I’m getting more and more in depth in my research! J It’s exciting because I feel like it’s going somewhere, and I’m getting productive feedback from others. I found an article entitled, “Spiritual Well-Being and its Influence on Athletic Coping Profiles”, which reveals the positive outcome of spirituality in NCAA Division I athletes. The authors, Heather Ridnour and Jon Hammermeister, found that “athletes who scored higher in spiritual well-being also displayed a better athletic coping skills profile for sport performance.” In this study, spirituality does not necessarily mean a belief in One God or many gods, but a strong connection with others. Spirituality is what links mental and physical health together, making it a vital component for not only athletes, but all human race. The researchers made a great point in their study: “The terms religion and spirituality are often confused and misrepresented” (82). Religion can easily be corrupted because it divides people; it’s a tradition and if certain rules are broken, separation may occur. Spirituality, on the other hand, is having an intimate relationship with God (from a Christian perspective). The same way you spend time with a friend to get to know them better, you spend time with God in prayer. The same way your friends text, calls, or emails you, God does the same through His Word- the Bible. In my research, my objective is to understand the impact of spirituality, not religion. The belief in a high power may reduce anxiety in many ways, increasing the confidence in athletic performance. To be continued... :)
BLESSINGS =)
-Enlighten7
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