The global research firm YouGov lists “being more spiritual” as one of Americans' top 10 New Year's resolutions for 2020, and the icon used to illustrate that aspiration is a person meditating — not praying.
And more than a quarter of Americans now say they are spiritual, but not religious, according to Pew Research Center.
What does it mean to be spiritual outside the confines of religion? For some, both exist side by side. For others, even those who consider themselves atheists or "nones," the concept of spirituality might feel critically important. They say it has to do with how we interact with others, with living more contemplatively, and with appreciating nature and the natural world.
One person who has made a career out of examining the concept is Krista Tippett. She’s the creator and host of public radio show "On Being," which includes the "Civil Conversation Project" — an initiative that brings people of opposing views together to discuss profoundly divisive issues with civility... (continues)
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