Spiritual Happiness

Abstract

Interestingly enough, studies have demonstrated that those with a spiritual practice or who follow religious beliefs tend to be happier than those who do not. Research after research has found that religious people tend to be less depressed and less anxious than nonbelievers and better able to handle the vicissitudes of life than nonbelievers. It is as if a sense of spirituality and an active social and religious practice is an effective vaccine against the virus of unhappiness.Some experts think that believing in a religion gives you a greater sense of purpose and meaning than a secular viewpoint alone does. Scientists who study this phenomenon hypothesize several possible reasons for a link between religiosity, spirituality, and happiness. When it comes to religion and spirituality, it may not be what you believe or how you believe it that protects you from unhappiness so much as the fact that you believe at all and that you practice those beliefs. Believing in something greater than ourselves helps us stay positive in times of sadness and foster resilience in its role as a coping strategy.Spiritualism is a search for something sacred. Individuals approach spirituality through religion, meditation, yoga, or personal reflection.It can be regular deep breathing meditation - focusing on the present moment rather than getting caught up in regrets about the past or fears about the future.