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LIVE YOUR Divinity 3 Myths About Being SPIRITUAL & How to Intuitively Navigate Through Them BY JAMI HEARN B eing “spiritual” comes with all sorts of connotations, but these three myths are actually pretty amusing. Of course, spirituality represents a perspective on life that isn’t always the same as the rest of the world, but seriously… this is a human life we are living, with egos, emotions and other humans. It isn’t always all roses, sparkles and rainbows. 1. SPIRITUAL PEOPLE ARE  ALWAYS NICE . I strive to be kind, but nice feels like a gigantic boundary violation. We are so often told as children to be nice, even when it doesn’t serve us. My reality is that serving myself and supporting my inner growth is sometimes achieved by being firm and kind only to myself and my needs and desires. I have even been accused of being icy and aloof. The essence of spirituality is becoming more aligned with your soul and the divine nature of your existence. Your sovereignty is the key, not that of others. Of course, spiritual people shouldn’t intentionally inflict harm or pain on others, or on herself. But circumstances 38 www.AspireMAG.net | October / November 2019