Spiritual but not religious. It's a box that a lot of people check off. But what does that really mean? And how do you explain that to those who are religious or those who don't believe in God? Your differences don't have to keep you apart.
First off reframe your ideas about spirituality. Instead of saying you're spiritual but not religious, simply say you're spiritual. Focus on what you are, not what you aren't. Should a potential date be intrigued, they can feel free to ask. Chances are people on either side of the religious spectrum will respect your beliefs. Being clear on your beliefs, whether they’re black and white or shades of grey will help you discuss your feelings to your date as well. Invite them to share their beliefs as well.
But keep in mind finding someone who feels the exact same way you do about everything sets a pretty high bar that might be impossible to find. Some people discover their spirituality through their own personal search, while others are born into a certain faith that they stick with. Nonetheless, that doesn’t mean you can’t bond with someone and share a spiritual connection with someone who holds differing views than you. As long as you respect each other’s opinions you can be deeply compatible.
Sometimes when discussing spirituality we forget that oftentimes our beliefs are the same they are just expressed differently. In other words, a Christian might believe the same thing as a Buddhist, but the form or outer manifestation of that belief is different. When discussing your beliefs with a date keep in mind that you might have more in common than you think!
The key is to finding someone who shares your way of looking at the world rather than getting stuck in the semantics. Tell the Universe and/or God you are ready to meet someone. Pray for it and meditate on it and soon enough Mr. or Mrs. Right will come your way. |
