“WHATEVER MAY BE THE TENSIONS AND THE STRESSES OF A PARTICULAR DAY, THERE IS ALWAYS LURKING CLOSE AT HAND THE TRAILING BEAUTY OF FORGOTTEN JOY OR UNREMEMBERED PEACE.”
- Howard Thurman, Meditations of the Heart
What is Spiritual Resilience?
Spiritual resilience is the ability to maintain a sturdy positive spirit and a clear sense of purpose and meaning even in the face of suffering.
The Spiritual Emotions
Spiritually resilient people are buoyed by emotions connecting us with our best selves, one another, creation, and God. They include:
The Spiritual Practices
Spiritual practices deepen these emotions so they can eventually become part of our character. We’ve selected six:
Body + Mind + Spirit Connection
Neuroscience and the positive psychology movement help us tailor our practices so they can be most transformative. Research confirms these practices heal our bodies as well as our spirits.
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