The Concept of Spirituality

Running head: NURSING, SPIRITUALITY AND HEALTHCARE
NURSING, SPIRITUALITY AND HEALTHCARE
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Introduction
The concept of spirituality has undergone frequent transformation across centuries and
currently implies the importance of subjective experiences rather than merely implying religious
belief (Timmins & Caldeira, 2017). The following paper will briefly discuss on person
perceptions of spirituality, influence in nursing practice and personal views on healing and
disease.
Discussion
Task 1
According to my worldview and personal understanding, ‘spirituality’ implies a sense of
interconnectedness any phenomenon which may seem to be scared to an individual or any
experience which may seem to instill a deeper sense of meaning, feelings of peace and aliveness
for a person. I believe spirituality is highly subjective and personal for any individual. While
some individuals may attach spirituality to a religious institution or religion, others may find
spirituality by attaching their life’s strength or purpose to a higher sense of being or power.
Indeed, the meaning of spirituality has indeed evolved and expanded since the last few centuries.
While the term initially emerged to imply the practice of dedicating one’s life to religion or the
‘Holy Spirit’, the meaning of spirituality, at present, now broadly encompasses religious
practices as well as subjective experiences of an otherworldly or sacred nature (Ross et al.,
2018).
Thus, a key aspect which is central to my personal meaning, worldview and concept of
spirituality is the emphasis on person-centeredness or personhood. Modern day spirituality, as
evident in my above personal understanding, is highly subjective in nature. Since spirituality can