SPIRITUAL SELF

Spirituality is a set of personal and private beliefs that transcend the material aspects of life and
give a deep sense of wholeness, connectedness, and openness to the infinite. (Myers et al.
2000)
Also defined as EXPERIENCE THAT FEELS MEANINGFUL (Beauregard & O’ Leary, 2007)
Some studies show that people with high spirituality have better mental health.
Spirituality is a sense of meaning or purpose: this is generally associated with the development
of a focused sense of self, individuality, and values. Spirituality is something that completes the
life of a person, it includes a sense of peace and direction.

FINDING MEANING IN LIFE:

1. Meaningful relationships
- It has many kinds
- The strongest connection between people and will lead to wonderful inspiration and great
sacrifice. Many of the great works of art were inspired by such strong emotions including
general forms of love such as of nature.
2. Work
- Without meaningful tasks, we may fall into a drifting reality. Work offers motivators and striving
to achieve pertinent objectives can result in a profound gratification and sense of worth.
3. STRUGGLES
- Challenges are part of life and it is hard to appreciate the goodness of life without its opposite.
Indeed, we sometimes have to hit rock bottom before we can rise. All people who are successful
in their right went through a certain kind of suffering which served as the turning point in their
lives.