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Name: Shabnampreet kaur

Instructor: Daniel Rempel

117.11- Christian Spirituality: Formation

Due date: Jan 9,2024

Introductory Reflection Paper

Spirituality is important aspect of life. Every human has their own ways to find

spirituality. Some people find spirituality through religion while others may find it

through nature, meditationand context. Therefore term spirituality does not have

specific meaning. For every person spirituality holds unique meaning. This paper will

include my personal experience with spirituality and how it guide me throughout my

life.

Sikhism is significant part of my life. As I come from sikh family. I has been

exposed to its teachings and practices since my birth. My mother is baptised sikh

and her influence introduced me to spirituality. Mother is the first teacher of child.

Child do mostly do things what they see in their surroundings. Likewise I have

always seen my mother reciting Gurbani during early morning and before bed. My

brother and I sat with her and she taught us how to read Gurbani and she shared

sacrifices of our Ten gurus. These teachings helped me develop deeper

understanding of my religion. I can say that my mother act as a guide in introducing

me to the world of spirituality.

This practice of reciting Gurbani provide me deeper connection with divine.

Whenever I face challenging time prayers act as a means of guidance and ignites a
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sense of power that supports me to pass through up and downs of life. It creates a

sense of inner peace and uplifts my spiritual growth.

While reciting Gurbani, one thing that touches me the most is the concept of

well being of all. This thing encourages me to think beyond myself and praying for

welfare of others. It brings positivity in my life.Seva or selfless service is another

integral part of Sikhism. In Punjab, I used to visit Golden Temple twice or thrice a

week to obey my obeisance and to do seva there. Volunteering at gurudwara

brought joy and understanding that feeling of peace comes from helping others

without expecting anything in return. Even in Canda I got the opportunity of doing

volunteer service in non profit organization. In this new country, doing volunteer work

helps me to remain align with my values and teachings of Guru Granth Sahib.

Sri Harminder Sahib, Amritsar(Golden temple) has a profound impact onmy

life. Last six years of life was really transformative as I was moved to Amritsar City

and I was frequently visting Golden temple. The golden temple is one of the sacred

shrine in Sikhism. This place filled my life with sense of serenity and positivity.

Listening to melodious recitation of Gurbani kirtan while sitting at gurudwara nourish

my soul. For me going to gurudwara sahib is a beautiful way to connect with

Waheguru. Even here in Canada, visting to gurudwara helps to remain connected to

my sikh identity. Listening to Gurbani reminds me teaching and values of ten gurus.

I am not baptised sikh, However, teachings of Guru Granth Sahib inspires me to live

my life in accordance with principles of Guru Granth Sahib. I believe this would be a

beautiful steps towards towards spiritual path and it would add more depth and

richness in my spiritual life.

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Growing up in Sikh household, I have seen that practice of langar (communal

meals). Sikh community is known for this worldwide. Witnessing my parents and

members of sikh community preparing langar and serving to people without any

discrimination helps me to understand the idea of oneness. This demonstrates the

beauty of sikh religion and teaches me about equality and fairness. Spirituality helps

me become a good person. All these teachings that I am learning from Gurbani and

sikh practices are transforming me to a new person. According to me, spirituality is

not only about our connection to religion but most importantly it is about the

connection with humanity. Spirituality helps me to live life wih kindness ,

consentment,empathy and love for others.

I hope in this class I would get an opportunity to develop deeper sense of spirituality

and would get one step closer towards the journey of becoming better human. I

believe Christian Spirituality: Formations would helps me to build connection in this

new country.