Over the last several decades, the topic of spirituality has come to the forefront of public and professional consciousness. With the dawn of a new century, spirituality has received increased coverage in the media and more discussion in the workplace, in politics and in education. To many, spirituality represents a necessary essence of life that energises both thoughts and actions.

To others, spirituality is a belief in a power operating in the universe greater than oneself. Still others define it as a sense of interconnectedness with all living creatures, and an awareness of the purpose and meaning of life. However, the lack of a universally accepted theory or definition of spirituality has created a lot of confusion as well as misunderstanding in society. Many people confuse spirituality with religion and so bring pre-existing beliefs about the impact of religion........

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