Do you know what an American son said to his Indian stepmother when he was leaving India? Mum,Bye!
Is it just me, or does that sound like Mumbai?
Indians are considered to be firm believers and practitioners of spirituality. Let’s take the example of Mahatma Gandhi. His spiritual technique, “Sadhna,” inspired many to overcome personal struggles and stressful events. When we hear about spirituality, Buddhist monks come to our minds as they have taken the practice to greater heights.
What is Spirituality?
Spirituality and religion are different, but many confuse them as the same thing. They are not the same, although spirituality can be linked with religion. Spirituality is associated with various interpretations. Each interpretation is unique for every person. The desire to comprehend one’s life purpose and understand self, including those around you, are considered spiritual practices. It is a set of beliefs or an unexplainable feeling that something greater than you is at work and in control.
Spirituality can be practiced in various forms like prayer, mindfulness, jogging, or meditation. Connection with a divine entity, art, or nature is also considered spirituality. The goal is to find peace, comfort, and satisfaction from the natural environment and its relationship with mind and body. This profoundly impacts the psychological and physical well-being of an individual.
Optimistic Outlook on Life
Spirituality leads to an intense connection with a higher power which aids in fostering tolerance levels and leads to advanced coping skills and optimism. People who embrace spirituality tend to live a quality life and maintain steadiness with an optimistic approach. Research proved that even patients with cancer and heart strokes who meditate and follow a spiritual foundation tend to enjoy lives better, free from pain.
Stress management and Spirituality
Stepping into the realm of spirituality relieves your mind, body, and soul. Spiritual practices spur placidity. It also assuages suffering, anxiety, and stress that leads to social isolation. It is considered a solution to thwart severe and extreme disorders like substance abuse, depression, and stress-related issues. Spiritual practices aid you in developing strength and alleviating adverse effects of depression.
After the recent pandemic, a need to adjust and prevail has been a priority for many. People worldwide have been surrounded by despair and sorrowful events and experiences; spirituality is what holds a person together. The power and the influence it holds on individuals is tremendous. It encourages friends and families to stay connected emotionally and physically with a positive attitude of gratitude toward life.
Spiritual practices like yoga, meditation, exercise, and deep breathing assist you in revitalizing positivity and focus. Spirituality is essential but works more efficiently and effectively when followed by a healthy diet, better sleep, and exercise. In simpler words, it works in favor of the individual, group, or society and helps lead a healthier lifestyle.
Lowers Blood Pressure
Engaging in stressful events leads your body to release a flood of hormones that can charge you up for conflict and engagement, which creates undue disturbance and increases blood pressure. This situation can lead to hypertension. Yet, spirituality can prevent chronic illnesses and heals your soul while helping you find inner peace.
Few ways to boost your spiritual health
- Practice mindfulness activities
- Perform physical activities like exercising
- Express gratitude
- Engage yourself with productive and creative work
- Sleep well and develop a healthy-routine schedule
Conclusion
Recognizing spiritual health is complex, as it requires patience and consistency in practicing mindfulness. Developing a purpose in life is significantly vital. It occurs through correlating your external world with the inner self, making the connection so strong that no power can dismantle it. If you call yourself a spiritual being, you must read Dr. Kinnari’s book, Welcome to India, which will shine a light upon various spiritual beliefs and help you look inside and discover new truths about your own being.