4. Religion and Spirituality
Filipinos are largely religious and spiritual people. Regardless of which religion you belong to, faith runs deep in communities throughout the country. It has a powerful impact on the public and many consider it as a big part of their lives.
In the Philippines, it is ordinary to see folks pray and worship in the company of family and friends. If not at home, there are many places for Filipinos of different religions to go to for mass and worship. So much so that even most shopping malls have places for worship. Through prayer, meditation or other spiritual practices (what ever yours may be), the hardships of life are made easier. It is capable of giving life a deeper meaning and valuing the positive aspects of life instead of the negative. A spiritual connection can also fuel a person with purpose and hope even if there is very little to be hopeful about. After prayer or worship, people leave with a feeling of being whole and at peace. Ultimately, religious and spiritual practices are effective forms of coping. They are helpful to contributing to our quality of life and preventing misery and depression from manifesting. So, even if we belong to different beliefs, the important thing is to stay in touch with our spiritual side. Having a spiritual side can keep that happiness strong and last longer.
4 Reasons That May Explain Why Filipinos Are Generally Happy
4 Reasons That May Explain Why Filipinos Are Generally Happy
4. Religion and Spirituality
Filipinos are largely religious and spiritual people. Regardless of which religion you belong to, faith runs deep in communities throughout the country. It has a powerful impact on the public and many consider it as a big part of their lives.
In the Philippines, it is ordinary to see folks pray and worship in the company of family and friends. If not at home, there are many places for Filipinos of different religions to go to for mass and worship. So much so that even most shopping malls have places for worship. Through prayer, meditation or other spiritual practices (what ever yours may be), the hardships of life are made easier. It is capable of giving life a deeper meaning and valuing the positive aspects of life instead of the negative. A spiritual connection can also fuel a person with purpose and hope even if there is very little to be hopeful about. After prayer or worship, people leave with a feeling of being whole and at peace. Ultimately, religious and spiritual practices are effective forms of coping. They are helpful to contributing to our quality of life and preventing misery and depression from manifesting. So, even if we belong to different beliefs, the important thing is to stay in touch with our spiritual side. Having a spiritual side can keep that happiness strong and last longer.
4 Reasons That May Explain Why Filipinos Are Generally Happy
About The Author
Raised in New Jersey, but moved to Metro Manila back in 2010. Paolo is a Filipino-American who is a graduate of mass communication, but currently a student of nursing in Quezon City. During the day he writes on hospital charts, by night he is writing on his blogs. A good day for him is watching a movie at a theatre while sipping on some Gong Cha milk tea.
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