Modern Life Replaced Spirituality With Goal-Setting.

Modern life replaced spirituality with goal-setting, and it’s making us depressed. What if our innate spirituality was the antidote to the escalating rates of mental health issues in the world? Columbia University professor Dr. Lisa Miller studies the profound interplay between spirituality and mental health.

She argues that our modern obsession with achievement has led to neglect of our spiritual side, contributing to increased depression and despair. In contrast, “awakened awareness,” a state where we are receptive to life’s signals and guidance, can serve as a neuroprotective mechanism against such issues.

Emphasizing the universality of spirituality, irrespective of religiosity, she suggests altruistic acts as a means to strengthen our spiritual core. Such acts, she argues, could ignite a journey of recovery and holistic wellness.