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The Rise of Spiritual, Not Religious
The Rise of Spiritual, Not Religious

While I don’t have any quantitative data, I have gathered qualitative data on spiritually embodied spiritual experiences and practices. Spirituality is increasing and I see this as an expression of the rising divine feminine, which isn’t structured or contained the way divine masculine energy is. The divine feminine whispers to you about an unseen world not wholly governed by logic and reason. She sings a song of creativity, joy, and connection that is for you and you alone. Identifying as a spiritual person may mean saying, “No thank you” to the hierarchy present in many religions and recognizing there is a Self within you that is wise, compassionate, and all-knowing. A spiritual practice helps you get in touch with this Self.

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Denise Renyespiritual bypassing, spirituality, spontaneous embodied spiritual experience, spiritual practice, spiritual abuse, religion, religious abuse, psychology of money, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis and the body
Why Spirituality and Religion are not the Same
Why Spirituality and Religion are not the Same

The big difference with spirituality is it’s not based on hierarchy. There’s no barrier between you and a spiritual figure or force. Instead of a middle person or religious leader telling you what to think or do, there’s direct access. With spirituality, there may be certain rituals (lighting a candle, playing certain music, etc.) but there also may not be. It’s up to you what you do and what you don’t do.

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Psychology and SpiritualityDenise Renyespiritual bypassing, spirituality, spiritual abuse, spontaneous embodied spiritual experience, religion, religious abuse, inner healing, inner work, inner child