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Spirituality is a normal human need.
It comes naturally to children – their awe and wonder about the world.

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What is it:

• Spiritualism is the opposite of materialism

• A feeling of balance and wholeness

• A feeling of meaning, purpose, and value in life

• Filled with awe, wonder, and respect

• Seeing outside and beyond oneself

• An understanding of interconnectedness, and engagement in genuine community Knowing that there is more to the world than oneself

• A relationship with something greater than oneself

• Being intentional in one’s treatment of oneself, others, and the world

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Benefits:

• A sense of spirituality makes one happier, less likely to use drugs, and helps cope with the big issues in life, such as illness, suffering, and death.

• It gives a big picture view and helps make sense of the world.

• It helps people feel they are not alone.

• If you feel your life has meaning and value, you develop deeper relationships, which also makes you happier.

• It helps develop values such as compassion, tolerance, empathy, generosity, sacrifice, and genuineness.

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Promote Spirituality Through:

• Clarification of your own beliefs

• Talk about your values and spirituality

• Use of daily events to teach spirituality

• Rituals and family traditions

• Stress the spiritual aspects of holidays

• Prayer, silence, and reflection

• Teach how to listen

• Community service

• Appreciate nature

• Tell stories

• Admit you don’t have all the answers

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