Spirituality is not a formula; it is not a test. It is a relationship. Spirituality is not about competency; it is about intimacy. Spirituality is not about perfection; it is about connection. The way of the spiritual life begins where we are now in the mess of our lives.

Mike Yaconelli

Mike Yaconelli

About Begins Connection Formula Intimacy Life Lives Mess Now Our Our Lives Perfection Relationship Spiritual Spiritual Life Spirituality Test Way Where

Related Quotes

In the mental calmness of a spiritual life, I have found that the answers to the whys in our lives are able to come to you. In my music I find the same thing.

— Clarence Clemons

AbleAnswersCalmness

Sin is more than turning our backs on God - it is turning our backs on life! Immorality is much more than adultery and dishonesty: it is living drab, colorless, dreary, stale, unimaginative lives.

— Mike Yaconelli

AdulteryBacksDishonesty

The roots of the problems we face in the world, in our national life, and in our family and personal lives are spiritual.

— Stephen Covey

The spiritual path - is simply the journey of living our lives. Everyone is on a spiritual path; most people just don't know it.

— Marianne Williamson

EveryoneJourneyJust

Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.

— Roger Caras