What does it mean to be spiritual?

to realize that you are a spiritual being, not simply the body that you inhabit
to have a vision of brotherhood for all other souls, to realize the responsibility that we all have towards one another
to have made some sort of a personal relationship with the Supreme Soul, God.
to realize that no one religion has rights over God, God is the God of all beings, whether or not they recognize him
to realize that you are responsible for every one of your thoughts, words and actions,
one reaps what one sows, so we must be accepting of everything that we create
to realize that all souls are on their own spiritual journey and to be supportive of others with your good wishes, while not expecting or wanting anything from others
to be a bestower and not a taker from this world
to be one who, with God's help, makes effort to conquer the 5 vices of lust, ego, greed, anger and attachment, (all forms of fear)
to be constantly humble, gentle, loving and peaceful
to radiate happiness and purity with your every thought, word and action
to be an example to others
to be stable and unaffected by the fluctuations and instability of others and the world around
to be one who is humble enough to listen to the opinions of others, but grounded enough not to be blown off course by anyone
to recognize the power of your elevated thoughts and to use them to benefit the world
to be a messenger of peace by remembering that your true nature is peace and your home is the world of peace and your Father is the Ocean of Peace
to give respect and regard to everyone without being impressed by, or worshipping anyone, (this disempowers the soul)
to remember God at every moment with a lot of love
to use your body, mind and wealth in God’s service out of love, realizing it to be your good fortune, not by compulsion.
to be introspective and content in all situations, realizing that every scene in the drama of life is there for me to benefit from
to imbibe virtues and powers from God
to tolerate everything with a lot of love, knowing that everything is for good, even bad things are really good in the long run because they allow me to transform myself

Carol Biberstein
Brampton Raja Yoga