{"id":10754,"date":"2022-05-16T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/?p=10754"},"modified":"2023-09-22T16:44:27","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T20:44:27","slug":"how-to-be-more-spiritual-in-the-21st-century","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/how-to-be-more-spiritual-in-the-21st-century\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Be More Spiritual in the 21st Century"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Spirituality has always been a fundamental part of the human experience, and in the 21st century, people are more empowered than ever to explore spirituality on their own terms. You can dive deep, or just learn a few helpful practices. You can follow an organized religion, or create a personal connection without labels. It\u2019s entirely up to you, and there\u2019s no wrong choice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits of making space for spirituality in your life are profound. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/cant-buy-happiness\/201302\/why-be-spiritual-five-benefits-spirituality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Psychology Today<\/a>, spiritual people are more likely to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Have high self-esteem&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feel optimistic and grateful<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Savor life experiences&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be compassionate&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flourish in relationships&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in expanding your spirit, Meetup has all different kinds of spiritual communities. Check out a few examples for inspiration, and find a practice that suits you.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-spiritual-practices-you-can-try-on-meetup\">Spiritual practices you can try on Meetup&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For some people, getting spiritual means getting outside and working up a sweat. For others, it\u2019s a conversation between like-minded people lifting each other up. For you, it may be a more quiet and reflective practice. No matter how spirituality makes sense to you, you can find other people engaging in that practice on Meetup.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meditation\">Meditation&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You won\u2019t have trouble finding other local people who practice meditation: there are nearly 7.5 million Meetup members discussing techniques, philosophies, and schools of thought across more than 14,000 meditation groups! Plus, many meditation groups host virtual events, so you can practice wherever, whenever.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, the purpose of meditation is to center yourself and find inner tranquility through mental focus and breathwork. With a group like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/Global-Self-Care-Meditation-Community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Self-Care Meditation Community<\/a>, you can join online meditations for all backgrounds and experience levels. These meditations are guided, so all you have to do is show up and follow along. You can even find meditations with specific themes or targets, like this online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/Sahaja-Yoga-Classes-NewHaven\/events\/dlhdnsydchbqb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meditation for Educators<\/a> event. There are also plenty of groups that meditate together in person, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/Chicago-Meditation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chicago Weekly Sitting Meditation Group<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-yoga\">Yoga&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can combine elements of meditation with flowing movements that harness your energy and stimulate that mind-body connection. Yoga is a spiritual practice with a long list of tangible health benefits, from flexibility to lower blood pressure, not to mention the mental clarity and emotional serenity.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no shortage of Meetup yoga groups practicing in a wide range of styles and settings. You can enjoy beautiful sunny vistas with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/www-namasteveyoga-com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Diego oceanfront yoga<\/a>. Learn the wisdom of ancient Sanskrit Yoga Sutras (short verses on yoga principles) through an online discourse hosted by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/yoga-sf\/events\/zwprssydchbmb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Francisco Yoga Meetup<\/a>. You could be just in time to join the season kickoff yoga session and potluck with dozens of members from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/YogaintheParkDenver\/events\/285316995\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yoga in the Park &#8211; Denver<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try doing yoga in a sound bath with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/houstonyoga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Houston Yogis<\/a>, doing candlelit yoga with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/yoganyc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yoga NYC Meetup<\/a>, or doing community yoga at a children\u2019s farm with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/RVAOutdoorYoga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RVA Outdoor Yoga<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/benn-mcguinness-ooL_PvggBaE-unsplash-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/benn-mcguinness-ooL_PvggBaE-unsplash-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/benn-mcguinness-ooL_PvggBaE-unsplash-edited-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/benn-mcguinness-ooL_PvggBaE-unsplash-edited-1120x630.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/benn-mcguinness-ooL_PvggBaE-unsplash-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/benn-mcguinness-ooL_PvggBaE-unsplash-edited-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/benn-mcguinness-ooL_PvggBaE-unsplash-edited-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-religious-and-spiritual-study\">Religious and spiritual study&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you want to reconnect with your religious roots, or branch out into a new area of metaphysical study you\u2019ve never considered before, there are Meetup groups gathering to think deeply and converse about the spiritual joys and struggles of life.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in Christianity, you could join the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/Slow-Careful-Bible-Reading-Study\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Slow, Careful Bible Study<\/a> group to better understand its origins. For Judaism, you can find a globally-accessible community in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/fort-lauderdale-worship-service-meetup-group\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online Jewish Shabbat Services<\/a>, or try meditation with a Jewish twist hosted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/Tefilah-Lab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tefilah Lab<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can develop a new appreciation for Muslim traditions like Ramadan with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/islamic-topics-discussion-group\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Islamic Topics Discussion Group<\/a>, or discover your sense of purpose with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/OC-Buddhism-For-Beginners-Meetup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OC Buddhism For Beginners Meetup<\/a>. There are also groups to help you shape your connection to spirit with less formal religious practices, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/nashville-stoics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nashville Stoics<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/Los-Angeles-Pagans-Witches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Los Angeles Area Pagans &amp; Witches Network<\/a>.\u00a0Learn about this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/the-magic-of-community-meet-the-witches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">witch community<\/a> and the various groups on Meetup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-miscellaneous-mindfulness-activities\">Miscellaneous mindfulness activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your definition of spirituality may not fit someone else\u2019s, and that\u2019s okay! It\u2019s all about whatever helps you feel more grounded, peaceful, thoughtful, and self-actualized. For example, a lot of people find that simply absorbing the beauty of the natural world has a spiritual component. More than 15,000 of them make up the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/NYC-walks-Nature-beauty-peace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NYC walks: Nature, beauty, &amp; peace<\/a> Meetup group!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another mindful activity that speaks to the soul is writing. It encourages gentle awareness and invites your creativity and responsiveness to arise in the moment. Find a group like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/JustThis-Zen-Writing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JustThis: Zen Writing<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/Planner-and-bullet-journalist-meetup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Planner and bullet journal meetup<\/a> to either flow stream-of-consciousness style or focus on goal-setting and self-improvement.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-connection-is-key\">Connection is key&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can rekindle a spiritual spark from your past or try out a totally new routine. Either way, the goal is the same: to make a spiritual connection between your inner life and energies outside of yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay connected by joining a group that understands your style of spirituality. 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