Research is clear that those that have a deep connection to their faith have a better outlook on life and experience more peace. Many people around the world have cultural religions and practices. It is important that we participate in the faith that we connect with most. The only caviet that I would say is to examine your faith and look closely as to what it means to you. Is it merely a set of actions that you recite to find favor with a God, or do you have a deep emotional connection to your Creator. Everyone’s spiritual practices are deeply held beliefs that I cannot say what is right for everybody. However, I like to discuss some of the core tennants of Taoism, since it isn’t a religion by itself and can coexist with all other religions. The principles of Taoism can in fact deepen your spiritual experience.
| Fellowship with community | Trusting the process |
| Inner peace | Calmness |
| Does not need external validation | Love abundant for oneself, fellow man, creation, and Spirit |
| Seeks wisdom | Senses a bigger purpose in life |
| Feeling of connectedness with a higher power | Experiences a sense of faith |
| Depression | Need to control others |
| Need to control outcomes | Fear |
| Excessive Indulgence | Isolation |
| Hopeless | Unable to find purpose |
| Sadness | Anger |
| Boastful or arrogant | No assurance of life after death |
| Meanspirited | Life is in a chaotic disarray, surrounded by drama and/or clutter |
| Inability to cope with difficult circumstances | Practices that involve harm or the violation of others |
| Practice Gratitude | Pray or meditate |
| Spend time in nature | Practice forgiveness |
| Seek out fellowship with like minded individuals | Slow your life down by eliminating time robbers |
| Read spiritual texts | Look up at the night sky and be still watching the celestial body |
| Be willing to deal with difficult emotional blocks that have been avoided | Sing or dance. |
| Journal | Seek beauty all around |