Spiritual Health Flashcards
What is spiritual health
A high level of faith, hope and commitment in relation to a well-defined worldview or belief system that provides sense of meaning and purpose to existence.
Difference between spirituality and religion
Religion is specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices agreed upon by a number of persons
Spiritually is more personal, deeper experience than mere religious beliefs and practices
Spiritually healthy people find fulfillment in…
Service to others
A power or purpose greater than themselves
Possibly a a religion
Giving and receiving joy
Characteristics of a spiritually healthy person
Feel love for humankind
Ethical and moral beliefs
Have an appreciation for life
Deep, meaningful relationships
People who lack spiritual health..
- Tend to feel lonely and disconnected
- Lack purpose and meaning in their lives
- May be apathetic, cynical and pessimistic
- Probably experience ill health in other dimensions of health
What factors effect cognition
- genetic factors
-environmental factors
