Secular ideals are not repugnant in and of themselves. They're good, but they're prone to being overly competitive, egotistical, and self-interested. They start off as need-driven, but quickly turn into greed-driven. Fear of impending insufficiencies instills in them a sense of urgency that accelerates the speed of life, imbuing them with a type of blindness to anything other than the short-term goal.
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Spiritual values, on the other hand, have a more serene, eternal nature, stemming from a profound inner connection to the divine or spiritual dimension of human experience. When nurtured by daily prayer, meditation, and other spiritual activities, spiritual awareness maintains the genuine, spiritual self in touch and in sync with the source of spiritual values, which is characterized by mature and unselfish love.
What is spiritual values in our life?
In our lives, values serve as guiding principles. While some research have revealed that persons who hold non-spiritual values had higher levels of affective well-being, Sagiv and Schwartz (2000) discovered that people who embrace spiritual values have higher levels of affective well-being.
What are the five spiritual values?
Five values that are consistent with a spiritual person are revealed in spiritual literature. Finding meaning, altruistic love, self-awareness, visioning, and authenticity are among them. Faith, meditation, positive thinking, and humility are examples of wide umbrella values that allow for the study of subvalues.
Why are spiritual values important?
The spiritual dimension is also in charge of capturing and realizing human desires. Sacredness, consciousness, vision, wisdom, purpose, love, and the search for meaning, purpose, worth, and truth of life are all traits it might display.
Spirituality isn't just about religion or beliefs. Religion is essential for one's personal growth and development since it gives a moral code for individuals to follow on this world. It must take into account the distinction between religion and spirituality.
The observance of doctrinal ideas and certain behaviors demonstrates one's affiliation with a certain religious principle. Spirituality, on the other hand, emphasizes a stronger sense of self-awareness and a desire to improve oneself.
Religious ideals in the spiritual dimension can offer guidance for a long-term lifestyle and societal well-being.
Religion's ultimate goal is to foster a relationship with the environment, nature, and fellow humans, not just with God and rituals.
People may come to comprehend that divinity is their true, pure, and primordial essence, or “fitra,” as Islam refers to it, and that they have the power to be “human.” The upper self, or spiritual intelligence, which resides beneath every soul's surface, is what gives life meaning, purpose, and value.
Faculty of Human Ecology, Department of Government and Civilisation Studies, UPM
What it means to be spiritual?
Spirituality is defined as the awareness of a feeling, sense, or belief that there is something more to being human than sensory experience, and that the greater total of which we are a part is cosmic or divine in nature.
What are the types of values?
Human needs are the core underpinning concept of value in marketing. Food, shelter, belonging, love, and self-expression are examples of basic human needs. In what is known as desires, both culture and individual personality shape human needs. Wants become demands when they are backed by purchasing power.
Consumers expect products and services with benefits that add up to the most value and happiness, based on their wants and resources (financial capabilities).
Functional value, monetary value, social value, and psychological value are the four categories of value. Consumers do not appreciate all sources of value in the same way. The consumer and the purchase determine how important a value is. Consumers' “eyes” should always be used to define values.
Functional Value: This is the type of value that an offer delivers to the consumer; it is the solution that the offer provides.
The function of the price paid in relation to an offering's perceived worth is called monetary value. This value necessitates a balance of other values and monetary costs.
Social Value: The degree to which owning a product or using a service allows a customer to interact with others.
Psychological Value: A product's ability to help customers express themselves or feel better.
A company's “whole market offering” must be considered in order to provide value to its customers. In comparison to competitors' market products and costs, this includes the organization's reputation, personnel representation, product benefits, and technological qualities. The relationship between a firm's market offerings and those of its competitors can thus be characterized as value.
Both qualitative and quantitative indicators can be used to define value in marketing.
Value, on the qualitative side, is the perceived gain resulting from an individual's emotional, mental, and physical state, as well as many social, economic, cultural, and environmental aspects.
Value is the actual gain assessed in financial numbers, percentages, and dollars on the quantitative side.
A company's value-to-cost ratio must be improved in order for it to deliver value.
When a company provides high value at a high price, the perceived value is likely to be low.
It may have a high perceived value when it provides high value at a low price.
The key to delivering high perceived value is to assign value to each individual or organizationto persuade them that what you're offering is above and beyond their expectationsby assisting them in solving a problem, providing a solution, delivering results, and making them happy.
Value shifts with the passage of time, place, and people, as well as changing environmental variables.
In our marketplace, it's a creative energy exchange between people and companies.
Customer value analysis is frequently used by managers to identify the company's strengths and weaknesses in comparison to its competitors. The steps are as follows:
- Identifying the most important features and benefits that customers consider when selecting a product or vendor.
- Evaluation of the quantitative significance of various traits and benefits.
- Evaluation of the performance of the company and its competitors in terms of each attribute and benefit.
- Investigating how customers in a specific segment assessed the company in comparison to significant competitors on each attribute.
How do you develop spiritual values?
Religion brings spirituality to some people, but it does not bring spirituality to others. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to spiritual well-being. Here are a few ideas to get you started if you're not sure where to start.
According to a Gallup poll, 43% of Americans claim to be members of a church or other religious organization. These houses of worship provide a variety of opportunities for those living with mental illnesses to connect with others in their communities.
Reconnect with someone or an organization that shares your ideas and thoughts, whether online, over the phone, or in person. Find ways to connect with like-minded people in your religion community who can support and encourage you by reaching out to a pastor or spiritual leader.
“Many people's support mechanisms were taken away from them during the pandemicchurch, volunteering, support groups,” Wester added. “It was especially difficult for individuals who were already dealing with mental health concerns.” I advise people to reconnect with their religion group as soon as they are physically secure to do so.”
It's fine if you don't have a faith community. Finding a cause that resonates to you and giving back is another way to feel connected to your spirituality and faith. Working in a food pantry, becoming a mentor or tutor, or fostering an animal are all options. As a result, your community will develop and you will be able to meet individuals who share your interests. It will offer you a sense of purpose and thankfulness to serve others.
You don't have to be a yogi to benefit from the practice's spiritual benefits. Yoga is suitable for people of all ages and abilities. It can improve your mind and spirit, as well as strengthen and stretch your body, by lowering stress, depression, and anxiety symptoms.
You don't have to be an expert meditator like you don't have to be an experienced yoga practitioner. Because it takes so little time, meditation is one of the easiest disciplines to keep. “Some people believe you must sit and be silent, but this is not the case,” Wester explained. “You can walk while meditating, paying attention to the sensations of your feet on the ground and the intricacies of your surroundings. Simply slowing down your body can help you calm down your mind.”
Even five minutes of meditation can help you reduce stress, despair, and worry while also increasing your mindfulness. There are numerous fantastic guided meditation applications, such as Calm or Balance, if you need help.
Writing can help you process your emotions, raise your awareness, and provide a nonjudgmental space for you to express your feelings in the present. Start a daily thankfulness notebook with prompts or write down your anxieties and fears.
Spending time in nature, whether you live in the mountains, the desert, or near the ocean, can improve your spiritual health. You can't seem to get away from your phone, your day, and your problems. Even a few minutes spent watching the birds, trees swinging in the breeze, or crashing waves on the shoreline can be relaxing.
Find activities that you enjoy, such as knitting, coloring, cooking, sports, or working out. Focusing on things you enjoy might help you regain a feeling of purpose and stay present in the moment, even if only for a short time.
If you're having trouble connecting with your spiritual side or your mental health, get help from someone who is specially trained or someone you trust.
“Chaplains are specifically equipped to deal with religious issues in a clinical setting,” Wester added. They can assist validate your feelings without sweeping them under the rug. They can help you get back on track spiritually.”
What is spirituality as a student?
The university we know is made up of people from all walks of life, and spiritual backgrounds are no exception. Many people are obviously devoted about their spiritual life and would be delighted to keep them going while studying. According to studies, about 90% of the world's population is religious, demonstrating how important it is for most students to have a healthy spiritual life.
What is spirituality, exactly? Spirituality is frequently associated with religion or religious belief. Meanwhile, spirituality is defined by Wikipedia as “the reformation process aimed at recovering the distinctive form of man orientated toward the image of God as portrayed by the sacred scriptures of the world's founder religions.” The Holy Spirit, the third person in the Holy Trinity, gave this to the early Christians. The introduction of mental life into spirituality was made possible by the broadening of this feature in medieval times. In this current day, however, both esoteric and religious spiritual traditions are used together. Regardless, the religious concept of spirituality continues to have the greatest impact on humanity.
Some people find it more difficult to continue the highly religious activities they used to practice as a student with numerous classes to attend and many papers to turn in. Some students are also depressed because they lack a parent or guardian to encourage or inspire them to participate in religious activities. Work or other activities, particularly joyful ones, can sometimes deplete a student of spiritual zeal. Peer pressure can have an affect on people's spiritual lives because many people want to do what their friends do because there is no one to supervise them at university. Another element that contributes to the decline of spiritual life is the lack of spiritual programs, places, and teachers or leaders.
Both kind of spirituality have numerous advantages. To begin with, it aids in the attainment of virtue because some spiritual activities encourage people to have excellent values. There are laws and norms in most spiritual activities. Christianity, for example, contains the golden rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” love your neighbor as yourself, greatest commandments (love of God and love of mankind), ten commandments, and so on. Other religions, like Christianity, contain commandments that encourage individuals to love and be decent. Spirituality, on the other hand, can be a loving ethic that guides a student's dedication to assisting others. It can also be a measure of equanimity, indicating how well a student can find meaning in adversity, perceive each day as a gift, and feel at ease. It can also increase a student's eagerness to participate in charity activities such as community service and unreservedly aiding others. It can also help to counteract social vices, strengthen morals, and promote good health.
Recognizing the importance of spirituality in the lives of students, the school has established spiritual groups and programs to aid in the spiritual development of students and the community at large. The Christian Union, the Jewish society, the Muslim society, Yoga, and the Catholic society are only a few of them. These societies gather on university grounds, particularly in the Stag Hill campus's Quiet Centre.
There are more areas for spiritual elevation outside of the campus. The Stag Hill campus is only a short distance from Guildford Cathedral. There is also a Baptist church near the school, a Catholic church in Guildford town centre, and a mosque in Woking called Shah Janhan.
Finally, because of the importance of spiritual growth, students are encouraged to identify with the university's clubs and religious organisations. This will not only improve their spiritual life, but it will also have a significant impact on their schoolwork, community service, and personal lives as Surrey students. Participate! Surrey, be spiritual!