Get In Touch With The Universe - Playing Outside Makes Kids More Spiritual

Thursday, May 1, 2014 - 12:40 in Psychology & Sociology

Physically active kids who spend a lot of time outdoors are not only healthier, they have a stronger sense of self-fulfillment and purpose than those who don't - and more spirituality too. In the Journal of the Study of Religion, Nature and Culture paper, children who played outside five to 10 hours per week said they felt a spiritual connection with the earth and felt their role is to protect it. read more

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