“I am spiritual but not religious. » In today's society, it is a fashionable phrase that many people often use to describe their belief that they do not need to be affiliated with an organized religion to live a faithful and faithful life. fulfilling. As life becomes more frenetic and chaotic, people say they do not have time to engage in organized religious activity and are turning to a different, less restrictive and narrow-minded alternative. Although spirituality means something different to everyone, it essentially provides context to our lives. It comes from the connection we have with ourselves and the search for meaning in life. Spirituality can take many different forms, such as meditation and yoga, while for others it can be found in nature or in a secular community. These, along with the many spiritual qualities such as hope and forgiveness, can have many benefits that contribute to overall mental health by improving coping skills, fostering feelings of optimism, and encouraging a feeling of relaxation. Despite this progression toward spirituality, religious debates have arisen in response to the phrase "I am spiritual but not religious." The distinction between spirituality and religion, and what these terms mean to many people, has become more important in recent years, with many people withdrawing from their religious affiliation and participating in spiritual practices that improve their overall mental and physical health. Due to the way society functions these days, many people have no need to affiliate or engage in any sort of religious activity and often turn to some form of spiritual activity as a quick solution to stress of life. The Pew Research... middle of article ......once this conscious relationship is forged, this connection can be carried into daily life, imbuing our lives with meaning. Unlike religion, spirituality allows for the discovery of one's authentic self without any labels, which gives deeper meaning to life, regardless of one's religion. Spirituality highlights many qualities such as kindness, generosity, tolerance and faith, just like religion. Yet while religion is defined by its teachings, spirituality is defined by our own experiences which arise from the inner search to discover our own truth and not what we are taught. Finally, we can also say that religion tends to produce separation, while spirituality puts everyone on an equal footing. People should not be labeled with this “ism” or that “ism.” Instead, people are spiritual beings whose goal is to discover our own self and purpose..