Areas of Life: Spirituality
From organized religion to mindfulness practices like meditation and journaling, each Connection Style approaches spirituality differently.
From organized religion to mindfulness practices like meditation and journaling, each Connection Style approaches spirituality differently.
About: Spirituality
Our Areas of Life categories help define how we interact with the world. Rather than define our relationships either romantically or through friendships, we have created an expansive system focused on all areas of a person’s life, from their interactions at work to how they create their chosen families and participate in their broader communities.
From organized religion to mindfulness practices like meditation and journaling, each Connection Style approaches spirituality differently. The communities we form and interact with through our spiritual practices can have a major effect on the other types of relationships in our lives and how we approach them.
In this Areas of Life guide, we will break down how the Connection Styles approach spirituality, either on an individual or a collective basis.
Connection Styles and Spirituality
The communities we form and interact with through our spiritual practices
Cultivators
Like their interest in broader communities, a Cultivator’s spirituality may become more important as they get older. In general, Cultivators interested in growth will value connecting on a broader scale than what they may have done in the past. This can apply to their spirituality. If a Cultivator finds a person or persons they trust, their interest in a spiritual community can grow. Choosing the right people makes all the difference.
Seekers
Most Seekers have a spiritual practice, although they may not prescribe to any one religion. Their general curiosity for life and “going deeper” means they are more open to learning about and practicing spirituality in a way that other Connection Styles may not.
Seekers, due to their inquisitive nature, are more likely to practice mindfulness, keeping their spiritual interests “open.” They enjoy having a collective experience with other people, and even if they don’t have a spiritual community in the present, they would likely be open to it in the future.
Enthusiasts
Eclectic Enthusiasts are likely to have a spiritual practice. Like Seekers, they may search out a spiritual community. If they are spiritual, they’ll bring the same zeal they do to this part of their life as they do to others. Enthusiasts seek spiritual practices for the same reason they do other things—to grow, to learn and to connect more with the world around them.
Organizers
Organizers are not necessarily as spiritual as other Connection Styles, although they do see the value in mindfulness. For Organizers, mindfulness can be another way to be a good, decent person in the world and to give back or show up for others. Although they may struggle with incorporating mindfulness into their own lives, they likely see the value in having some sort of practice.
If they are able to find one, a spiritual community can be valuable for an Organizer, who will appreciate the community’s encouragement to “be better” or show up during important times.
Truth Tellers
By and large, Truth Tellers do not have a spiritual practice. Although they may think of themselves as spiritual or religious, having a dedicated practice or spiritual community is not as important to them. This does not mean every Truth Teller lacks some form of spirituality in their lives. If they can find it and are passionate about it, a spiritual practice that speaks to an individual Truth Teller’s authentic self will certainly resonate and be long-lasting.