{"product_id":"2940011412561","title":"Spiritual Practices for Happiness","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpiritual practices are habits or rituals that are performed on a regular basis to strengthen your faith, and deepen the connection you feel to God and other people. Our brains are designed to seek a spiritual connection according to Andrew Newberg, M.D, Director of the Center of Spirituality and the Mind at the University of Pennsylvania. Whether that is a faith in God or the belief that we are part of something more, we are happier when we attend to our spiritual needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe study of spiritual practices and their affect on happiness has been the focus of some of the top research universities in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese practices include prayer, meditation, mindfulness and the inner work techniques used by Eastern religions. The results of these studies by behavioral scientists and neuroscientists show that spiritual practices have a profound effect on happiness with an impressive list of benefits that includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• More emotional stability\u003cbr\u003e• A greater sense of calmness\u003cbr\u003e• An increase in the natural brain chemistry that supports happiness and well-being\u003cbr\u003e• A more alert mind with better cognitive function\u003cbr\u003e• Resistance to mental and physical aging processes\u003cbr\u003e• Natural healing of emotional illness\u003cbr\u003e• A stronger feeling of contentedness and well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Spiritual Practices for Happiness\" presents ten simple methods to enlist your spirituality — regardless of any religious denomination — to bring more happiness into your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe spiritual practices covered include these subjects, each with an explanation of how spirituality works to achieve each goal:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractice #1 — Quiet Reflection for Insomnia\u003cbr\u003ePractice #2 — Expressing Gratitude\u003cbr\u003ePractice #3 — Meditation for Stress Management\u003cbr\u003ePractice #4 — The Power of Prayer\u003cbr\u003ePractice #5 — Feeding Your Mind\u003cbr\u003ePractice #6 — Just Breathe\u003cbr\u003ePractice #7 — Your Body Is a Sacred Temple\u003cbr\u003ePractice #8 — The Act of Creation\u003cbr\u003ePractice #9 — Make a Joyful Noise\u003cbr\u003ePractice #10 — Give Yourself Away\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis simple, short booklet can make all the difference in having a happy life and living with less than you deserve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wells-Smith Partners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47068258894064,"sku":"2940011412561","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940011412561_p0.jpg?v=1763548972","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940011412561","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}