Benedictine Spirituality

Introduction
Spirituality in its simplicity is a search for answers and explanations about individuals. Spirituality can be defined as a progression of individual revolution in accordance with religious ideals. Spirituality can be focused on personal knowledge, understanding and experience and psychological development. There are various types including mystical, authoritarian, intellectual, service and social. Benedictine spirituality, one of the most influential spiritualties, is a way of life that helps a person to seek God and his will daily. This report is an analytical essay that will compare and contrast Benedictine spirituality with my own spirituality.
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Benedictine Spirituality encourages all members of the community
I personally follow/believe in Christian spirituality, although, in saying this, I am not heavily influenced by all its values, principles, characteristics, rules, rituals, prayers, etc. I believe in God the Creator, but I also believe in evolution and scientific beginnings. I am inspired by my surroundings, environment and opportunities and people whose career category I follow closely and admire and therefore see as individuals who are relatable. I value relationships, giving back to the community as well as reflection. I have learnt to respect relationships, following the common rule treat your neighbours and friends, as you would want to be treated. I enjoy spending time with friends and family, because I enjoy being around people. I am very fortunate and privileged that I have a where I can easily access all the vital necessities of life and therefore think that it is a responsibility to help the poor and marginalised by actively making a difference or giving any sort of needs and goods. It makes me feel proud and satisfied to know that I have made a difference to a stranger’s life through generosity. I value reflecting on life, I am an extreme procrastinator and often reflect on things in life. This makes me appreciate the life I have and understand how I can make it better for myself and people around me. I have many practises and rituals. School, Tuesday Morning Mass, Tuesday Assembly, Afternoon Prayer, Transport are all examples of rituals, which I perform usually on a weekly basis. I also practise significant calendar events, sport trainings, extra-curricular activities, school subjects and meals. My spirituality has a focus on study, work, social and leisure, as these are four key parts of my life. I believe in my own type of spirituality because I have been brought up this way and adapted to this lifestyle and