spiritual health Flashcards
how is spiritual health achieved
through belief in a purpose greater than oneself
we all need direction or purpose in our lives
what is spiritual health
high level of faith and hope in relation to a well defined worldview or belief system
provides sense of meaning or purpose to your life
religion
fundamental set of beliefs or practices agreed upon by a group of people
Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, Shinto, Taoism
spirituality
personal and deep experience than just religious beliefs
spiritually healthy people find fulfillment in
service to others
power/purpose greater than self
possibly religion
giving and receiving joy
fulfillment in more than material goods
strong sense of right or wrong
characteristics of spiritual health
love for humankind
ethical/moral beliefs
appreciation for life
meaningful relationships
manage stress better
are “self actualized”
relation to physical health
mind-body connection
stress can show in headaches, stomach pain, etc
relation to emotional health
helps heal emotional injuries
comfort through giref and loss
finding peace in midst of stress (journalling, walking)
relation to social health
meaningful relationship in others
enhance how we interact with world around us
relation to emotional health
“stewards of the earth”
improving the earth to improve human being
people lacking spiritual health
feel lonely/disconnected
lack purpose or meaning
may be pathetic, dissatisfied, cynical, pessimistic
may experience ill health in other dimensions
developing spiritual health
find your own purpose
time for thinking, solitude
use senses, seek nature, music, art
cultivate attitude of compassion and forgiveness
spiritual people when face with illness
may believe a higher power is testing or punishing them with illness
can help with coping or hope of healing/cure
what do you show to accept others spirituality
understanding
acceptance
nonjudgemental attitude
