As strange as it may seem to many, the spirituality it is one more element of our inner being, and not only that, but also a benefit for our health. This has been shown by a study by the TH Chan School of Public Health in the magazine “JAMA”.
Spirituality in serious illness and in health should be a vital part of people
Who has not felt inner peace just by having their thoughts in order? Perhaps for some it sounds like something strange and very spiritual, but it is there where our body puts all its thoughts in order in search of inner peace. This is what is known as the spirituality with oneself
Until now, having spiritual thoughts means believing beyond your thoughts, but a recent study by the TH Chan School of Public Health in the United States has shown that this fact goes further, coming to be related to our health. The study represents a systematic analysis in terms of health and spirituality.
According to one of the authors and study doctor, Tracy Balboni, “Our findings indicate that attention to spirituality in critical illness and in health should be a vital part of future person-centered care, and the results should stimulate further discussion and progress on how spirituality can be incorporated into this kind of care.”
And yes, for many the sense of the spirit is something beyond. Also for health experts, who point out that a good spiritual path can help us connect with ourselves, with family, community and nature.
People with higher spirit, healthier people
During the study, a multitude of evidence about the quality of spirituality in serious illness and health was analyzed between January 2000 and April 2022. Of all the articles, the authors noted that, For healthy people, spiritual involvement in the community is associated with healthier living, greater longevity, less depression, and less substance use.
In fact, for many patients, this aspect of life influences disease outcomes, quality of life, and medical care. In addition, the spiritual aspect helps raise awareness among doctors and professionals.
How can spiritual well-being be improved?
For many people, having time for their spiritual practice is essential to their own well-being, so they turn to enjoying nature, meditating, spending time with music, poetry, or simply praying.
That’s why, achieving spirituality is not something simple, but something very personal, something that defines the person. This means that it does not have to be an obligation, you can simply share your own ideas and thoughts with other people, trust yourself and transmit your spiritual feelings as you prefer.
And remember, spiritual thoughts can make you improve your quality of life, health and self-esteem, what are you waiting for to dedicate some time to yourself?