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

Studies have shown that those who have spirituality or religion in their lives tend to be happier and less depressed than those who don\u2019t. Integrating some form of spirituality into your life will infuse it with deeper meaning and make you appreciate its transience and fragility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

The Importance of Spirituality<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Research shows a strong positive correlation between spirituality and happiness<\/a> in that spiritual people\u2014that is, people who spend time considering various spiritual states\u2014are happier with their lives overall. In turn, this elevated happiness grants them better mental and physical health, greater longevity, and an increased ability to deal with stressors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t have to be religious to practice spirituality. Spirituality means connecting with something greater than yourself<\/a>, whether it\u2019s God, the Universe, or even your higher self<\/a>. When you accept spirituality into your life, you\u2019ll come to see the glory of all existence, deepen your love for others, and find deep meaning in every moment of your life\u2014even the most mundane. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spirituality Leads to Stillness<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In his book Stillness Is the Key<\/em><\/a>, Ryan Holiday writes that practicing spirituality\u2014that is, connecting with something greater than yourself\u2014can help you cultivate stillness<\/em>. Stillness, explains Holiday, is a perceptible state of mind that\u2019s been sought and recognized as valuable throughout all of history and across many belief systems<\/a>. It\u2019s a state of clarity, contentment, peace, awe, love, fulfillment, and brilliance. He likens it to the Buddhist concept of \u201csatori,\u201d an experience of deep insight and awakening, or a state of enlightenment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, stillness is a state of being that gives you strength and courage to deal with adversity and difficulty. For example, Holiday says stillness was the quality that allowed Anne Frank to endure the horrific experience of persecution in Nazi Germany with such grace and peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holiday says that practicing spirituality contributes to stillness in three ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. It allows you to relax<\/strong>, knowing that things are being taken care of on a grander scale. Holiday says putting ourselves at the center of the universe is egotistical, and believing only in the material world leads to nihilism, fragility, and depression. When you remember that there is a higher power and a higher purpose or guiding force in life, you can relax and feel at peace. Putting yourself in perspective of the vastness of the universe can quiet your mind<\/a> and allow for stillness. <\/li>
  2. It gives you a sense of oneness with everything<\/strong>. When you recognize the interconnectedness of all of humanity and all of life\u2014past, present and future\u2014you feel that you\u2019re one with your ancestors and with all of the living world. This kind of connectedness encourages humility and empathy, which lead to forgiveness and understanding. <\/li>
  3. It empowers you to accept death<\/a> without fear.<\/strong> Don\u2019t try to escape death, Holiday says. Knowing how to live well<\/a> also teaches you how to die well<\/a>. We spend so much of our life in fear or denial of death instead of living life to the fullest. Remember, your life will end in permanent stillness, so practice it in preparation. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    Spirituality for Atheists<\/strong>

    If you\u2019re someone who believes in God, Holiday\u2019s advice in this section is likely straightforward and easily applied. But how does someone who doesn\u2019t believe in any \u201chigher power\u201d reap the benefits of spirituality? 

    If that\u2019s the case for you, you might think about the scientific concept of \u201cenergy\u201d as equivalent to the concept of \u201cspirit\u201d<\/a> and contemplate the fact that everything in the universe is actually made of energy<\/strong>. Quantum physics has revealed that even the solid matter that makes up you and everything around you is really energy at its core. And on that smallest level, there is quite literally no separation between anything.

    This might not give you the sense that something greater is \u201cin control\u201d but it certainly points out that you are interconnected with everything in the vast universe. And the law of conservation of energy tells us that     energy can never be created or destroyed; it can only be transformed<\/a>. This means that all of the energy that comprises you will exist in some form even after death. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Spirituality Makes Your More Resilient<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    In The Gifts of Imperfection<\/em><\/a>, Bren\u00e9 Brown argues that practicing spirituality makes you more resilient.<\/strong> Brown defines spirituality as recognizing the existence of a higher power that connects us all. The \u201chigher power\u201d could be a religious power, such a god, but it doesn\u2019t have to be. It could be nature, or \u201cthe universe.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    According to Brown, practicing spirituality increases resilience in a number of ways. First, the feeling of connection<\/a> that spirituality brings makes overcoming tough times feel easier. Being resilient is less challenging if you feel you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Second, it\u2019s easier to be resilient if you believe that a higher power is working to bring love and compassion<\/a> into your life. This belief will reassure you that even though things are tough now, better times are just around the corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Finally, spirituality can provide a sense of purpose<\/a>, meaning, and perspective that contributes to resilience. For example, you may adopt the view that your higher power has a plan for you that\u2019s ultimately out of your control\u2014a plan that includes tough times. Your purpose<\/a> isn\u2019t to question this plan: it\u2019s to get through these tough times and emerge stronger for it. This ascribes meaning and purpose to your struggles, making you feel more motivated to overcome them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

    In his book The Art of Happiness<\/em><\/a>, the Dalai Lama echoes Holiday on the fact that you don\u2019t have to believe in God to reap the benefits of spirituality. What matters, according to the Dalai Lama, is the extent to which you action<\/em> the positive elements of your spirituality. <\/strong>Actioning requires a calm mind and discipline<\/strong>. <\/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 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.)<\/p>\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

    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

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

      The second recommendation for weaving spirituality into your life is to be disciplined about implementing your spiritual learning, says the Dalai Lama. In every situation, take these three steps: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1) Educate yourself <\/strong>both about your emotions and the circumstances that give rise to them, counsels the Dalai Lama. By doing this, you root out the misunderstandings of the world<\/em> that lead to negative emotions<\/em> and therefore unhappiness<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      2) Develop your motivation to change<\/a>. <\/strong>Simply understanding<\/em> why you feel certain emotions can\u2019t alone eradicate them, claims the Dalai Lama. You must desire<\/em> to rid yourself of unhappiness and negative emotions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      3) Make the effort to change.<\/strong> Finally, you have to be willing to put in the effort to change your perspective<\/a> about the situation. <\/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 you\u2019re being provoked and ask yourself why you\u2019re angry\u2014in other words, you educate yourself. Then, you connect with your motivation to change 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 on the situation to see its benefit to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Final Words<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      We are all, in one way or another, on a <\/a>spiritual journey. To reap the benefits of spirituality, practice whatever form of spirituality resonates with you. It can be 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

      If you enjoyed our article about the benefits of spirituality, check out the following suggestions for further reading: <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The Power of Positive Thinking<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      In The Power of Positive<\/em> Thinking<\/em>, Norman Vincent Peale says there is no problem or obstacle you can\u2019t overcome with faith and a positive mindset<\/a>. This self-help classic outlines the practical techniques of applied Christianity to help you take control of the events in your life rather than be directed by them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The Purpose Driven Life<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Like many people, you might feel that you\u2019re simply existing in life, going through the motions without understanding what it all means. In The Purpose Driven Life<\/em>, Pastor Rick Warren reveals the meaning of life<\/a> from a Christian perspective\u2014five purposes that you were created by God to fulfill: worship, unselfish fellowship, spiritual maturity<\/a>, your ministry, and your mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Bhagavad Gita<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The Bhagavad Gita<\/em> is a conversation between Prince Arjuna and Krishna, a mortal incarnation of the god Vishnu. Arjuna is worried about an upcoming battle for succession, since he will be fighting against his kinsmen. In explaining why Arjuna should fight, Krishna goes over a wide variety of spiritual and religious topics relating to dharma, karma<\/a>, spirituality, and the cycle of reincarnation<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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