirituality and religion because of a lack of knowledge and fear.


Spirituality to me is being in your natural state, it is your own consciousness and realizing that you are more than a body, you are first and foremost a powerful soul that is infinite.




In order to simplify this concept, here are the differences between religion and spirituality I made.



For me, religion is based on fear: fear of not living according to the bible, fear of the consequences of your actions, fear of life after death.


Spirituality on the other hand is solely based on love. It encourages you to focus all of your energy on the positive and act only according to love.


When you make choices based on fear, it's not good for your soul or overall well being. Fear is a low vibration energy which automatically lowers your overall energy level. Decisions made on love feed your soul and empower you to be a better person. Love is a high vibration energy that helps lift you up into bliss and positive vibrations.



2. Religion separates Us, Spirituality unites US!


In today's complex world, there are vast amounts of religions that preach that their story is the correct story. Spirituality on the other hand, understands the truth in all of them and unites us despite our individuality, differences and uniqueness. It doesn't focus on the differences rather the unity of us all and how we are all the same.



3. Religion tells you: Spirituality lets you discover it!


Spirituality lets you discover your own interpretations on how the universe was made and why you are here vs telling you in black and white. That empowers you to keep learning more and going inside yourself not outside yourself to find your own truth. There is no limit to how deep you can go to understand your own path and journey. The universe is your oyster!



4. Spirituality has no rules


Spirituality encourages you to follow your heart and bliss by listening to your own intuition. This sets you free to be the best version of yourself, which leads you to your own inner happiness and self growth. Religion has specific rules and ideology you have to follow in order to be accepted.



5. Make your own path


Instead of following the crowd, spirituality encourages you to make your own path and create your own interpretations and stories. This catapults you onto a journey of awakening to your own divine purpose, enlightenment and self growth which can only be limited by yourself.


Trust your heart and where it leads you are the fundamentals on spirituality. The majority of religions are rooted from a deep spirituality. For example, Jesus had a deeply profound spiritual journey that lead him on his own path of enlightenment.



6. Karma vs Punishment


Spirituality is based on Karma and the Law of Attraction- you get what you give. Religion is deeply rooted in punishments, not following the commandments and the threat of hell.


I believe that religion has truth in it, but anything that separates us is not good for our souls and humanity as a whole. Spirituality reminds us that we are all the same. No races, religions, borders or cultures divide us.


What do you think about religion and spirituality? Can you be both religious and spiritual? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!


Going through a spiritual awakening?


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Face whatever is holding you back head on and it no longer has power over you, you have power over it! Awareness and anything can't co exist. Awareness is more powerful than your ego, your emotions, your thoughts and your feelings. Awareness is what gets you back home to your soul purpose.


You can use your pain and turn it into power. If you are willing to work on where your pain comes from, the lesson to be learned and turn your knowledge into action, you can use your suffering to turn you into a stronger and wiser person! I look forward to working with you on your spiritual journey.

Love & Light,


Namaste ~ Paulina 


Hello, my name is Paulina. I went through a spiritual awakening journey in 2018. I am in touch with my higher self and want to help you find yours. Until your higher self kicks in let me be your guide back home. Book 1:1 sessions with me: fromanotherealm@gmail.com
 

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