Spirituality is a broad concept that has developed and expanded over time, and various meanings can be found alongside each other
. In general, spirituality refers to seeking a meaningful connection with something bigger than oneself, which can result in positive emotions such as peace, awe, and a sense of interconnectedness
. Traditionally, spirituality referred to a religious process of re-formation that aimed to recover the original shape of man, oriented at the image of God as exemplified by the founders and sacred texts of the religions of the world
. However, in modern times, the term has broadened to refer to a wider range of experiences, including a range of esoteric and religious traditions, and it tends to refer to a subjective experience of a sacred dimension, often in a context separate from organized religious institutions
. Spirituality can be defined generally as an individual's search for ultimate or sacred meaning and purpose in life
. It involves exploring certain universal themes such as love, compassion, altruism, life after death, wisdom, and truth, with the knowledge that some people such as saints or enlightened individuals have achieved and manifested higher levels of development than the ordinary person
. Spirituality is a way of gaining perspective and recognizing that one's role in life has a greater meaning beyond the mundane everyday existence
