Spirituality in
Community:
It’s not just for
Religion
Anymore
Rabbi David Kominsky

Spirituality is basic to
being human
Spirituality deals with matters of the spirit,
As emotionality deals with matters of emotions

Spirituality can be about:
Connection Meaning

Spiritual Sensations are more
durable than emotions.
More impactful than thoughts

Spirituality can be confused with
emotions
Spiritual sensations include: Emotional sensations include:
•Satisfaction •Joy
•Depression •Sadness
•Ennui •Boredom
•Love •Desire

Spirituality ≠ religion
Religion is just one way of
expressing spirituality.

Spirituality can involve god, but
doesn’t have to.
Spirituality must involve your spirit, which is to say:
YOU

Our spirit is part of everything we do

Our spirits are present at work, but
often ignored

But, we can make the choice to pay
attention to our spirituality in our work

By attending to our spiritual needs at work,
we can make work more…
Pleasant
Meaningful

How can we feed our spirit at work?

Spirit wants meaning.
My work makes a
difference in the
world
My work is
important

Spirit wants accomplishment.

Accomplishment: the work matters

Accomplishment: we’ve achieved something
we found challenging.

Our spirits seek community.

Frustrations and barriers are opportunities
to grow.

Community is created when we appreciate
those around us in our work lives and share
our lives with them.

Notice the world around you.
Appreciate it for what it is, not what
you want it to be.