Chapter 16 — Cultivate a Personal Spirituality That Supports Your Soul

“The soul does not care what we believe; it cares how present we are to our own depths.” — James Hollis

This chapter gave me pause.

Because when I think of spirituality, I don’t think of religion.
I think of quiet moments.
Inner knowing.
That flicker of something beyond the noise — something that feels like home.

And yet, I’ve often drifted from it.
Not out of disbelief — but out of exhaustion.
When I’m lonely, depleted, or overwhelmed, it’s hard to tend to the soul.

But this chapter reminds me:
Spirituality isn’t about doing it right.
It’s about staying in relationship with my inner life.

• Listening to dreams.
• Honoring longings.
• Creating space for meaning — not just survival.

It doesn’t need to look impressive.
It just needs to be real.

My soul isn’t asking for ritual or perfection.
It’s asking to be seen — and met with presence.

That’s what I want to return to:
A quiet, living spirituality that holds me — even when I feel lost.

Reflection Prompt:
What does “soulful living” look like for me — not in theory, but in the small, daily moments?
Where have I been neglecting it, and how might I begin to return?