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Do you practice spirituality? Is it true that people who practice spirituality tend to be happier than those who don’t? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a strong positive correlation between practicing spirituality and happiness<\/a>. Studies have shown that those who have spirituality or religion in their lives tend to be happier and less depressed and anxious than those who don’t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading to learn about the importance of spirituality<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Weave Spirituality Into Your Daily Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In The Art of Happiness<\/em>, the Dalai Lama emphasizes the importance of spirituality in your day-to-day life. Practice whatever form of spirituality you subscribe to, he counsels, whether it is a religious spirituality, guided by the tenets of a religion, or a secular spirituality<\/a>, guided by the values of kindness, compassion, and so forth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: There\u2019s debate over whether Buddhism itself is a religion or a philosophy. Those who believe it\u2019s a religion do so because Buddhism, like other religions, proposes that there\u2019s a single, true reality (Nirvana)<\/a>. Those who believe Buddhism is a philosophy argue that Buddhism doesn\u2019t propose a single reality, but rather some testable<\/em> propositions to eradicate suffering from your lie.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of the type of spirituality you practice, what matters, according to the Dalai Lama, is the extent to which you action<\/em> the positive elements of your spirituality. Actioning requires a calm mind and discipline<\/strong>. Let\u2019s talk about these elements one at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: Actioning your spirituality through calmness of mind and good discipline is similar to James Clear\u2019s approach to habit-formation. In Atomic Habits, <\/em>he argues that to develop a habit, remove the barriers to performing the habit in advance<\/a>. The Dalai Lama\u2019s approach is similar: Prepare your mind in<\/em> advance<\/em> so that acting on your spirituality becomes easy in the moment.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Develop a Calm Mind<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To weave spirituality into your life, develop a calm mind, recommends the Dalai Lama. When your mind is calm\u2014undisturbed by distracting negative thoughts and emotions\u2014you see clearly what\u2019s going on<\/strong> and can use your spiritual teachings effectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: The Dalai Lama doesn\u2019t specify what it means to \u201csee clearly what\u2019s going on.\u201d It makes sense, though, that he means recognizing The Four Noble Truths<\/a> and then pursuing the Noble Eightfold Path<\/a> that leads to the end of suffering. We might also simply take this to mean understanding everything we\u2019ve been discussing in this guide: the importance of a happiness mindset, interpersonal relationships, acceptance of suffering, and so on.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s say you\u2019re planning a party<\/a> for a friend. You\u2019re overwhelmed by thoughts of all the tasks still to do and a feeling that you\u2019re putting in a lot of work for someone who won\u2019t be grateful. Your un-calm mind prevents you from seeing the reality of the situation: that your thoughts about the tasks<\/em>, not the tasks themselves, are causing you to suffer. When you recognize this, you can implement the practice of shifting your perspective to eliminate suffering<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Develop a Calm Mind by Meditating<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

To develop a calm mind, the Dalai Lama recommends meditation<\/a> but adds that most religions have their own practices for this and that practitioners of a specific religion can perform those. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: Buddhists advise visualizing the un-calm mind as a container of dirty water. With dirt and debris in it\u2014representing thoughts and feelings\u2014the water is unclear, and you can\u2019t see through it<\/a>. But when you let the dirt settle at the bottom of the glass\u2014either by letting the mind settle naturally or by meditating\u2014the water becomes clear and you can see it as it is.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dalai Lama\u2019s meditation for developing calmness of mind is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Connect to your motivation to experience your mind neutrally. <\/li>
  2. Draw your attention away from outside distractions, like sounds, and inside ones, like thoughts. <\/li>
  3. Don\u2019t simply tune out, though: Remain alert, trying to experience your mind as it exists in its purest form<\/strong>, un-preoccupied with distracting concepts or objects. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    (Shortform note: The meditation the Dalai Lama outlines here is best categorized as Vipassana<\/a>. Vipassana translates to \u201cclear seeing.\u201d In this meditation, you learn to experience your mind and the world without filters<\/a>. This experiential practice stands in contrast to learning about or knowing something intellectually\u2014for instance, learning about the concept of impermanence from a teacher. In Vipassana, you experience <\/em>impermanence: You experience how your thoughts come and go and your mind is inherently clear.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Develop Disciplined Thinking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The second recommendation for weaving spirituality into your life is to be <\/strong>disciplined<\/em><\/strong> about implementing your spiritual learning<\/strong>, says the Dalai Lama. In every<\/em> situation, take the three steps to cultivate your happiness mindset, work to eliminate suffering, and build strong relationships<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Let\u2019s say someone on the subway is invading your personal space. If you\u2019re disciplined, you first sense that your ire is being provoked and ask yourself why you\u2019re angry\u2014in other words, you educate yourself. Then, you connect with your motivation to change<\/a> for the better: You determine that you wish to be free of this anger. Finally, you exert yourself to change by, for instance, combating your anger with compassion toward the person or by changing your perspective<\/a> on the situation to see its benefit to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    (Shortform note: In other realms of life, discipline can lead to greater happiness and, argue Jocko Willink and Leif Babin<\/a> in Extreme Ownership,<\/em> greater freedom. This is because when you\u2019re disciplined enough to stick to a schedule and goals<\/a>, new opportunities open up to you. Perhaps by being a disciplined gym-goer, you gain greater freedom from having a stronger body. Similarly, if you have the discipline to take the three steps toward a happiness mindset in every situation, you don\u2019t automatically leap to negative reactions and have more freedom to maneuver.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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