Holding Relationships as Sacred Responsibilities

Abstract

Many scholars have made an attempt to define spirituality with the intention of grasping the essence of it and packaging it in such a way that everyone can comprehend it. However, I firmly believe that spirituality can only be defined by the individual. My spirituality has been informed through my life experiences as a Black woman, my emotions and most of all the connection I have with my creator and all beings. My spirituality cannot be separated from my everyday life and encompasses how I live my life; it has been informed and continues to be informed by both positive and negative events in my life. Zulu-Latifa explains this well in Wane’s article when she states;