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Influence of Spirituality on Health and Well-being

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The Influence of Spirituality on Health and Well-being

 

 

What is religion?

Religion refers to the outward practice of a system of attitudes, beliefs, and rituals about a God.  It usually involves group observance (Kirby, Coleman, & Daley, 2004), but many individuals internalize beliefs and behaviors associated with an organized religion (Atchley, 1997).    

 

What is spirituality?

Spirituality is more about an inner experience, which may or may not be expressed through religion (Atchley, 1997).  Spirituality is often described as having a sense of connection with a power outside of ourselves.  This power may be God, the universe, or something less specific (Kirby, Coleman, & Daley, 2004).  It helps us to make sense of daily life and find meaning or purpose in the things we do (Wilson, 2010).

 

 

 

Words that describe spirituality (Atchley, 2009):

 

  • Connectedness
  • Deep inner silence
  • Insight
  • Compassion
  • Transformation, or change
  • Wonder 
  • Inner peace or harmony

 

 
 

 

 

 

 



Any activity can feel spiritual.  Here are some examples (Wilson, 2010):

 

  • Watching a sunset
  • Hearing beautiful music
  • Visiting a sacred place
  • Going for a walk

 

Questions you can ask yourself about your spirituality:

 

  • Do I experience a sense of connection with the world around me?

  • Do I feel inner peace and harmony, even in the midst of difficult times?
  • Do I feel that life overall is a positive experience? Am I satisfied?
  • Do I believe that there is some real purpose for my life?
  • Do I feel strength and support because of my beliefs?
  • Have I ever had peak experiences that made me feel a connection with the world around me?
  • How often do I experience a joy that lifts me out of ordinary, everyday life?
  • How often do I feel gratitude for the things or people in my life?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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