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Spirituality and altruism

This article - Thinking About God Leads To Generosity, Study Suggests – from Science Daily caught my eye. The article is about a study published in the September 2007 issue of Psychological Science Journal. The researches looked at how thinking about God or a higher power influenced generosity and cooperation. The results indicated that when people were shown words like spirit, divine, God, and sacred they were more likely to exhibit generosity than people who were shown non-spiritual words. They also found that when subjects were shown secular words like civic, jury, police, and contract they exhibited the same level of generosity as those shown the spiritual words.

So what does this mean? Well, it sort of reminds me of the old notion – garbage in, garbage out. If we put positive content in, then we get positive behavior out. Really, this is a pretty simple concept. I think this is an important area for everyone to think about – especially parents. We get bombarded with so much violent, negative, and stressful content. Perhaps we need to be sure to feed our minds (and those of our kids) with at least an equal amount of positive, spiritual, and uplifting content. Search out positive news and inspiring movies. Read uplifting and spiritual books.

If everyone started consuming more positive content, imagine what a difference we could make. Perhaps we would see an increase in generous and altruistic behavior across the globe. So here is my challenge to you: for the next week, make an extra effort to seek out positive, spiritual, and uplifting material. In addition, limit your exposure to negative material. Include your kids and family in this experiment. Let me know what you notice by leaving a comment here.

Daily Affirmation - Confidence

Chihuly Glass Sculpture by Kirsten Harrell

I am relaxed and confident.

Repeat this affirmation through out the day.  You might even want to write it down on an index card to keep with you.

Warning:  prolonged use of positive thinking may create a permanent positive attitude.  :)

If you like this affirmation, try these ipopins.  ipopins are one minute affirmations that can be downloaded and listened to from your iPod, mp3 player, or CD player.

Daily Affirmation - Communication

Public speaking is a joy for me.

Repeat this affirmation through out the day.  You might even want to write it down on an index card to keep with you.

Warning:  prolonged use of positive thinking may create a permanent positive attitude.  :)

If you like this affirmation, try these ipopins.  ipopins are one minute affirmations that can be downloaded and listened to from your iPod, mp3 player, or CD player.

Daily Affirmation - Body Image

I love exercising and taking care of my body.

Repeat this affirmation through out the day.  You might even want to write it down on an index card to keep with you.

Warning:  prolonged use of positive thinking may create a permanent positive attitude.  :)

If you like this affirmation, try these ipopins.  ipopins are one minute affirmations that can be downloaded and listened to from an iPod, mp3 player, or CD player.

Daily Affirmation - Success

Tlequepaque; Sedona, AZ by Kirsten Harrell

I now enjoy success in everything I do.

Repeat this affirmation through out the day.  You might even want to write it down on an index card to keep with you.

Warning:  prolonged use of positive thinking may create a permanent positive attitude.  :)

If you like this affirmation, try these ipopins.  ipopins are one minute affirmations that can be listened to like a song from your iPod, mp3 player, computer, or CD player.

Connecting with nature

I love the fall.  As the temperatures begin to cool and you can feel the crispness of the fall air, I love to go walking in the woods.  I have a few special places in some of the local nature parks and reserves that I like to visit.  One area that I call Cedar Falls is off the beaten path under some cedar trees near a small waterfall.  I love to sit underneath the cedar trees and feel the energy of the earth wash over me.  The sound of the waterfall is so soothing and relaxing.  I imagine this place washing away all of my tension and stress.  It is a great way to renew my spirit and ignite my creativity.  When I am unable to visit my favorite spots.  I either imagine being there or I simply go in the backyard and feel mother nature there.

 

Taking time to connect with nature and enjoy the fresh air is vital to our health and well-being.  I suggest that you take some time each week to get outside and spend time in nature.  Listen to the sounds around you – the birds, the crickets, and the wind blowing through the leaves of the trees.  Really immerse yourself in the surroundings.  You might even want to take your shoes off to feel the earth beneath you.  Imagine the strong, nurturing energy of the earth coming up through your feet and filling your body.  Imagine the energy of the trees, plants, and flowers wrapping around you like a warm blanket.  There is great wisdom and power in nature.  Soak up this fabulous energy.  Imagine all of your stress, tension, and worries melting away as you enjoy your time in nature.   

Daily Affirmation - Prosperity

I am grateful for the prosperity in my life.

Repeat this affirmation through out the day.  You might even want to write it down on an index card to keep with you.

Warning:  prolonged use of positive thinking may create a permanent positive attitude.  :)

If you like this affirmation, try these ipopins.  ipopins are one minute affirmations that can be downloaded and listened to from your iPod, mp3 player, computer, or CD player.

Daily Affirmation - Inner wisdom

 

El Santuario De Cimayo, New Mexico - Kirsten Harrell

I allow Source (God/Spirit) energy to guide me.

Repeat this affirmation through out the day.  You might even want to write it down on an index card to keep with you.

Warning:  prolonged use of positive thinking may create a permanent positive attitude.  :)

If you like this affirmation, try these ipopins.  ipopins are one minute affirmations that can be downloaded and listened to from your iPod, mp3 player, or CD player.

Daily Affirmation - I am...

I am intuitive.

Repeat this affirmation through out the day. You might even want to write it down on an index card to keep with you.

Warning: prolonged use of positive thinking may create a permanent positive attitude. :)

If you like this affirmation, try these ipopins. ipopins are one minute affirmations that can be downloaded and listened to from your iPod, mp3 player, or CD player.

Daily Affirmation - Positive Thinking Day!

  

New Mexico by Kirsten Harrell

I choose to create a great day!

Repeat this affirmation through out the day.  You might even want to write it down on an index card to keep with you.

Warning:  prolonged use of positive thinking may create a permanent positive attitude.  :)

If you like this affirmation, try these ipopins.  ipopins are one minute affirmations that can be downloaded and listened to like a song from your iPod, mp3 player, or burned to CD.