"Spirituality Is the aspect of the self that is associated to an individual's process of seeking and expressing meaning."

"Spirituality is any experience that is thought to bring the experience in contact with the divine."

Spirituality Is also posited as the individual's personal relation to the sacred or transcendent.

Spirituality is defined as:

"Personal and private beliefs that transcend the material aspects of life

and give deep sense of wholeness, connectedness, and openness to the infinite."

Spirituality talks about:

Meaning and purpose that go beyond the physical person's connections

to different aspects of his/her existence, sacred and transcendent.

People are inevitably programmed to make realizations about life or epiphany.

Those insights are not always observable.

Spirituality is about God only

And a force that is higher than ourselves.

People are born with innate spirituality

It is something acquired as a result of various personal, social and environmental factors.

Spirituality =/= Religion

(Having spirituality doesn't mean you have a religion)

Religion == Spiritual

(However, if you are religious, you need to be spiritua.)

Adherence to a belief system and practices associated with a tradition in which there is agreement about what is believe and practiced.

Formal attachment to a set of practices, beliefs, values, and practices of a particular religious sect.

Communal.

Beliefs and practices are within religious groups and religious commitment, conservatism and skepticism are manifested.

Individual.

A person can process spiritual even he/she does not subscribe to spirituality.

They function as exemplars or spiritual qualities such as compassion, self-control or faith. (Present everywhere)

A spiritual person does not find contentment and serenity in his or her life circumstances.

Through spirituality, questions such as

"am I a good person?"

"how can I live my life to the fullest?"

are answered.

Spirituality allows one to become resilient amidst challenges and world blocks that occur in life.

How is spirituality enhanced?

Ties that bind people and nature together.

Nature-connectedness.

Extent which individuals include nature as part of their identity.

Distinction:

Highlights emotional connection with nature.

More anchored with positive experience with nature. (Love)

Shares many similarities with the concept of having affinity with nature.

Concerned about fundamental interconnections of people and the natural world through a phenomenological and sensorial link.

Distinction:

Based on transpersonal and philosophical relationship with nature.

Beliefs and practices

Senses like vision, auditorily, etc.

Developing affinity with nature and ecopsychology

are brought about by experiences with nature and observations about the environment.

You should not only sign for petitions not to cut down trees, animal testing, etc.

You should also:

Develop an open mind and adopt a philosophical perspective that advocates for environmental protection and sustainability.

Is intrinsically motivated.

It is inner, personal construct, associated with self-esteem, and self-understanding.

How we feel about ourselves (that also affect our whole being)

Is the contentment in terms of direction, circumstances, and other elements and/or condition in one's life.

It is the desire to change our life.

Satisfaction in the past, present, and future.

General attitude towards life.

Well-being + Life Satisfaction = Sadness

Happiness is temporary.

Life satisfaction is permanent.

Recommendations for how to achieve happiness are often appropriate for everyone.

(One shoe fits all)

Where do I find meaning?

How do I feel connected?

How should I live?

What practices, rites, or rituals should i follow?

What is right and wrong?

What is true and false?

Own sets of belief

Provide comfort

Reflection

Ethics

Awe

Truth discovery

Formless

Inclusive

Experience based

Modernized

Internal divinity

Purpose

Practice of behavior

Truth knowledge

Structured

Exclusive

Belief System

Traditional

External divinity

Morals

Practice of worship

Faith based

Belief

Direction

Can overlap

Can lift spirits

Lifestyle