Finding Yourself.... one quiet moment at a time

I recently attended a presentation on Spirituality, offered as professional development through work - it was titled "Ethics and Character in Tough Economic Times" and was presented by Jon Dalton. I was really intrigued by the topic because of my interest in standards and ethical reasoning, and in general, how I like to think that values are an important part of my daily life. Interestingly enough, the presentation was very much about spirituality and the definition of what spirituality means and how its an important part of daily life.

Now, this normally isn't a program that I would attend, as I don't particularly consider myself a "spiritual" or "religious" person. What I do consider myself is an individual with high moral standards who expects, and considers herself, to be a role model for other women and individuals. While I was raised Catholic and went to all Catholic schools 1st - 12th, I have since lost touch with regular worship. However, what caught me about this presentation by J. Dalton was his "5 Big Questions that Prompt the "Spiritual Quest." For someone like me, they really helped me to understand how much spirituality entwines with our daily life and our motivation to succeed and improve ourselves. (See questions below)

1. Identitiy: Who Am I?
2. Destiny/Calling: Where am I going?
3. Faith: What can I believe in?
4. Wholeness: How can I be happy?
5. Mattering: Will my life make a difference?

I believe these questions to be truly ones that we all ask ourselves throughout our lives, at every single stage. Through the presentation, I came to learn that I really AM a spiritual person, because spiritual isn't defined as religious but is defined as believing in a bigger meaning, a higher power - and in that I can believe in. I do believe in God and I know he's out there - but I think we all have our own way of finding him (or her) and thanking him for everything, and asking him for a little help along the way. 

Just some things to think about, even for me - who rarely spends enough time to sit still to think about nothing.