I have been looking for an alternative word to replace the word “spiritual.” I do see the “maintenance of my spiritual condition” as more or less analogous to general emotional hygiene.

But, for me, there are other components of “spiritual” that the term “emotionality” does not contain or address. Concepts like humility, wisdom, maturity, integrity, open mindedness, a sense of connection and communion (with others and the planet), and a general sense of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts seem to be implied or invoked when the term “spiritual” is used.

I could be trying make the term “spiritual” work too hard.

interesting, because I use the word "spirituality" as an alternative to "religious", because I am so not religious , of course. I feel it has to do with our inner spirit more than anything. I like the term "Empathic" when I speak of emotional sensitivity. Although, not everyone who is emotional is Empathic! ha! Emotionality is a good word, covers it well.

I like that idea. I'm not exactly a "spiritual" person, so emotionality is something I can relate to more.To me, being spiritual is too vague, too abstract an idea. I can't be spiritual when I truly don't know what it is entirely.

I would say no. The two words convey different ideas. Words get commandeered along the way. Rainbow now means two things but we probably won't want to change the name of the mulicoloured thing in the sky. We'll understand which meaning should be taken going by the context.

I think it works well