One source defined spirituality as “the quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things''. Somewhere else, it was referred to as “the way you find meaning, hope, comfort, and inner peace in your life”. Although definitions vary by source, a general consensus among wisdom keepers from the world’s traditions suggest that human spirituality is a tightly woven integration of three facets: an insightful relationship with oneself and others, a strong personal value system, and the fulfillment of a meaningful purpose to one’s life.
The concept of spirituality is not one size fits all, but rather a personal preference and can take on many forms. In Bahamian society, spiritual practices stem mainly from religious backgrounds and our faith, particularly christianity. Other societies, on the other hand, may have a more flexible approach, taking concepts from a variety of philosophies in addition to religion. Although the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, spirituality and religion are not the same; spirituality is inclusive and based on one’s personal experience whereas religions are exclusive and based on the premise that members have the same experience. Regardless of one’s personal beliefs, it can be argued that this divine process is the missing link in obtaining holistic wellness.
It's difficult to pinpoint exactly how spirituality affects one’s health, however, evidence based research with satisfactory health outcomes support this theory. It was also proven that recovery programs for various types of addictions which incorporated the spiritual dimension in the healing process had higher success rates than those based solely on the biomedical model. For this reason, it is important to nurture your spiritual health just as you would your physical and mental health. With an increasing level of stress on the world stage, spiritual wellbeing can no longer be ignored as a critical component in the health care setting. While treating a client solely with traditional medicine is possible, incorporating spiritual well-being as a significant construct of healing can be life changing.
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