A continual challenge we face is choosing substance over appearance, as well as not being affected by thought control such as marketing or propaganda. When you want to say or do something, consider whether it will have an overall positive effect or whether it will just be superficial or might even produce bad karma. To be truly spiritual is to seek, or to be in synchronicity with, the essence which is in life and not with the appearance of things – as that may not be what is really there.
Being spiritual in a way is self belief as we trotter through this world of “MAYA”. A reflection of your image in a mirror gives you a world of confidence when you have maintained a well toned body, similarly one needs to have clear conscious to obtain knowledge….
It is more important to be conscious, or awake, than conscience, or aware of right and wrong. Remain conscious while listening to your friend’s moral dilemma so you can use your conscience to give good advice.