Science and Spirituality for the Curious

Ep 1.6: The Seven Essential Attributes of an Authentic Spirituality


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In this solo episode, Richard Randolph does a deep dive into our understanding of spirituality.  He acknowledges that people have different spiritualities.  Yet at the same time, he believes that these diverse spiritualities all share a common core of seven attributes, which are essential for authentic spirituality.  These seven attributes are: 

  1. Openness  
  2. Being part of something larger than oneself 
  3. Loving kindness 
  4. Forgiveness  
  5. Humility 
  6. Gratitude 
  7. Disciplined Spiritual Practice 

 

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References of Books Quoted. 

  • Lisa Miller, The Awakened Brain, The Psychology of Spirituality Penguin Books, 2021.  (The quotation is found on page 8.) 
  • Shawn Wilson, Research Is Ceremony, Indigenous Research Methods, Fernwood Publishing, 2008.  (The quotation is found on page 91.) 
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Science and Spirituality for the CuriousBy Richard Randolph