What is spirituality? And why does it matter?

Let’s talk spirituality: part 1 of 3! 

What connects us all? What’s our purpose on earth? Is there something bigger than ourselves?

My friend and astrologist, Suzie Guillette, is a guest and expert on the topic of spirituality. Suzie is a published author, an intuitive, and an empath. And she’s here to have a dialogue and offer her perspective on  the question—what exactly is spirituality?

What connects us all? It’s what we believe in—hope, faith, meaning, and trust in something larger than ourselves. Spirituality at its core is rooted in love. How does what I think, say or do impact others around me? Spirituality is the self-awareness to ask yourself the question, “is my presence having a positive impact on  other people?”

We are all connected to one another. Spirituality requires an expanded perspective—connecting to something larger than yourself. Spiritual moments can be healing and profound, but they can also be everyday moments—as simple as the experience of thinking of someone and having them call you shortly thereafter. Have you ever experienced a synergy, a coincidence or something that you couldn’t rationally explain? 

It’s in spiritual moments like this that remind us there is a purpose to our existence—that we are all interconnected.

Often, spirituality manifests itself in religion—a common text people study or read, a community that convenes often and defines morality. Unfortunately, manipulation is also rampant in the spiritual world—though it’s pretty easy to spot people with bad intent when you realize they are just professing their values, not living them. 

Moral leaders are often the ones we turn to for guidance around life’s big questions. They’re supposed to be our north star, but all too commonly, humans fall prey to being human and they can be swept up by greed, pride and an abuse of power. Spirituality isn’t always moral, and “spiritual” people aren’t always perfect. For example, Catholic alter boys were sexually exploited for decades in the church. Another example is the yoga community—where instructors have used their position of authority to have sexual relationships with their students. 

Many years ago, Suzie started reading astrology charts and now provides intuitive readings for people as well. She’s fascinated by how each time she goes over her astrological chart, she discovers a deeper layer of herself. 

Astrology speaks to our unique complexities as human beings and provides a new avenue of learning for those interested in connecting with their spirituality. Your chart can reveal your strengths, blind spots, and weaknesses—a blueprint for what your soul wants to express during your time on earth. 

What allows you to venture into the unknown? Self-trust. 

Healers like Suzie, teach you tools to strengthen your self-trust by tuning in, listening to your gut, and trusting your intuition. Sometimes, you  don’t get to choose—self-trust comes out of necessity. Your circumstances force you to lean into the unknown. 

When you are troubled, lonely, or can’t see a way forward—that’s when you will likely be searching for new answers. This is when you will be most likely to surrender. When you’ve experience a physical or emotional crisis (and we all have), you may find yourself in disbelief. When you feel surprised or shocked, these are the moments your belief system often cracks wide open. While they may seem scary, these moments of vulnerability are an opportunity for transformation.