Spirituality
Overview
Spirituality means something different to each and every one of us. It’s a broad concept with room for many perspectives. In general, it includes a sense of connection to something bigger than us, and it typically involves a search for meaning in life. Some may see spirituality through association with religion or a belief system while others may connect through nature, art, yoga, meditation, or quiet reflection to name a few. Research has shown that, “even skeptics can't stifle the sense that there is something greater than the concrete world we see.” Christina Puchalski MD, Director of the George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health, reports that, "spirituality is the aspect of humanity that refers to the way individuals seek and express meaning and purpose and the way they experience their connectedness to the moment, to self, to others, to nature, and to the significant or sacred." Questions arise such as how do I find meaning in my life? How do I feel connected? How do I understand my own personal suffering and worry? What is right and wrong? What connects others to me? Can I learn to let go? Do I know my intentions? These are examples of a few questions one may ask them while on a spiritual journey of self-awareness. Let’s take a look at some examples of spirituality through videos, reading, and quiz’s for you to get to know yourself!
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Awaken your spiritual side by learning more about the process with these amazing resources below!
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Learn more about the three levels of awareness by Deepak Chopra.
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Learn more about the 12 symptoms of a spiritual awakening.
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If you are on this page you may be questioning your spiritual direction. This website gives the perspective from Christian, Judaism, Buddhism and other religious practices of what spiritual direction looks like Links to an external site..
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ThoughtCo Links to an external site. guides you in choosing a church home as a Christian. The site, has plenty of information on other religious practices as well, such as Judaism, Taoism, Latter Day Saints and others.
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Newman Centers Links to an external site. are Catholic religious centers based at college campuses throughout the United States.
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This life purpose test will clarify your higher spiritual and soul purpose. Take the Higher Awareness Purpose Quiz today and gain insights into your heart's desire and who you are meant to be.
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This "Who am I meant to be? Links to an external site." quiz can help you figure out what really defines you. Based on personality science.
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Jack Canfield's "10 Life Purpose Tips to Help You Find Your Passion Links to an external site.".
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The Power of Vulnerability- Brené Brown
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Guided Meditation with Mooji
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Huston Smith was a great religious scholar of our time. Here he briefly and eloquently expresses why he believes religion matters.You may wish to read books written by this man or watch the many videos he made over his life.
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If you would like to take a deeper dive, here are some suggested books:
- The Four Agreements Links to an external site. by Don Miguel Ruiz
- The Alchemist Links to an external site. by Paulo Coelho
- Buddhist Boot Camp Links to an external site. by Timber Hawkeye
- Peace is Every Step Links to an external site. by Thich Nhat Hanh
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