What is spirituality
Although, subjective in nature, there has been an increasing interest in treatments that include the spiritual dimension of health & wellbeing. Spirituality is best described as something that can be taught, but is best experienced by an individual in daily practice. Spirituality is a connection that we have to something that is bigger than our selves; that shapes our beliefs, values, attitudes and motivates us at a deep level to find meaning and purpose in how we live our lives. Spirituality is now recognised as an integral part of health & wellbeing by mainstream science.
What does spirituality do?
Spirituality helps us connect to our true selves, often resulting in having a sense of peace and purpose. Often in times of physical, mental, emotional pain and suffering it can bring hope and healing by finding solace in new insights and lessons to help with our spiritual growth as a whole person. Spirituality also helps us journey through our lives learning, developing and evolving into how connected we are to other people and our environment.
Soul Medicine
Soul medicine is the implementation of practices in health care that help us develop spiritually. The soul of medicine is to "do no harm and to heal" with compassion and kindness. According to the Royal College of Psychiatrist.
Spiritual Skills in Soul Medicine
Although, subjective in nature, there has been an increasing interest in treatments that include the spiritual dimension of health & wellbeing. Spirituality is best described as something that can be taught, but is best experienced by an individual in daily practice. Spirituality is a connection that we have to something that is bigger than our selves; that shapes our beliefs, values, attitudes and motivates us at a deep level to find meaning and purpose in how we live our lives. Spirituality is now recognised as an integral part of health & wellbeing by mainstream science.
What does spirituality do?
Spirituality helps us connect to our true selves, often resulting in having a sense of peace and purpose. Often in times of physical, mental, emotional pain and suffering it can bring hope and healing by finding solace in new insights and lessons to help with our spiritual growth as a whole person. Spirituality also helps us journey through our lives learning, developing and evolving into how connected we are to other people and our environment.
Soul Medicine
Soul medicine is the implementation of practices in health care that help us develop spiritually. The soul of medicine is to "do no harm and to heal" with compassion and kindness. According to the Royal College of Psychiatrist.
Spiritual Skills in Soul Medicine
- Being honest – and able to see yourself as others see you.
- Being able to stay focused in the present, to be alert, unhurried and attentive.
- Being able to rest, relax and create a still, peaceful state of mind.
- Developing a deeper sense of empathy for others.
- Finding the capacity for forgiveness.
- Being able to be with someone who is suffering, while still being hopeful.
- Learning better judgement, for example about when to speak or act, and when to remain silent or do nothing.
- Learning how to give without feeling drained.
- Being able to grieve and let go.
Spirituality emphasises our connections to other people and the world, which creates the idea of ‘reciprocity’. This means that the giver and receiver both get something from what happens, that if you help another person, you help yourself. Many carers naturally develop spiritual skills and values over time as a result of their commitment to those for whom they care.
Spirituality is about connection to something higher than ourselves and being in the 'moment' or living in the present in a non judgemental manner. We can increase our spirituality by a daily practice of some of the following
Deep breathing, meditation, prayer and yoga are some of the more popular practices of Soul Medicine
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" It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves" William Shakespeare.
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"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened". Anatole Francehild.
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