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Harmony

Spiritual and mental health are tightly interwoven. Research science sheds light on the profound connection between the two, offering insights into pathways that lead to emotional resilience. The importance of stress reduction, alignment with nature, and heightened sensory awareness are gateways to spiritual well-being.

Many seek inner tranquility and reducing stress most often emerges as a foundational practice. Stress reduction programs or processes offer a source of spiritual equilibrium. It's transforming work to disentangle from the frenetic pace of modern life. Finding solace within is comparable to your personal rhythm, such as breathing.

Nature offers innate rhythms and is truly a sanctuary for any and all restless souls. Adapting to the natural cadence of an environment feels harmonious. There’s resonance that nearly echoes within or a return to something of a primal connection. A rekindling of the bond a unified whole.

Enhancing self-awareness through your senses elevates spiritual experience. When you consciously engage with your senses, you amplify a connection to the present moment. This heightened sensory awareness becomes a bridge between the physical and the spiritual, fostering a deeper appreciation for life's nuances.

Dr. Bessel van der Kolk introduced the concept of the "window of tolerance," a brief but vital moment between stimulation, feeling, and rationalizing a response. Within this fleeting instance, your brain either engages or disengages, dictating whether to respond or react. Self-awareness can unlock this window to allow in composure and authenticity.while navigating challenges.

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is also something that acts as a guide through emotions. EQ encompasses managing behavior, understanding social dynamics, and making decisions that align with personal growth. In the field of neuroscience, EQ thrives when linked with spirituality. Spirituality can actually organize harmonious mental patterns that resonate with your deepest sense of self.

Harmony bridges any gap between spirituality and emotional intelligence. One might say your inward, internal cues are rhythms of body and mind — synchronized with the external cues of the environment. This alignment creates a holistic resonance on multiple levels of being healthy and well.

Spiritual health and emotional intelligence harmonize in ways that leads you and I to lead lives that resonate with purpose and resilience.

Self-rate on a 1 (not at all) to 10 (completely) scale for further exploration.

I believe my response to stress is a result of my spiritual health.

I adapt harmonically to situations similarly to how my body adapts to nature (i.e. thunderstorms, hiking, gardening).

I make personal decisions through awareness of my deeply held values and identity.

REFERENCES

Verhoef, Marja & Boon, Heather. (2010). Abstracts from the Sixth IN-CAM Research Symposium: Complementary and Integrative Health Care: Methodological, Theoretical and Practical Issues. Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine. 7. 10.2202/1553-3840.1494.

Bradberry, J., (January 9, 2014). Emotional Intelligence -EQ. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/travisbradberry/2014/01/09/emotional-intelligence/?sh=4a5b9e661ac0