Spirituality vs. Religion

The new hot topic:

Spirituality vs. religion

This topic is literally the highlight of so many millennials conversations and I wanted to share my discoveries and an article that I found on the topic.

First of all HAPPY NEW YEAR! I know it's been a truly long time even after my comeback post a few months ago. Life for me has truly been on a rollercoaster and I have been learning so much about myself and my faith during this time. One huge thing that has happened is my husband losing his job a few days before Christmas. It was a sudden blow but we have been staying in good spirits for the most part. We found our way back to church not because we were in need of a miracle (although we would appreciate it Lord) but we truly have no excuses now. The main reason we stopped going to church was due to our new addition and our comfortability level with her being in a "strangers care" and also time. My husband worked most Sundays and when he wasn't at work I was at a photoshoot. I feel like God put us in this position to get our full and undivided attention so we are now faithfully in church! Other than that, life has been truly awesome. My podcast has launched (beware I curse in this podcast and it is the furthest thing from religious or Godly conversation-- it is a podcast talking about black issues, history and offers advice for people of color from a person of color), I am now launching my photo magazine this year and my daughter turned ONE! My son will be FIVE in a few weeks (January 30th). But anyway, back to the topic...

So I often have this dialogue with my Mom and other religious individuals to understand how they feel about this new emerging topic. I've gotten a lot of mixed comments and positions on the issue but my stance is this: I am spiritual. I, in a way, denounced my title of being a Christian because of the rules, laws, and confining beliefs that are common with Christianity. Yes I believe in God and no this is not a post to sway anyone from the Christian faith AT ALL! Through my self-discovery journey I discovered a few things: one, I break every rule of Christianity (unintentionally) and two, I have done a lot of things out of obligation not sincerity. Those two discoveries led me to the spirituality path. NO I do not worship statues and any of the common misconceptions of that are spoken of about "spiritual people". I honestly just flow where the holy spirit guides me and I take hints from the Universe and God also. When I say "the Universe" I am NOT trying to make the Universe a god. I am implying that I take clues from coincidences, signs, conversations, and other things that the Universe shares with me that's all. My claim to spirituality means this for me: I am aware of God and honor and believe in Him, I rely on the holy spirit to teach and guide me, I move when my spirit moves and when the Universe, God and the holy spirit instruct me to, I don't define my connection to God based on how many church gatherings I attend or whether I go to church or not.

I think that people get so caught up on everything being demonic that they dismiss other possibilities and beliefs. I will expand more on this discussion on my podcast at a later date. But until then, here is a really awesome article from xonecole.com that articulates the debate further.

Read more here: article

"...re-examine all you have been told in school or church or in any book, and dismiss whatever insults your own soul..."—Walt Whitman

I'm not perfect in any way, shape or form BUT the one thing I am good for is being there for others. If you need prayer, a listening ear or advice I am here. Reach out to me! I'd love to walk with you through your journey. 

xo, Brit.