What is my purpose in life?

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Outcome Impact​ ​(for​ ​others) Impact​ ​(for​ ​you) Behaviours Measures
How​ ​you​ ​want​ ​to​ ​be
different
How​ ​will​ ​this​ ​change​ ​your
performance?​ ​​ ​Benefit​ ​your
relationships
How​ ​will​ ​this​ ​benefit​ ​you? What​ ​will​ ​you​ ​need​ ​to​ ​do​ ​differently? What​ ​specific​ ​outcomes​ ​will​ ​you​ ​see​ ​that​ ​will
indicate​ ​that​ ​this​ ​change​ ​is​ ​successful?
1. I​ ​am​ ​seen​ ​as
genuine​ ​and
trustworthy​ ​person
“true​ ​to​ ​one’s​ ​own
personality,​ ​spirit,​ ​or
character”​ ​(Leroy
and​ ​Sels,2008)​ ​a
helper,​ ​a​ ​spiritual
being,​ ​and​ ​wisdom
seeker​ ​(aware,
attentive,
compassionate,
humble,​ ​intentional,
joyful,​ ​kind,​ ​loving,
and​ ​experienced​ ​with
change,​ ​suffering,
brokenness,​ ​and​ ​the
challenges​ ​of​ ​the
renewal​ ​process​ ​and
wholeness)​ ​and​ ​I​ ​see
people​ ​as​ ​spiritual​ ​in
nature,​ ​with​ ​unique
purpose​ ​in​ ​life​ ​and​ ​a
desire​ ​for​ ​meaning.
My​ ​sense​ ​of​ ​identity
is​ ​not​ ​linked​ ​to​ ​any
traditional​ ​religion.
● I​ ​have​ ​increased​ ​ethical
consciousness
● I​ ​have​ ​a​ ​greater​ ​sense​ ​of
knowing​ ​and​ ​Self-Realization
● I​ ​have​ ​the​ ​courage​ ​to​ ​be​ ​honest
with​ ​myself​ ​and​ ​others​ ​(Talevich
&​ ​et​ ​al.,​ ​2017)
● I​ ​have​ ​chosen​ ​and​ ​act​ ​in​ ​accord
with​ ​my​ ​values​ ​and​ ​remain​ ​true
to​ ​who​ ​I​ ​claim​ ​to​ ​be​ ​in​ ​my
motives,​ ​feelings,​ ​and​ ​desires.
● I​ ​do​ ​not​ ​need​ ​to​ ​always​ ​be​ ​in
control
● I​ ​have​ ​become​ ​less​ ​narcissistic
(no​ ​longer​ ​withdrawing​ ​or
isolating​ ​myself​ ​if​ ​injured​ ​or
insulted​ ​by​ ​others)
● I​ ​have​ ​empathy​ ​for​ ​what​ ​others
are​ ​feeling​ ​(Talevich​ ​&​ ​et​ ​al.,
2017)
● I​ ​do​ ​not​ ​have​ ​a​ ​strong​ ​need​ ​to​ ​be
liked,​ ​desired,​ ​and​ ​appreciated
● I​ ​do​ ​not​ ​portray​ ​arrogance,​ ​guilt,
exhibitionism​ ​and​ ​self-hatred
● I​ ​have​ ​genuine​ ​concern​ ​and
“affection”​ ​(Russell,​ ​1958)​ ​for
others
● I​ ​show​ ​patience,​ ​understanding
have​ ​a​ ​“zest”​ ​(Russell,​ ​1958)​ ​for
● I’d​ ​accept​ ​accept​ ​myself,​ ​other
people,​ ​or​ ​things​ ​as​ ​they​ ​are
(Talevich​ ​&​ ​et​ ​al.,​ ​2017)
● I’d​ ​avoid​ ​impure​ ​acts​ ​and​ ​regrets
(Talevich​ ​&​ ​et​ ​al.,​ ​2017)
● I’d​ ​avoid​ ​spiritual​ ​materialism​ ​and
narcissism​ ​(Caplan,​ ​1999;​ ​Lesser,
1999),​ ​offensive​ ​spirituality​ ​and
spiritual​ ​defenses​ ​(Battista,​ ​1996),
ethical​ ​and​ ​psychosexual​ ​problems​ ​in
the​ ​guru-disciple​ ​relationship​ ​(Butler,
1990;​ ​Kornfield,​ ​1975;​ ​Kripal,​ ​1999),
difficulties​ ​in​ ​integrating​ ​spiritual
experiences​ ​(Bragdon,​ ​1990;​ ​Grof​ ​&
Grof,​ ​1989),​ ​and​ ​a​ ​devitalization​ ​of
the​ ​body​ ​and​ ​inhibition​ ​of
primary-sexual​ ​energies​ ​(Romero​ ​&
Albareda,​ ​2001),​ ​to​ ​name​ ​only​ ​a​ ​few.
● I’d​ ​awaken​ ​and​ ​develop​ ​my​ ​spiritual
being,​ ​that​ ​which​ ​radiates​ ​from​ ​it,
and​ ​continue​ ​to​ ​cultivate​ ​a​ ​growing
spiritual​ ​life
● I’d​ ​carefully​ ​think​ ​through​ ​decisions
(Talevich​ ​&​ ​et​ ​al.,​ ​2017)
● I’d​ ​pursue​ ​my​ ​ideals,​ ​values,​ ​and
goals​ ​​ ​(Talevich​ ​&​ ​et​ ​al.,​ ​2017)
● I’d​ ​exhibit​ ​humility​ ​and​ ​flexibility​ ​of
viewpoint​ ​(Talevich​ ​&​ ​et​ ​al.,​ ​2017)
● Receive​ ​personal​ ​coaching​ ​(Dr​ ​‘Mike’
Munro​ ​Turner)
● Keep​ ​a​ ​personal​ ​journal​ ​as​ ​a​ ​spiritual
practice​ ​and​ ​for​ ​the​ ​purpose​ ​of
learning​ ​and​ ​self-assessment​ ​(Baldwin,
2007)
● Take​ ​better​ ​care​ ​of​ ​my​ ​body,​ ​mind​ ​and
spirit​ ​(e.g.,​ ​achieving​ ​balance,​ ​calm,
right​ ​priorities)
● Demonstrate​ ​mastery​ ​of​ ​self,​ ​curbing
harmful​ ​appetites,​ ​being​ ​worthy​ ​of
trust,​ ​generously​ ​planting​ ​seeds​ ​of
hope,​ ​joy,​ ​positivism​ ​and​ ​unconditional
love​ ​(i.e.,​ ​“Walk​ ​the​ ​talk”)
● Reflect​ ​on​ ​the​ ​uniqueness​ ​of​ ​my​ ​life
story,​ ​where​ ​I​ ​am​ ​right​ ​now,​ ​the
desired​ ​destination,​ ​and​ ​the​ ​best​ ​route
for​ ​reaching​ ​my​ ​future​ ​aspirations​ ​and
goal(s)​ ​(Dunnemann,​ ​2011)
● Take​ ​inventory​ ​of​ ​emotions,​ ​behaviour,
motives,​ ​social​ ​development,​ ​past
relationships​ ​(both​ ​good​ ​and​ ​bad),
lessons​ ​learned​ ​through​ ​significant
experiences,​ ​spiritual​ ​gifts​ ​and
personal​ ​passions​ ​(Dunnemann,​ ​2011)
● Read,​ ​research,​ ​study,​ ​and​ ​write​ ​about
exemplars​ ​of​ ​teaching,​ ​religious​ ​and
practical​ ​wisdom,​ ​sacred​ ​traditions,
identity​ ​formulation,​ ​the​ ​human​ ​Will,
● I​ ​feel​ ​a​ ​connection​ ​to​ ​a​ ​deeper​ ​love,
power​ ​and​ ​sense​ ​a​ ​call​ ​to​ ​a​ ​Larger​ ​life
(Corbett,​ ​2007,​ ​p.​ ​3).
● I​ ​see​ ​myself​ ​connected​ ​to​ ​something
larger​ ​than​ ​myself​ ​(Miller,​ ​2002,​ ​p.​ ​95).
● I​ ​commit​ ​to​ ​a​ ​process​ ​of​ ​inner
development​ ​that​ ​engages​ ​me​ ​in​ ​totality
(Teasdale,​ ​1999​ ​).
● I​ ​experience​ ​living​ ​more​ ​connected​ ​to​ ​my
body,​ ​to​ ​nature,​ ​and​ ​to​ ​relationships
(King,​ ​2008).
● I​ ​am​ ​approachable​ ​–​ ​other​ ​people​ ​trust
me​ ​and​ ​view​ ​me​ ​as​ ​a​ ​person​ ​with
integrity.
● I​ ​am​ ​able​ ​to​ ​communicate​ ​or​ ​express
myself​ ​(Talevich​ ​&​ ​et​ ​al.,​ ​2017).
● I​ ​am​ ​true​ ​to​ ​myself​ ​not​ ​following​ ​the
crowd​ ​(Talevich​ ​&​ ​et​ ​al.,​ ​2017).
● I​ ​live​ ​my​ ​life​ ​in​ ​an​ ​authentic​ ​manner.
● I​ ​have​ ​harmony​ ​in​ ​my​ ​relationships​ ​--​ ​in
relation​ ​to​ ​self,​ ​others,​ ​the​ ​environment,
and​ ​the​ ​Transcendent​ ​other.
● I​ ​have​ ​developed​ ​a​ ​model​ ​for​ ​living​ ​an
examined​ ​life​ ​(Nozick,​ ​1989).
● I​ ​am​ ​committed​ ​to​ ​the​ ​education​ ​of
others​ ​in​ ​a​ ​manner​ ​that​ ​facilitates​ ​their
living​ ​–​ ​completely​ ​(Reagan,​ ​1932).
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2. life​ ​and​ ​have​ ​moved​ ​beyond​ ​mere
tolerance​ ​for​ ​others
● I​ ​take​ ​as​ ​long​ ​as​ ​necessary​ ​and
do​ ​not​ ​hurry​ ​myself,​ ​others​ ​or
process​ ​(Talevich​ ​&​ ​et​ ​al.,​ ​2017)
● I’d​ ​factually​ ​know​ ​the​ ​propriety​ ​of
things​ ​as​ ​well​ ​as​ ​the​ ​impropriety​ ​of
things,​ ​duty​ ​and​ ​non-duty,​ ​​ ​humility
and​ ​sacrifice,​ ​fear​ ​and​ ​fearlessness,
bondage​ ​and​ ​liberation
● I’d​ ​learn​ ​to​ ​better​ ​regulate​ ​my
emotions,​ ​improve​ ​my​ ​thinking​ ​habits
of​ ​mind​ ​and​ ​habits​ ​of​ ​heart​ ​and
reduce​ ​the​ ​instances​ ​of​ ​having​ ​a
negative​ ​outlook​ ​on​ ​life
● I’d​ ​gain​ ​a​ ​clearer,​ ​wider​ ​and​ ​healthier
overall​ ​perspective​ ​on​ ​how​ ​to​ ​live​ ​at​ ​a
deeper​ ​level​ ​of​ ​meaning
● I’d​ ​know​ ​myself​ ​which​ ​is​ ​the
beginning​ ​of​ ​wisdom
● I'd​ ​realize​ ​that​ ​"What​ ​I​ ​do​ ​to​ ​others​ ​I
do​ ​to​ ​myself"​ ​(Flake,​ ​2000)
● I'd​ ​avoid​ ​the​ ​tragedy​ ​of​ ​living​ ​a
'disconnected​ ​life'
decision-making,​ ​mindfulness,
contemporary​ ​proposals​ ​of​ ​Holistic
Integral​ ​Practices​ ​(e.g.,​ ​Mother​ ​Teresa,
Martin​ ​Luther​ ​King,​ ​Jr.,​ ​Mahatma
Gandhi,​ ​Thomas​ ​Merton,​ ​Parker
Palmer​ ​and​ ​James​ ​Fowler)
● I​ ​am​ ​experiencing​ ​improved​ ​physical
health​ ​(Koening,​ ​McCullough,​ ​Larso,
2001:​ ​Levin,​ ​2001).
● I​ ​live​ ​a​ ​healthier​ ​lifestyle​ ​and​ ​do​ ​not
indulge​ ​in​ ​risky​ ​behavior​ ​(​ ​Koening,
1999).
● I​ ​have​ ​developed​ ​improved​ ​coping​ ​ability
(Pargament,​ ​1997).
● I​ ​am​ ​less​ ​anxious​ ​or​ ​depressed​ ​(Koening,
1999).
● I​ ​have​ ​increased​ ​interest​ ​in​ ​academic
pursuits​ ​(Ginsburg​ ​&​ ​Hanson,​ ​1986).
● I​ ​am​ ​active,​ ​growth-oriented,​ ​and
optimistic.
● I​ ​live​ ​my​ ​my​ ​life​ ​with​ ​openness,​ ​sincerity,
and​ ​truthfulness.
2. I​ ​am​ ​a​ ​Spiritual
Practitioner​ ​who​ ​is
on​ ​an​ ​individuating
and
self-developmental
journey​ ​(not
predicated​ ​by​ ​any
religious​ ​beliefs​ ​or
injunctions)​ ​in
passionate​ ​pursuit​ ​of
transformative
learning​ ​through​ ​a
process​ ​of​ ​critical
reflection;​ ​studying
Dimensions​ ​of
● It​ ​has​ ​contributed​ ​to​ ​my
becoming​ ​a​ ​moral​ ​being
● It​ ​enabled​ ​me​ ​to​ ​be​ ​more​ ​open​ ​to
different​ ​pathways​ ​for​ ​study​ ​and
engagement
● It​ ​facilitated​ ​setting​ ​and​ ​following
my​ ​own​ ​guidelines​ ​(Talevich​ ​&​ ​et
al.,​ ​2017)
● It​ ​helped​ ​me​ ​to​ ​avoid​ ​lopsided
psycho-spiritual​ ​development
● It​ ​called​ ​into​ ​question​ ​my
previously​ ​held​ ​opinions,
judgement,​ ​and​ ​values
● It​ ​clarifies​ ​what​ ​the​ ​world​ ​has
prepared​ ​me​ ​to​ ​do​ ​at​ ​this​ ​point​ ​in
● I’d​ ​accomplish​ ​difficult​ ​things,
overcoming​ ​challenges​ ​(Talevich​ ​&​ ​et
al.,​ ​2017)
● I’d​ ​achieve​ ​harmony​ ​and​ ​oneness
with​ ​self​ ​and​ ​the​ ​universe​ ​(Talevich​ ​&
et​ ​al.,​ ​2017)
● I’d​ ​achieve​ ​personal​ ​growth(Talevich
&​ ​et​ ​al.,​ ​2017)
● I’d​ ​avoid​ ​needless​ ​anxiety,​ ​stress,
and​ ​regrets​ ​(Talevich​ ​&​ ​et​ ​al.,​ ​2017)
● I’d​ ​become​ ​confident​ ​in​ ​my​ ​own
judgement​ ​(Talevich​ ​&​ ​et​ ​al.,​ ​2017)
● I’d​ ​become​ ​creative​ ​artistically,
scientifically,​ ​intellectually(Talevich​ ​&
et​ ​al.,​ ​2017)
● Respect​ ​the​ ​truths​ ​of​ ​traditions​ ​and
communities​ ​other​ ​than​ ​my​ ​own.
● Let​ ​go​ ​of​ ​the​ ​need​ ​to​ ​defend​ ​my
opinions​ ​and​ ​always​ ​be​ ​right.
● Welcome​ ​a​ ​diversity​ ​of​ ​opinions​ ​and
facilitate​ ​openness​ ​for​ ​dialogue.
● Acknowledge​ ​the​ ​personal​ ​rights​ ​and
responsibilities​ ​of​ ​others.
● Express​ ​empathy,​ ​acceptance​ ​and
understanding​ ​for​ ​others
● Become​ ​familiar​ ​with​ ​the​ ​Kabbalah​ ​to
deepen​ ​knowledge​ ​of​ ​the​ ​human
psyche​ ​and​ ​to​ ​their​ ​basic​ ​models​ ​in​ ​a
simple​ ​yet​ ​deeper​ ​(and​ ​wider)​ ​context.
● I​ ​am​ ​maintaining​ ​my​ ​spiritual​ ​practices
(e.g.,​ ​maintain​ ​a​ ​personal​ ​journal;
practice​ ​of​ ​compassion,​ ​​ ​tolerance,
wisdom;​ ​spending​ ​time​ ​in​ ​nature,​ ​prayer,
walking​ ​meditation,​ ​reading​ ​inspirational
literature,​ ​​ ​Buddhism,​ ​Samkhya​ ​-​ ​Yoga,
Christianity,​ ​the​ ​Kabbalah​ ​school​ ​of
thought,​ ​shamanistic​ ​practices,​ ​etc.).
● I​ ​am​ ​discussing​ ​the​ ​ethical​ ​teachings​ ​of
all​ ​world​ ​religions​ ​with​ ​others.
● I​ ​am​ ​less​ ​anxious​ ​or​ ​stressed​ ​day-to-day
and​ ​more​ ​attentive​ ​to​ ​the​ ​emotional,
physical,​ ​psychosocial​ ​and​ ​spiritual​ ​needs
of​ ​my​ ​family​ ​and​ ​circle​ ​of​ ​close​ ​friends​ ​–
demonstrating​ ​love,​ ​a​ ​positive​ ​attitude,
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3. Learning,​ ​particularly
-​ ​Dimension​ ​5:
Habits​ ​of​ ​mind(HoM)
(Menrow,​ ​1991),​ ​the
Habits​ ​of​ ​Heart,​ ​​The
examined​ ​life​,
(Nozick,​ ​1989)​ ​and
The​ ​Conquest​ ​of
Happiness​​ ​(Russell,
1958).
my​ ​life​ ​and​ ​how​ ​I​ ​can​ ​best​ ​make
a​ ​contribution
● It​ ​has​ ​shown​ ​me​ ​that​ ​when
relationships​ ​are​ ​not​ ​right,​ ​or​ ​are
absent,​ ​we​ ​lack​ ​wholeness,​ ​or
good​ ​health​ ​and​ ​how​ ​spiritual
disease​ ​can​ ​grip​ ​our​ ​hearts
● It​ ​has​ ​helped​ ​me​ ​to​ ​be​ ​self
controlled​ ​(Talevich​ ​&​ ​et​ ​al.,
2017)
● It​ ​has​ ​facilitated​ ​my​ ​learning​ ​and
change​ ​at​ ​a​ ​deeply​ ​personal​ ​and
collective​ ​level​ ​(Talevich​ ​&​ ​et​ ​al.,
2017)
● It​ ​prompted​ ​me​ ​to​ ​move​ ​from​ ​a
habitually​ ​withdrawn​ ​and​ ​passive
personality
● I’d​ ​become​ ​capable​ ​of​ ​facilitating​ ​the
integrated​ ​moral,​ ​emotional,​ ​physical,
and​ ​intellectual​ ​development​ ​of
others​ ​when​ ​they​ ​are​ ​experiencing
the​ ​'ups​ ​and​ ​downs'​ ​of​ ​life
● I’d​ ​become​ ​disciplined,​ ​following​ ​my
intentions​ ​with​ ​action​ ​(Talevich​ ​&​ ​et
al.,​ ​2017)
● I’d​ ​become​ ​increasingly​ ​enlightened
● I’d​ ​become​ ​more​ ​in​ ​control​ ​of​ ​my​ ​life
(Talevich​ ​&​ ​et​ ​al.,​ ​2017)
● I’d​ ​be​ ​experienced​ ​in​ ​sharing​ ​valuable
standards​ ​to​ ​live​ ​by;​ ​honesty,
courage,​ ​patience,​ ​tolerance,
compassion,​ ​kindness,​ ​generosity,
joy,​ ​hope,​ ​love,​ ​respect,​ ​and​ ​wisdom
● I’d​ ​use​ ​the​ ​Kabbalah​ ​for​ ​help​ ​in
developing​ ​my​ ​own​ ​style​ ​in​ ​accord
with​ ​universal​ ​principles,​ ​develop
relationships​ ​in​ ​line​ ​with​ ​these
principles,​ ​and​ ​apply​ ​methods
relevant​ ​to​ ​each​ ​situation
● I'd​ ​develop​ ​a​ ​"psycho-spiritual"
perspective
● I’d​ ​be​ ​equipped​ ​to​ ​help​ ​prepare
students​ ​“for​ ​complete​ ​living”​ ​as​ ​the
aim​ ​of​ ​education​ ​which​ ​is​ ​in​ ​harmony
with​ ​the​ ​principle​ ​of​ ​democracy​ ​in
education;​ ​that​ ​is,​ ​this​ ​aim​ ​is
appropriate​ ​for​ ​all​ ​pupils.​ ​(Regan,
1932)
● Read​ ​“​SENTICS:​​ ​​The​ ​Touch​ ​of
Emotions​ ​​by​ ​Dr.​ ​Manfred​ ​Clynes
● Read​ ​“Psychosynthesis​ ​–​ ​A​ ​Manual​ ​of
Principles​ ​and​ ​Techniques​ ​by​ ​Dr.
Roberto​ ​Assagioli,​ ​MD​ ​Complete​ ​​“The
Fundamentals​ ​of​ ​Psychosynthesis”
course​ ​through​ ​The​ ​Institute​ ​of
Psychosynthesis​ ​located​ ​in​ ​London
NW4​ ​3AQ
● Read​ ​Psychosynthesis:​ ​A​ ​Psychology​ ​of
the​ ​Spirit​ ​by​ ​John​ ​Firman​ ​and​ ​Ann​ ​Gila.
● Read​ ​​"The​ ​Book​ ​of​ ​Not​ ​Knowing"
written​ ​by​ ​Peter​ ​Ralston​ ​and​ ​learn​ ​how
Cheng​ ​Hsin​ ​supports​ ​direct​ ​and​ ​honest
investigation,​ ​experimentation,
communication,​ ​clarity​ ​of​ ​purpose,
empowerment​ ​and​ ​a​ ​commitment​ ​to
authenticity​ ​and​ ​integrity​ ​in​ ​all
endeavors​ ​and​ ​interactions.
and​ ​thankfulness​ ​for​ ​the​ ​rich​ ​blessings​ ​in
and​ ​variety​ ​of​ ​stimulus​ ​in​ ​my​ ​life.
● I​ ​am​ ​able​ ​to​ ​be​ ​intentional​ ​in​ ​mobilizing
my​ ​endowments,​ ​belief​ ​systems,​ ​and
self-regulatory​ ​skills​ ​productively​ ​for​ ​self-
development,​ ​adaptation,​ ​​ ​self-renewal.
● I​ ​am​ ​confident​ ​that​ ​my​ ​actions​ ​can
produce​ ​the​ ​specific​ ​outcomes​ ​that​ ​I
desire.
● I​ ​am​ ​doing​ ​the​ ​work​ ​that​ ​I​ ​really​ ​like
.(Talevich​ ​&​ ​et​ ​al.,​ ​2017)
● I​ ​am​ ​gaining​ ​wisdom,​ ​a​ ​mature
understanding​ ​of​ ​life​ ​(Talevich​ ​&​ ​et​ ​al.,
2017).
● I​ ​am​ ​learning​ ​to​ ​be​ ​selfless,​ ​to​ ​put​ ​others
first​ ​(Talevich​ ​&​ ​et​ ​al.,​ ​2017).
● I​ ​am​ ​optimistic,​ ​resilient,​ ​and​ ​resourceful
when​ ​confronted​ ​with​ ​the​ ​challenges​ ​of
life,​ ​face​ ​adversity​ ​or​ ​come​ ​up​ ​against
the​ ​limitations​ ​of​ ​human​ ​existence.
● I​ ​am​ ​able​ ​to​ ​make​ ​sense​ ​of​ ​the​ ​spiritual
health​ ​and​ ​well-being​ ​that​ ​develops
through​ ​a​ ​caring​ ​and​ ​nurturing
relationship​ ​with​ ​parents,​ ​teachers,
mentors,​ ​nurses​ ​or​ ​doctors​ ​caring​ ​for
patients,​ ​imans,​ ​ministers,​ ​pastors​ ​or
rabbis​ ​ministering​ ​to​ ​members​ ​of​ ​their
religious​ ​faith​ ​and​ ​places​ ​of​ ​worship,​ ​or
business​ ​people​ ​meeting​ ​the​ ​needs​ ​of
clients.
● I​ ​am​ ​mastering​ ​what​ ​I​ ​set​ ​out​ ​to​ ​do
(Talevich​ ​&​ ​et​ ​al.,​ ​2017).
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4. ● I​ ​am​ ​well​ ​prepared​ ​to​ ​contribute​ ​to
building​ ​a​ ​universal​ ​and​ ​enlightened
civilization​ ​(Teasdale,​ ​1997).
3. I​ ​encourage​ ​the
expression​ ​of​ ​other
people’s​ ​unique​ ​gifts,
talents,​ ​and​ ​the
pursuit​ ​of​ ​their​ ​inner
journey​ ​of
self-exploration​ ​and
in​ ​the​ ​larger​ ​world.
My​ ​true​ ​passion​ ​is
finding​ ​ways​ ​to
facilitate​ ​the
maturing​ ​of​ ​others​ ​in
a​ ​"psycho-spiritual"
sense,​ ​while
fostering​ ​goodness,
and​ ​advocating​ ​the
upholding
humanitarian​ ​values.
I​ ​see​ ​spirituality​ ​as
transcending​ ​our
various​ ​religious
traditions,​ ​which
have​ ​historically
placed​ ​boundaries​ ​on
community.
● It​ ​clarifies,​ ​that​ ​it​ ​is​ ​really​ ​up​ ​to
each​ ​person​ ​to​ ​decide​ ​how​ ​they
wish​ ​to​ ​go​ ​about​ ​deepening​ ​their
experience​ ​and​ ​understanding​ ​of
their​ ​own​ ​journey.
● It​ ​directs​ ​attention​ ​to​ ​the
essential​ ​nature​ ​of​ ​human​ ​beings,
strength​ ​of​ ​purpose,​ ​perception,
mental​ ​powers,​ ​and​ ​frame​ ​of
mind.
● It​ ​supports​ ​the​ ​notion​ ​that
"spirituality​ ​includes​ ​the​ ​ways​ ​in
which​ ​our​ ​relatedness​ ​to​ ​the
ultimate​ ​affects​ ​understandings
and​ ​feelings​ ​of​ ​relatedness​ ​to
everyone​ ​and​ ​everything​ ​else".
● It​ ​establishes​ ​that​ ​"Spiritual​ ​and
religious​ ​issues​ ​are...​ ​understood
to​ ​be​ ​a​ ​central​ ​part​ ​of​ ​the​ ​fabric
of​ ​[human]​ ​existence"​ ​(Watson
1997,​ ​p.​ ​130).
● I’d​ ​accept​ ​myself,​ ​other​ ​people​ ​or
things​ ​as​ ​they​ ​are​ ​(Talevich​ ​&​ ​et​ ​al.,
2017)
● I’d​ ​be​ ​promoting​ ​life-enhancing,
holistic​ ​and​ ​supportive​ ​human
well-being​ ​in​ ​the​ ​widest​ ​sense
● I’d​ ​have​ ​more​ ​relational​ ​impact
● I’d​ ​listen​ ​to​ ​and​ ​learn​ ​more​ ​from
others​ ​(Talevich​ ​&​ ​et​ ​al.,​ ​2017)
● I’d​ ​be​ ​adding​ ​value​ ​to​ ​other​ ​members
of​ ​my​ ​family,​ ​the​ ​neighbourhood;​ ​and
possibly​ ​beyond
● I’d​ ​be​ ​enthusiastic,​ ​energetic​ ​and
passionate;​ ​maybe​ ​even​ ​infectious​ ​in
group​ ​settings
● I'd​ ​be​ ​serving​ ​others​ ​in​ ​a​ ​way​ ​that
benefits​ ​humanity
● I'd​ ​be​ ​promoting​ ​care​ ​for​ ​each​ ​other,
for​ ​the​ ​Earth,​ ​and​ ​for​ ​all​ ​its​ ​forms​ ​of
life
● Mature​ ​according​ ​to​ ​my​ ​chosen
principles
● Experience​ ​clarity​ ​and​ ​peace​ ​of​ ​mind,
through​ ​Self-reflection​ ​and​ ​the
generative​ ​power​ ​of​ ​spiritual
awareness
● Dialogue​ ​with​ ​others​ ​as​ ​equal​ ​partners
● Appreciate​ ​others​ ​as​ ​they​ ​are​ ​without
trying​ ​to​ ​change​ ​them​ ​or​ ​fix​ ​them
● Experience​ ​oneness​ ​by​ ​contributing​ ​to
the​ ​common​ ​good​ ​through​ ​service​ ​to
others
● Develop​ ​a​ ​universal​ ​or​ ​evolving​ ​view​ ​of
truth
● Behaving​ ​intelligently​ ​and​ ​intentionally
when​ ​confronted​ ​with​ ​a​ ​particular
goal,​ ​problem​ ​or​ ​increasing
responsibility
● Advocate​ ​for​ ​equality,​ ​justice,
peacemaking,​ ​ecology​ ​and​ ​caregiving
by​ ​placing​ ​a​ ​priority​ ​on​ ​spirituality!
● I​ ​have​ ​become​ ​a​ ​good​ ​listener​ ​and​ ​say
far​ ​less​ ​than​ ​I​ ​used​ ​to.
● I​ ​avoid​ ​judging​ ​others​ ​or​ ​jumping​ ​to
conclusions.
● I​ ​freely​ ​accept​ ​other​ ​people’s​ ​opinions.
● I​ ​am​ ​empathetic​ ​and​ ​sympathetic​ ​to​ ​the
point​ ​that​ ​I​ ​am​ ​able​ ​to​ ​get​ ​in​ ​touch​ ​with
the​ ​emotional​ ​experiences​ ​and​ ​suffering
of​ ​others.
● I​ ​have​ ​decided​ ​to​ ​contribute​ ​to​ ​the
betterment​ ​of​ ​humanity​ ​by​ ​serving
others.
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