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An intimate version of the self comprised of one's moral sensibility, conscience, and beliefs. Can be expressed through one's religion.
Often seen as the deeper part of an individual that connects them to something larger than themselves.
Spiritual Self
Moral and religious education.
School
These practices help in self-reflection, awareness of throughts and emotions, and cultivating a state of inner peace.
Meditation & Mindfulness.
Centers on inner peace and self-actualization
Personal Growth Spirituality
This concerns the natural world
Science
More personal, flexible, and focuses on one's individual search for meaning and connection to the divine or the universe.
Involves a deep connection to one's inner being, a sense of purpose, and a quest for meaning beyond the material world.
Spirituality
Examples are Couples for Christ, Youth for Christ, The Feast, Singles for Christ
Reflecting on spiritual growth, life’s purpose, or inner struggles, writing helps in
gaining clarity and insight.
Journaling
Finds spiritual meaning in nature and the cosmos
Nature-based Spirituality
This concerns the supernatural world and its relationship to the natural
Religion
A structured set of beliefs, rituals, and practices, often centered around worship and community.
Often structured and institutionalized, spirituality can be a more personal, unbounded experience.
Religion
Spirituality invites us to see ourselves not just through the lens of our jobs, social status, or external labels but as beings with an eternal essence.
Identity Beyond Roles
Connecting to a higher power or universal energy through prayer, contemplation, or silence can deepen spiritual understanding
Prayer or Contemplation
People may struggle to define what spirituality
means to them, especially in a modern, secular world.
Confusion or Uncertainty
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Emile Durkheim
It offers a sense of purpose beyond material success, guiding individuals toward fulfilling a deeper calling or mission.
Inner Purpose
Body movements combined with conscious breathing promote spiritual
alignment and self-awareness.
Yoga & Breathwork
Fear of judgment, conflicting beliefs, or questioning one’s ownbeliefs can hinder spiritual exploration
Internal Conflict
This psychologist stated the Actualizing Tendency and how it aligns with spiritual growth, where individuals move toward becoming fully functional, authentic beings.
Carl Rogers
They are the first to introduce faith and prayer.
Family
Spiritual awareness helps foster compassion, empathy, and a sense of unity with others, promoting better relationships.
Focuses on connecting with higher power or
universal consciousness
Transcendent Spirituality
Busy lifestyles may make it difficult to carve out
time for spiritual practices like meditation or prayer.
Lack of Time or Resources
He explored the integrity vs. despair stage in later life, where spirituality can play a central role in finding meaning and peace.
Erik Erikson