spiritual rebirth
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A person experiences a spiritual rebirth while meditating in a peaceful garden.
Definition
Noun: 1. A profound transformation in a person's religious or spiritual life: A spiritual rebirth refers to a significant, often sudden, inner awakening or enlightenment that leads an individual to fundamentally change their beliefs, values, and way of living, typically towards a more religious or spiritually oriented path. It implies a renewal of the spirit or soul.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- After his near-death experience, he underwent a profound spiritual rebirth and dedicated his life to helping others.
- The concept of spiritual rebirth is central to many religious conversion stories.
Advanced Usage
- "to experience a spiritual rebirth": to go through the process of profound spiritual renewal.
- She felt she had experienced a true spiritual rebirth after her pilgrimage.
Variants and Related Words
- Rebirth (n): A new or second birth; a revival or renaissance. (Note: This is a more general term, while "spiritual rebirth" specifies the spiritual dimension).
- Conversion (n): The process of changing one's religious faith or beliefs.
- Regeneration (n): The action or process of being spiritually reborn or morally reformed.
Synonyms
- Religious conversion
- Spiritual awakening
- Renewal of faith
- Metanoia (a transformative change of heart; a spiritual conversion)
Related Phrases
- Born again: Having experienced a spiritual rebirth or conversion, especially in Evangelical Christianity.
- He described himself as a born-again Christian after his spiritual rebirth.
Related Idioms
- To see the light: To suddenly understand or accept something, often used in a religious or moral context similar to a spiritual awakening.
- After years of doubt, he finally saw the light and embraced a life of faith.
A person experiences a spiritual rebirth while meditating in a peaceful garden.
Noun
- a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life