What is spirituality?

What Is Spirituality? — A Journey Back to What Truly Matters

by Jack van den Berg

A Longing That Won’t Be Silenced

In today’s fast-paced world, more and more people are feeling a quiet ache—a longing for something deeper—something beyond the routines of daily life, beyond material success, and even beyond traditional religion. That inner pull? It’s often the soul searching for connection, meaning, and truth.

This is where spirituality comes in.

Spirituality is about connection—connection to your inner self, others, nature, and for many, something more significant. Some call it God, the Universe, Source, or simply the quiet, immeasurable intelligence flowing through life.

How Does Spiritual Connection Work?

Spiritual connection is not visible, but it’s deeply felt. Like music, it moves through vibration—an invisible language of energy. These vibrations differ in frequency: some uplift and expand us (what many call high vibration), while others feel heavy or contracted.

Our thoughts, emotions, and even the places we inhabit can carry these frequencies. High-vibrational states often feel like joy, peace, or wonder. Lower vibrations may feel like tension, sadness, or fear. The more aware we become, the more we learn to recognize and align with what feels authentic, expansive, and life-giving.

This is one way the soul reaches out—through subtle, energetic signals, inviting us back into harmony. Have you ever felt the tingle on the skin of your arms? People call it “my hair goes up” or “chicken pox.” Karien and I experience it a lot, which is a significant sign.

Spirituality: A Quiet Return to the Self

Becoming or being spiritual is not about adopting a fixed belief system. It’s about awakening to your inner life, your presence, where you are part of without seeing it, and what truly matters in life.

Unlike religion, which often follows a defined structure of rules, spirituality is deeply personal. You don’t need to follow a specific path to be spiritual. It can be found in stillness, in breath, in music, in the smile of a stranger, in the rustle of leaves, the rhythm of ocean waves, or in a moment of awe under the stars.

It's the part of you that feels there’s more to life than what we see in the tangible world.

The Sacred Thread in Bali

In Bali, spirituality is not separate from daily life—it is daily life.

At sunrise, offerings are placed on doorsteps. Prayers are whispered with each act of devotion, and the scent of incense drifts through the streets. This gentle weaving of the sacred and the ordinary gives the island its unique energy—a vibration that calls many home to themselves. You might hear the hum of gamelan music in the distance or witness a graceful procession moving through the rice fields. The land feels alive with spirit—its waterfalls, mountains, and temples all echo a deep remembering.

This is one reason people are drawn to Bali—not just for its beauty but also for awakening something ancient, authentic, and essential within them.

Why Should We Bother With Spirituality?

Because at some point, life invites us inward.

A breakup, the loss of a relative, burnout, illness—or simply a moment of stillness—can stir questions like:

• Who am I, really?

• What am I doing here?

• Is there more to life than this?

• Why do I feel at ease with some people but unsettled around others?

• What makes one place feel peaceful and another unsettling?

Spirituality doesn’t always provide answers in words. But it gives us a deeper space to hold these questions, listen, and grow, which is, to many, the reason and purpose of our existence – to grow.

Spiritual practices reconnect us with inner peace, purpose, and compassion—qualities often buried beneath stress or the need to “keep up.” When we nurture the spiritual side of life, we become more grounded, present, and attuned to what makes life truly beautiful. Spiritual practices will help us attain the balance we need between Soul, Mind, and Body to live a fulfilling and joyful life.

So, The Answer Is

Because your soul is already whispering…

Sometimes, the most important thing we can do is ............... listen.

And if your soul is calling to be heard and you feel ready to deepen your awareness gently and compassionately, we invite you to join our online community of like-hearted souls. Let’s gently walk this path together.

REFLECTION FOR YOU

"Take a moment to sit in stillness today.

What is your soul whispering to you?"

About The Author

Jack van den Berg

TBA