Spiritual Development

SPIRITUAL
DEVELOPMENT
GROUP 4
CONTENTS OF OUR PRESENTATION
1. What is spiritual development?
2. Spiritual development theory
3. Ways to promote our spiritual growth.
4. Difference between atheist and agnostic atheist.
5. Difference between sympathy and empathy.
6. Platonic love.
7. Examples of Meditation.
8. Triangular theory of love.
9. Inner peace according to Buddhism.
SPIRITUAL
DEVELOPMENT THEORY
In the second half of the 20th century,
theologian James Fowler proposed a James William Fowler
III (1940–2015) was an
framework for spiritual development that he
American theologian
suggests parallels the frameworks for other who was Professor of
aspects of human development. Theology and Human
Development at Emory
University.
STAGE O: primal or
undifferentiated stage
(birth to 2 years)
In this stage, a very small child learns to

rely on the goodness (or badness or
inconsistency) of the world based on how
that child is treated by their parents.
STAGE 1: Intuitive-Projective Stage
(3-6 years)
Children begins to use
symbols and their
imaginations.
STAGE 2: Mythic-Literal Stage
(6-12 yrs, school of age)
During this stage, information is
organized into stories. These stories, along
with moral rules, are understood literally
and concretely
STAGE 3: Synthetic-Conventional Stage
(Adolescence to early adulthood; some people
remain permanently in this stage)
Inthis stage, people believe without having critically examined their beliefs.
Their beliefs are in what they have been taught and in what they see
“everyone else” as believing too. There is a strong sense of identity with the
group.
Stage 4: Individuative-Reflective Stage
(The earlier in adulthood, the easier on the person)
In this stage, a person begins to recognize they

are in a “box” and look outside it. People in this
stage ask questions and see the contradictions or
problems in their beliefs.
Stage 5: Conjunctive Stage
(Usually not before
mid-life)
People in this stage are more willing to dialogue with people of other
faiths, seeking further information and correction to their own beliefs,
Bowls
and are able to do this without letting go of their own faith.
Crystals
Stage 6: Universalizing Stage
Very few people reach this stage, which is

characterized by seeing all of humanity as
oneMars
brotherhood and taking profound, self-
is actually a very cold
sacrificing
place action to care for all humanity
because of this view.
S
HOW CAN WE DEVELOP OUR
SPIRITUAL
Spiritual development
relates to fundamental
questions about the
meaning and purpose of
life which affect
everyone; it is not
dependant on a person's
religious beliefs or
affiliation.
1. SPREAD KINDNESS
-Look for ways that you can help serve your
community, especially by taking actions that promise
no reward.
2. PRACTICE GRATITUDE
- Gratitude is a quality of being thankful or
readiness to show appreciation to someone.
TAKE A LEAP OF FAITH
-Complete trust or
confidence in someone or
something.
4. CULTIVATE SOLITUDE
-The state or situation of being alone.
5. SPREAD LOVE EVERYWHERE

TRIANGULAR THEORY BY PSYCHOLOGIST ROBERT
STERNBERG
intimacy Passion Commitment

Feelings of Drives A
attachment, connected to conscious
closeness, both limerance decision to
connectednes and sexual stay
s and bond. attraction. together.
Activities
Opening meditation
6. GET Sea salt bath with spa music
YOUR Restorative yoga
Journaling
PRIORITIES Reading
STRAIGHT Visualization and intention
Stretching
7. MEDITATE ON
A DAILY BASIS
-deep breathing
-walking meditation
-nature inspired
-mindfulness meditation
8. MAKE YOUR OWN CHOICES
9. SHOW EMPATHY TO OTHERS
Living with a sense of empathy means being able to conciously relate to others w/ your
own life experience.
EMPATHY
-experiencing someone else’s
feeling.
SYMPATHY
-understanding someone
else’s suffering.
10. GO ON A
MISSION TRIP
11. JOIN A
BIBLE STUDY
ATHEIST- a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the
existence of God or gods.
AGNOSTIC ATHEIST- someone whodoesn’t believe it’s
possible to know for sure that a
God exists.
-neither believes
-disbelieves
12. INCORPORATE RITUALS
INTO YOUR LIFE
Small repeatedly daily actions that relate to your spirituality.
Wake up at 5:30 am
Fix the bed
Wash your face
Prepare breakfast
Eat, take a bath, dress up and go to school.

13. PRACTICE SELF CARE
1 3
YOGA or STAY
MEDITATI HYDRATE
ON D
2 4
EAT SLEEP
GREENS EARLY
14. WRITE A JOURNAL
Health and wellbeing Career and money
Spirituality Home and family
Relationships Personal growth
Life purpose Hobby and creativity

15. LET GO OF YOUR VICES
Vices means immoral or wicked behavior.
16. PROMOTE PEACE

-freedom from disturbance; tranquility.
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SPIRITUAL

In this stage, a very small child learns to

In this stage, a person begins to recognize they

Very few people reach this stage, which is

5. SPREAD LOVE EVERYWHERE

intimacy Passion Commitment

6. GET Sea salt bath with spa music

YOUR Restorative yoga

STRAIGHT Visualization and intention

Fix the bed

Wash your face

Eat, take a bath, dress up and go to school.

Spirituality Home and family

Relationships Personal growth

Life purpose Hobby and creativity

16. PROMOTE PEACE

Please keep this slide for attribution

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