| Many studies on happiness have agreed that | | | | 2. Through moving the body, as in praise dancing. |
| connecting to your spirituality is essential. The paths | | | | 3. Through another person. Mothers often express a |
| to our spirituality are many and varied but with these | | | | deep connection to their newborn. |
| common features: | | | | 4. Through community and contributing to the world, |
| - believing in a higher power, no matter what name | | | | such as being part of a church, group or volunteer |
| you give it | | | | organization. Attending church, volunteering, rescuing |
| - finding strength and comfort when tapping into this | | | | animals or people are a few of the ways we avoid |
| power | | | | isolation and play a significant role in building and |
| - feeling surrounded by this power and filled with it as | | | | improving our world. |
| well | | | | 5. Through earth or nature, such as enjoying the out |
| - believing that you and all other people are an | | | | of doors and admiring Nature's awesome size and |
| expression of this power | | | | beauty |
| - feeling a connection to other people, nature and the | | | | 6. Through art, music or literature appreciation |
| universe | | | | -Michelangelo's passion for sculpturing was deep and |
| Getting in touch with your spirituality doesn't require | | | | profound. He saw himself not as creating art, but |
| joining any particular organized religion or belief | | | | releasing a human body that was trapped in the |
| system. Although many people enjoy frequently | | | | marble. His famous David, though created in 1501 |
| gathering at religious services with others who share | | | | when Michelangelo was only 26, to this day has the |
| their beliefs, it is not a requirement. Finding your own | | | | power to mesmerize all of us who are fortunate |
| spiritual path, however, is critical to your happiness | | | | enough to see it in person. |
| and peace of mind. | | | | 7. Through God or a Higher Power - The biblical story |
| Here are seven ways you can find your spiritual path. | | | | of Saul's conversion on the road to Damascus is one |
| | | | of the most popular examples. After a surprise |
| 1. Through the inner self or soul - Sometimes we call | | | | encounter with Jesus, Saul became Paul and changed |
| this intuition. It requires getting still and listening to our | | | | from a persecutor of Christians to a missionary |
| inner voice. | | | | preaching the gospel. |