Jeff Lieberman, is very well rounded as he is an MIT-trained artist, scientist and engineer. In this episode of Ted Talks Lieberman discusses the science in spirituality and spiritual experiences. Lieberman discusses humans relationships with everything from the universe to one another. He refers to our minds as “Thought generating machines” and questions their limits. This video is very interesting and thought provoking, as well as a great take on “what is spirituality?”
Many may have different opinions of what exactly spirituality is. Is in strictly based on religion? or faith? If you ask me, spirituality isn’t about any of that, and it’s about one thing -yourself. Spirituality is about being a healthy, comfortable happy you. These days there are so many ways to let your spirit deteriorate. Why walk outside sorting out your own thoughts when you could have your music blasting in your headphones? How can you get to know yourself and your mind when you’re so busy learning about other people’s lives through social media? Is it even possible to be happy with yourself when our society is obsessed with perfection and false idols? I ask myself all this as I question my own spirituality as I'm sure many others do. Media isn’t all bad and its definitely not the only poison around us -merely one example. Spirituality is about finding a peaceful balance. You need to know yourself -what your weakness are, what your vices are and how to deal with them in a healthy way. Being a loving person and having a positive energy also helps. Having a good connection to yourself and your mind, as well as being a positive addition to people around you is what spirituality is all about.