How Spiritual Life Can Affect Your Life

   The human race is plagued by many sicknesses, with an apparently higher number towards these recent times than ever. For instance, cancer which used to be an occasional disease many generations ago but now the number of people suffered from cancer is growing rapidly.Interestingly, in the midst of all the medical advancement in terms of cures and medication, some people have turned  to look into the spiritual side of things to deal with diseases, especially  the  serious cases.

   Does spirituality really affect one’s physical health? Or it only acts as a comfort zone for those who are already struggling physically and lose hope? Scientists have actually performed several studies to look into the effects of having an active spiritual life on one’s physical health, and here are the top findings.

   People who believe in God find it easier to believe for a miraculous healing, compared to those who do not believe in any deity. For example, a person who believes in the Islam will find hope when he reads things in Al-Quran that describe how his sickness will be lessen when a muslim visited him when he was sick. This gives him a visual picture to believe that he can indeed be healed. People may find it weird or crazy, but for them, it alleviates their emotional pain and will actually eventually have an effect on their health.

   The issue of condemnation is usually dealt with when a person comes to terms with spirituality. Inside every human being is the knowledge that he has done wrong and he needs to pay. When someone explores his spirituality and finds that he is already forgiven by God because God Himself made a way to provide forgiveness, he is released from the feeling of guilt and shame, setting him free from ailments caused by these negative feelings. The result may usually be gradual, as his spirituality takes effect first on his emotions and finally on his physical health.

   These are just the main ways in which a spiritual life can eventually affect one’s physical health. Of course, it still depends on the person, as nobody can insist his views upon another. It is only by personal revelation that things like spirituality can be accepted and believed in a person.