Spiritual wellness integrates all dimensions of wellness by providing a unifying power. It includes balance, forgiveness, happiness, peacefulness, and a sense of freedom through practices like praying. Several studies have found positive relationships between spiritual well-being and better health outcomes. People who regularly attend religious services and participate in organizations tend to have lower disease rates, handle stress well, and live longer. Basic spiritual characteristics include meaning, direction, and a relationship to a higher being, which can lead to freedom through practices like prayer, faith, and altruism.