In a world where stress, anxiety and the pursuit of happiness are prevalent, finding balance and purpose can feel impossible. Some people turn to traditional psychology, while others find refuge in spirituality. But why should we choose one or the other? Spiritual Psychology creates a balanced space where the two worlds collide, into an impactful and meaningful journey of self-discovery and holistic well-being.
In this blog, I will give you an introduction to Spiritual Psychology, otherwise known as Transpersonal Psychology. We will delve into the interconnectedness of mind, body and spirit and explore the practical applications to help improve your life.
At Mind Spirit Life it my mission to explore this topic and help make it easy to apply to your life. So, follow along to discover how Spiritual Psychology can help you!
e fascinating world of Psychology back to its original definition. This area is also sometimes called Transpersonal Psychology. Trans meaning to ‘go beyond’ therefore, meaning to go beyond the personal.
What is Spiritual Psychology?
Psychology’s original definition was in fact the Study of the Soul. Psychology comes from the root words Psyche meaning “breath, spirit, soul” and Logia meaning “study of”. Spiritual Psychology brings the fascinating world of Psychology back to its original definition. This area is also sometimes called Transpersonal Psychology. Trans meaning to ‘go beyond’ therefore, meaning to go beyond the personal.
The reason psychology was inspired onto the planet was because humanity forgot why it was here
Dr Ron Hulnick
Spiritual Psychology explores spiritual and transcendental aspects of human experience, emphasizing integration of mind, body and spirit. Which differs from traditional psychology, which mainly focuses on the mind and behaviour.
Principles of Spiritual Psychology
- We are Spiritual Beings having a Human Experience. We are designed to use our human experiences to Awaken spiritually.
- Unresolved issues is anything that disturbs the peace. These disturbances are not bad things they are lessons to learn from.
- Healing unresolved issues and traumas is spiritual work towards Awakening.
- Healing is loving the places inside that hurt.1
4 Main Areas of Spiritual Psychology
Spiritual psychology is like the ultimate life hack! It’s all about embracing the fact that our body, mind, and soul are all working together to make us truly feel alive. Instead of just seeing ourselves as physical beings, it’s all about tapping into our inner essence and nurturing our spiritual selves.
Mind Spirit Life is about work toward educating and integrating these teachings with a focus on 4 main areas:
Self-Discovery
Finding and feeling confident in your identity. It’s hard sometimes to know yourself, truly, and to feel safe to stand in your identity when there is family, friends, work, social media, and general media telling us who we should be and what we should like and want. Mind Spirit Life is explores areas of identity to provide clarity, self-awareness and the confidence to stand in your own identity.
Finding Purpose and Meaning
Spiritual Psychology can help you uncover your true purpose in life and be happy with however that looks. Discovering purpose and meaning in your life gives a sense of direction, something to work towards and something to focus on which can help with low mood and anxieties.
Holistic Well-being
Holistic wellbeing includes the mind body and spirit in how you are feeling and interacting in the world. If one of these centres are off its not surprising if multiple areas are becoming a struggle. By taking a holistic approach to well-being allows for a broader range of strategies and management options. From Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to Yoga to Chakra Balancing.
Increased Resilience
In today’s world where it can seem that there are tragic stories and saddening news everywhere we turn it is important to continually increase our resilience. Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties, therefore, this is an incredibly important area to focus on nowadays especially.
The Intersection of Mind, Body and Spirit
Something being discussed more and more recently is the Mind-Body Connection. The mind-body connection is the relationship between thoughts, beliefs and emotions and your physical body. It includes the nervous system, endocrine system and the immune system. It reflects that our mental state affects our physical well-being and vice versa. There is growing evidence to reflect that this is accurate and that emotions such as stress, depression and anxiety can impact our physical body over time, increasing our risk of disease and illness.
Spiritual health also needs to be considered in this connection for a truly holistic perspective on well-being. Spiritual health includes the interaction between the mind-body and how connected we feel on a spiritual level. The connections can be connection to Universe, Source, God (which ever name fits best for you), it can also mean the connections with have with friends, family and community. There is also a lot of evidence to show the importance of the connections in our life keeping us strong in tough times which in turn reflects healthy bodies.
Application of Spiritual Psychology
Some of the ways we can integrate Spiritual Psychology Principles into our every day life will be explored in further blogs, digital products, future courses or one to one coaching services.
Some upcoming topics include caring for Mind, Body and Spirit through;
- Breathwork
- Meditation
- Mindfulness
- Self-compassion
- Mindful movement
- Self-Discovery
- Purpose Finding
- Stress and Anxiety Management
Spiritual psychology: navigating the depths of the soul for transformative self-awareness.
Mind Spirit Life: Your Journey to Holistic Well-being and a Fulfilling Life
Mind Spirit Life is designed to assist individuals on their path to holistic well-being and a more spiritually-attuned life. My mission is to offer insight, experiences, and techniques to guide you on your journey. All of the advice, tips, and strategies I discuss are rooted in personal experiences, life lessons, and have been tried and tested by me.
My blogs, digital products, courses, and personal coaching all focus on spiritual psychology to help you to discover your true identity and purpose in life. We are dedicated to helping you gain the confidence to thrive, free from fear and judgement. Whether you seek to deepen your meditation practice, learn new mindfulness techniques or delve into your spirituality, we have something for everyone.
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Together, let’s embark on a journey of holistic wellbeing and discover its amazing benefits.
Thank you for considering Mind Spirit Life as a part of your journey towards holistic wellbeing and spiritual living. I am excited to be a part of your journey and look forward to supporting you every step of the way.
Resources
- Hulnick R & Hulnick M, Spiritual Psychology: The Long-Awaited Convergence | University Of Santa Monica, Megazen Vol.7 ↩︎
2. Spiritual Psychology: Why Meditation Isn’t Enough! ? LonerWolf
3. Exploring the Intersection of Spiritualism and Psychology – Meaningful Moon