At one point spiritual matters were a function of going with the flow of my parents and the wider family, but then a conscious wave began with cultural awareness, the pull of hormones and the thirst for knowledge.

By the time of my late teen years I had begun to explore the metaphysical realm, clairvoyance telepathy and the harmony of individuals and communities. A gift for music and having a way with languages seemed to funnel my interests into sacred writings, and eventually the study of theology. So for me, spirituality is like the old grandfather clock, ticking away its steady beat about values, pleasures and responsibilities.

How important is spirituality in your life?

Spirituality is 3rd of 4 or 2nd of 3 of the well-defined areas of human experience and striving.