Developing Your Spirituality

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Directions: Spirituality consists of four dimensions: physical, emotional, social, and intellectual. Answer the following ques-
tions to assess your spiritual growth. Check the dimension that you would like to strengthen.

Physical Dimension

Do I appreciate and absorb the beauty of nature around me? Do I interact enough with the natural environment (e.g., bird
☐ Yes ☐ No watching, stargazing, watching a sunrise)?
Do I spend time outdoors walking, jogging, biking, or some ☐ Yes ☐ No
other physical activity?
☐ Yes ☐ No

Emotional Dimension

Do I try to become more aware of the situations that trigger Do I practice thought-stopping, blocking negative thoughts, or
negative feelings? focus on positive emotions via self-talk to help myself through
☐ Yes ☐ No a negative experience?
How do negative emotions, such as anger and resentment, ☐ Yes ☐ No
affect my body?

Social Dimension

Am I able to give and take in relationships? Am I an active listener?

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Yes ☐ No
Am I able to forgive and move on? Am I comfortable sharing my thoughts and feelings with
☐ Yes ☐ No others?
☐ Yes ☐ No

Intellectual Dimension

Do I take time to read spiritual literature and to reflect on how Do I ever examine my past roots to learn how I have gotten to
it touches me personally? where I am in the present?
☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Yes ☐ No
Do I take the time to assess significant events that have occurred
in my life, their causes, and my involvement with them?
☐ Yes ☐ No

For Further Thought

Developing the practice of mindfulness—the ability to be fully present in the moment—is interconnected with our spiritual
growth. Your growth in each of the four dimensions of spirituality will enhance your ability to be mindful of the present and
will contribute to your overall health and wellness.

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