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Religion is defined as a personal set or institutionalized system of attitudes, beliefs and practices. It is the service and worship of God or the supernatural.
Spirituality is an experience of connection to something larger than you. It is about living one’s life in a reverent or sacred manner. It is a way of experiencing one’s connection to self and others.
Both religion and spirituality help build resilience and improve physical and mental health. For religious people, regularly attending religious worship tends to build a sense of optimism and meaning. This also creates a sense of community and tends to guard people against acting in more self-destructive ways. There is a sense of feeling protected and guided. Spiritual practices can have the same impact.
Many find the practice of prayer or meditation helps to quiet or calm the mind which can lead to less emotional reactivity during tough times.
There are many ways to develop a religious or spiritual connection if you desire to do so.
What is important is that you choose something that you feel works for you. There is no “right” answer about religion or spirituality. You can build your resilience by choosing your own path.
Questions:
For many people in recovery and those working toward developing resilience, spirituality and religion can play an important role. Both are valuable to your mental and physical health as well. Find ways to develop a practice on your terms. This module explores questions you can use as you develop your personal path.
There are lessons accompanying each video that you can access through our recovery portal, Swell.
Religion is defined as a personal set or institutionalized system of attitudes, beliefs and practices. It is the service and worship of God or the supernatural.
Spirituality is an experience of connection to something larger than you. It is about living one’s life in a reverent or sacred manner. It is a way of experiencing one’s connection to self and others.
Both religion and spirituality help build resilience and improve physical and mental health. For religious people, regularly attending religious worship tends to build a sense of optimism and meaning. This also creates a sense of community and tends to guard people against acting in more self-destructive ways. There is a sense of feeling protected and guided. Spiritual practices can have the same impact.
Many find the practice of prayer or meditation helps to quiet or calm the mind which can lead to less emotional reactivity during tough times.
There are many ways to develop a religious or spiritual connection if you desire to do so.
What is important is that you choose something that you feel works for you. There is no “right” answer about religion or spirituality. You can build your resilience by choosing your own path.
Questions:
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