Spiritual Steps to Happiness Part 4
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC
Host: Counselor Toolbox Podcast
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Objectives
~ Learn how the following principles can help people live happier, healthier lives
~ Authenticity/Integrity
~ Patience & Forgiveness
~ Gratitude
Authenticity/Integrity
~ Why this logically makes sense that it could improve happiness and reduce distress
~ When people live authentically, they are being true to themselves, not denying their feelings and thoughts.
~ When people live with integrity they are living in a way that is true to their principles they not only feel whole but also (often) set a good example
Authenticity/Integrity
~ What the Bible Says
~ Psalm 73 The wicked are successful but also can easily fall and be destroyed.
~ Proverbs 4: 25-26 Fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the path for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways.
~ Luke 6:31 Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
~ Matthew 10:14 If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home or town and shake the dust off your feet.
~ 1 Corinthians 12 For the body does not consist of one member but of many. If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. (Don’t try to be something you are not. You are important as you are.)
7 Days of Authenticity/Integrity
~ Day 1: Begin with the end in mind/Decide now
~ This helps you develop Good Orderly Direction.
~ What is important to me? Know and state your intentions.
~ What do I value in my life?
~ Day 2: Define your purpose in life.
~ I was put on this earth to…
~ My talents and skills enable me to…
7 Days of Authenticity/Integrity
~ Day 3: Foster an open mind to help you live life fully from every perspective
~ What is/are other perspectives
~ What else contributed to this
~ What other solutions could help me live more in line with my Good Orderly Direction
~ Day 4: Practice Psychological Flexibility and Radical Acceptance
~ It is what it is. I feel… My thoughts about this are… How can I improve t