Finding Meaning in Spirituality

• People of all ages seek meaning in life. • Religion and spirituality have similarities and differences. • Older adults learn to reach beyond themselves (self-transcend): express caring behaviors for others and express a disinterest in material things. Religion and Aging • Moberg (1970) defined religion as the “personal beliefs, values, and activities pertinent to that which is supernatural, mysterious, and awesome, which transcends immediate situation, and which pertain to questions of final causes and ultimate ends of humanity and the universe.” • “Religion can enhance or impede self awareness