Spiritual Level Research Articles

华文教育组织与中华文化传承—以马来西亚华文独立中学为例

摘要华文教育组织是以开展华文教育、传承中华文化为目的的统筹协调组织，其中包括华文学校。在海外，华文学校历来是传承中华文化的重要支柱，也是当地华族的文化堡垒。华文学校能够根据青少年儿童的年龄特征，系统地及循序渐进地进行母语母文化教育，因而能够最有效地传承中华优秀文化。马来西亚华文独立中学（简称独中）是由马来西亚民间华人社会所赞助、维持和创办的中学总称。华文独立中学的创办就是要肩负着发展中华民族母语教育和传承中华民族文化，培育民族子女，为国储才的教育任务。华文独立中学坚持以华文为主要教学媒介和使用华文教材，确立了华文中学是华文小学教育的延续，也是一贯的母语教育系统。文章按照组织文化的层次理论，以华文独立中学为研究对象，着重分析华文独立中学组织文化的内部结构与中华文化的传承关系。华文独立中学的组织文化的内部结构可分为物质层文化建设、行为层文化建设、制度层文化建设和精神层文化建设。通过分析各层的文化建设，可以窥探各层文化如何通过建设华文独立中学的组织文化来传承、传播中华文化。华文独立中学的组织文化建设与中华文化传承有着密切关系，可对“一带一路”建设中的民心相通产生促进作用。关键词：华文独立中学;传播中华文化;组织文化;文化建设;民心相通 AbstractThe Chinese Education Organization is a coordinating and coordinating organization forthe purpose of carrying out Chinese education and inheriting Chinese culture, including Chineseschools. Overseas, Chinese schools have always been an important pillar for the inheritance ofChinese culture and a cultural fortress for the local Chinese. Chinese schools can systematicallyand gradually carry out mother tongue and mother culture education according to the agecharacteristics of teenagers and children, so they can most effectively inherit the excellentChinese culture. Malaysian Chinese Independent Secondary School (referred to as theIndependent Secondary School) is the general name of the secondary schools sponsored,maintained and founded by the Malaysian civil Chinese society. The establishment of HuawenIndependent Middle School is to shoulder the educational task of developing the mother tongueeducation of the Chinese nation, inheriting the Chinese nation's culture, cultivating the childrenof the nation, and serving as the national reserve. Chinese independent secondary schools insiston using Chinese as the main teaching medium and using Chinese teaching materials,establishing that Chinese secondary schools are the continuation of Chinese primary educationand a consistent mother tongue education system. According to the hierarchy theory oforganizational culture, this paper takes Chinese independent middle school as the research object,and focuses on analyzing the internal structure of Chinese independent middle school'sorganizational culture and the inheritance relationship of Chinese culture. The internal structure of the organizational culture of Chinese independent middle school can be divided into materiallevel culture construction, behavior level culture construction, system level culture constructionand spiritual level culture construction. By analyzing the cultural construction of each layer, wecan see how each layer of culture inherits and spreads Chinese culture by building theorganizational culture of Chinese independent middle schools. The organizational cultureconstruction of Chinese independent middle schools is closely related to the inheritance ofChinese culture, which can promote the people-to-people bonds in the construction of the "Beltand Road".Keywords: Chinese independent middle school; dissemination of Chinese culture; organizationalculture; cultural construction; people-to-people bonds

Islamic Resilience as Spiritual and Psychological Coping Strategies for Muslims during COVID-19 Pandemic

This study aims to explain the concept of resilience from the Islamic perspective. This study used qualitative methodology with a literature approach. The results showed that the phenomenon of religious human behavior should not only be judged by the lens of modern secular psychology theory, but also by the theory of psychology based on Islamic values. It is because they have different frames in looking at reality; and resilience in Islam is an obligation. Having resilient personalities, in Islamic teaching, means individuals’ iman (faith) should be tested. Humans are motivated to have resilience after getting life’s problems with the Covid-19 issue. Individuals’ faith has not reached a high level of spirituality when they have not been tested. There are some personalities in Islam that are in line with the concept of resilience for overcoming the Covid-19 issue in positive psychology such as sabr, tawakkal, shukr, rida, ikhlas and tawbah. In order to increase resilience in overcoming the Covid-19 issue, Sufis provide spiritual training such as takhalli, tahalli, and tajalli.

Профилактика девиантного поведения подростков в контексте духовно-нравственного воспитания

Abstract: The article deals with one of the urgent problems of modern educational practice – the problem of prevention of deviant behavior of adolescents as a necessary condition for the progressive and safe development of society and civilization as a whole. When examining the problem under consideration, the authors focus on the study of the phenomenon of deviant behavior, since the effective implementation of preventive educational practice requires a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the essence of deviant behavior. On the basis of this statement, the authors have studied the main types of deviant behavior, its leading socio-psychological determinants, the system of the most adopted scientific approaches to the interpretation of this scientific category, as well as pedagogical strategies for the prevention of this type of behavior. The complex of applied forms and methods of pedagogical prevention crucially determines the effectiveness of preventive measures, and therefore, this aspect is also reflected in our article. Particular attention is paid to the problem of spiritual and moral education of the younger generation. Achieving a high level of spirituality and morality both of an individual and society is considered as a kind of unconditional guarantee of preventive work to prevent adolescent deviance.

Tlacoqualli in Monequi "The Center Good"

Tlacoqualli in Monequi "The Center Good"

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Rural Revitalization and an Improvement Path: A Typical Old Revolutionary Cultural Area as an Example.

At present, the focus of global attention is on implementing rural revitalization strategies. However, constructing a set of scientifically based evaluation indexes for the evaluation of the effectiveness of rural revitalization implementation, exploring the implementation plan for rural revitalization, has become a common concern and a focus of discussion in political and academic circles. This study used a typical rural revitalization demonstration area in China as an example. We proposed a theoretical framework for rural revitalization research and constructed an index evaluation system for the evaluation of the effectiveness of rural revitalization implementation and influencing factors from two perspectives: material life and spiritual life. The results were as follows: Differences were found in the implementation effectiveness of rural revitalization strategies in the study area; especially, in areas with obvious rural cultural characteristics, their implementation level was relatively high. The implementation effectiveness of rural revitalization strategies was the result of multi-factor interactions. The village greening rate, innovation ability, and the age of village supporters were the main factors affecting rural revitalization, and the interaction effects of a village’s innovation ability and other factors were significant. Therefore, we argue that in the process of promoting the sustainable development of villages, it is necessary to prominent the characteristics of village construction and improve the effectiveness of the implementation of village revitalization strategies at both the material and spiritual levels.

Specialist Palliative Care Consultations in COVID-19 Patients in the ICU-A Retrospective Analysis of Patient Characteristics and Symptoms at a German University Hospital.

COVID-19 patients who may require invasive therapeutic procedures such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) have high symptom burden and in-hospital mortality. In addition, awake patients on ECMO are new in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting. Inpatient specialist palliative care (sPC) provides support such as symptom control on a physical, psychosocial and spiritual level. The field of sPC in COVID-19 patients is still new and important to investigate. We aim to analyze sPC of COVID-19 patients in the ICU with regard to patient characteristics and symptoms from a palliative care perspective. We conducted a retrospective analysis (03/2020–04/2021) and identified 51 ICU patients receiving sPC. The statistical analysis included descriptive statistics and comparisons of symptoms. The first sPC contact of patients (mean age 69.5 years, 62.7% male) was around 14 days after COVID-19 confirmation, and 43% were treated with ECMO therapy. The baseline symptom burden was high with a focus on weakness (100%), tiredness (98%), dyspnea (96%) and family burden (92%). The symptom intensity significantly decreased during the time period of sPC and COVID-19 treatment (t(99) = 3.119, p = 0.003, d = 0.437). These results help intensivists and sPC clinicians to identify symptoms and the need for sPC in COVID-19 patients. However, studies with prospective and controlled designs need to follow.

Spirituality and Its Impact on Cancer Patients’ Health-Related Quality of Life

The main theme of the present study is to evaluate the impact of spirituality on the quality of life of cancer patients. Moreover, this study is conducted in the following hospitals namely NORI, Shifa hospital, and fuji foundation hospital. A sample size of 50 respondents was randomly selected from the above-mentioned hospitals. The study was analyzed at a univariate level. The findings of the study revealed, that 60.0% of patients have a medium level of spirituality level, and 60.0% of patients find very much comfort and strength in their spiritual practices. The study concluded that spirituality positively affected the quality of life among the study respondents. The study also explores that cancer patients should engage in spiritual activities to enhance their quality of life. Patients should discuss their medical concerns with family members and medical staff so they can offer better care. Patients should have access to both emotional and practical help from family members to make their illness more pleasant.

Use of tobacco purge in a therapeutic community for the treatment of substance use disorders

AbstractIn the Peruvian Amazon, tobacco (Nicotiana rustica) is considered a master plant and is the main curing tool of local healers. Among its several medicinal uses, we find drinking tobacco juice with the purpose of purging in order to heal on a physical, mental, and spiritual level. This specific practice is part of the addiction treatment protocol developed at Takiwasi Center. The goal of this investigation was to focus on the effects of the tobacco purge as reported by therapists at Takiwasi and to elaborate its relevance within the context of addiction treatment. In order to obtain information on this topic, we performed research fieldwork based on a participant‐observation approach, and retrospective data analysis on information from interviews conducted by psychotherapists with patients. As alleged effects of the tobacco purge, therapists reported that patients experienced feelings of mental clarity with the greatest frequency (n = 80), followed by noteworthy physical effects including discomfort and intoxication (n = 63). An effect on sleep and dreams was also common (n = 36) and many found the experience directly related to addiction treatment and the desire to consume substances (n = 20).

The Effect of Spirituality on Psychological Resilience in Women with Breast Cancer Who Have Received Chemotherapy: A Cross-sectional Study from Turkey.

Spirituality involves all of the internal resources of the individual, including religion, the desire to live, and a commitment to life. This study was conducted to determine the effect of spirituality on psychological resilience in women with breast cancer who have received chemotherapy. The study was conducted in a chemotherapy unit between April and June 2022. The sample size of the current cross-sectional study consisted of 85 women who have received chemotherapy. For the measuring of spirituality and psychological resilience, the Spirituality Scale (SS) and the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS), respectively, were completed. In the current study, it was determined that there was a positive weak correlation between the mean SS total score and the mean BRS total score (r = 0.471, p < 0.05). In addition, among women with breast cancer who have received chemotherapy, spirituality accounted for 22% of the variance in psychological resilience (R2 = 0.22, p < 0.05). It can also be said that the level of spirituality of women may positively affect their psychological resilience.

Research on the application of tie-dyeing technology in modern textiles

With the rapid development of society, people's living standards continue to improve, and the pursuit of spiritual level is also constantly improving. The country's protection and attention to intangible cultural heritage and traditional handicrafts has led to the re-development of some traditional handicrafts. Tie-dyeing technology is a unique dyeing process of China's folk tradition, which is a very ancient printing method, which not only has a long history, but also has strong national characteristics, and first appeared in the folk workshops of the Six Dynasties period. In modern clothing and its accessories, tie-dye technology is also used, and the use of tie-dye technology in textiles can not only awaken people's national memory, but also improve national self-confidence. Therefore, this is also the reason why the author studies the application of tie-dyeing technology in modern textiles, and continues to discuss the application of tie-dyeing technology in modern textiles on the basis of some process literature.

Soul Seat- Realization of Spiritual Being

We are spiritual beings with human experience, but how can we realize that we are spiritual beings is a tedious task for which the whole world is trying for ages. Spiritual world starts from Kundalini, Chakras, 5 Tatva etc origin of all connects us with our spiritual self but it's very complicated and needs lot of hand holding from an enlightened Guru. We have created a structure where a simple analogy when connected to few breathing exercises and touching the point again and again with Beejmantra invokes the spiritual being inside. Thus the spiritual being outside the body can be identified and thus can be connected. While studying neuroscience several micro networks were observed in the human body by scientists, human health has deep connection with immunity, inner peace, justice and happiness. Behavior has become increasingly prominent in psychological theory of biological models, especially in neuro-imaging tools development. Thus one can realize that every particle bears intelligence and there is a cumulative intelligence which governs the course of action of one single particle, creator of Intelligence is the spiritual being who created the cosmos. This thought when applied time and again connected everyone on a divine knowledge path where everything starts connecting and the person becomes a master of all traits. Connecting soul seat increased conversion of air, fire &amp; water to Pran, Tej &amp; Oaj and reduced Vaat, Pitta &amp; Kapha thus Bala increased and body attained strong immunity against diseases and longevity. Resistance against disease increased on physical, mental, emotional &amp; spiritual level. Thus connecting with soul seat, its understanding and how and where it influences the society is the scope of the study.

Spiritual and Professional Motivation of Indonesian Academics Entering the Shaṭṭāriyah Sufi Order

Shaṭṭāriyah is one of the 46 ṭarīqa (Sufi order) in Indonesia that are mu'tabarah (Ṣahīh, straight, valid), which attracts academics from major cities, including Bandung. Questions such as (1) Why are academics interested in joining this Sufism? (2) Are they only motivated spiritually? and (3) Does professional development conflict with the concept of zuhud and uzlah? have remained unanswered. Therefore, this study aims to explore the spiritual and professional motivations of Indonesian academics entering ṭarīqa Shaṭṭāriyah. This is qualitative research with data collected from five lecturers in Bandung through observation and in-depth interviews from May 2021 to April 2022. The results showed that respondents interpreted religion as being submissive to Wasiṭah, a Shaykh of Shaṭṭāriyah who the only successor of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH is. Spirituality development through mujāhadah under the guidance of Wasiṭah by combining the goodness of shari'a and haqīqa. All respondents had reached the mutawasiṭ (intermediate) spirituality level, muṭmainnah, and radhiyah stages, which are levels of spirituality far above most Shaṭṭāriyah citizens. Furthermore, in terms of professional motivation, they possessed zuhud and uzlah, which are high levels of professionalism.&#x0D; &#x0D; Received: 10 July 2022 / Accepted: 26 August 2022 / Published: 2 September 2022

How spiritual leadership affects team safety performance: the role of team reflexivity and work interdependence

Objectives. Frequent occurrence of workplace accidents may be caused by a lack of attention by team members to safety behaviors on the spiritual level. It is very important to investigate the incentive mechanism of spirit factor on team safety performance. Methods. Based on social cognition theory and social interaction theory, this study analyzed matching data from 717 employees across 173 teams, and verified the mechanism underlying team-level spiritual leadership on team safety performance. Results. Spiritual leadership not only helped improved a team’s safety performance, but also affected it through team reflexivity. Meanwhile, work interdependence positively moderated the positive relationship between team reflexivity and team safety performance, as well as the mediating role of team reflexivity. Conclusions. The findings expanded the research scope of leadership style–safety performance at the team level, and provided guidelines for managers to promote safety and healthy development of a team in practice.

Therapeutic Mechanism and Effectiveness of the Single-Session Suicide Crisis Intervention

Background: The research of the Single Session Therapy in the suicide intervention mainly adopted quantitative studies in the past but lacked qualitative data to understand the meaning of the effect. Therefore, we conducted in-depth interviews to collect the data for the Single-Session Suicide Crisis Intervention (SSSCI) change mechanism and evaluate its effects. Methods: The study implemented mixed methods research in which qualitative analysis was the primary research method, and quantitative analysis was auxiliary to support the findings of qualitative research, excluded patients with more than two psychiatric hospitalizations and who had been diagnosed with personality disorders, finally recruiting nine suicide clients. Results: Qualitative data can be integrated into three levels: the individual, the relationship, and the spirituality level. The test of before and after depression and living and coping with beliefs reached a significant level of .05. With the two tracking scores, the risk of suicide continued to decrease, and the positiveness increased steadily. Conclusion: This showed the SSSCI effects on the suicide intervention, and the case reported a multifaceted harvest.

DIGITAL STORYTELLING UNTUK MENGEMBANGKAN ASPEK SPIRITUAL ANAK TAMAN KANAK-KANAK (TK) AL-HIDAYAH BAKUNG 01 KABUPATEN BLITAR

This research endeavor to examine effectiveness of Digital Storytelling technique to develop kindergarten students’ spirituality aspect. Spirituality is mental dimension that make someone think about life meaning, value, believe, someone’s relations with God-with other humans-and the universe. Literally, someone’s spirituality can’t be measured, but it manifest in behavior shape can. This research is an experiment research with digital storytelling technique developed by Lambert, Weinshenker and others in Centre of Digital Storytelling (CDS). Digital storytelling is a technique that combined traditional understanding from a story with different type using digital multimedia. This technique expecting development of childrens’ spirituality level. Research method used in this research is within group or individual design and the research design using equivalent time series with researchers’ modification.

Examining the differential protective effects of women’s spirituality and religiosity on alcohol and marijuana use by sexual identity

The current study explored how religiosity and spirituality may differentially influence substance use by sexual identity based on a sample of adult sexual minority women (SMW; n = 437 lesbian; n = 323 bisexual) relative to a heterosexual comparison sample (n = 636). We examined three questions: (1) whether spirituality was differentially associated with alcohol and marijuana use by sexual identity; (2) whether religiosity was differentially associated with alcohol and marijuana use by sexual identity; (3) whether observed differences between spirituality or religiosity and substance use by sexual identity persisted after adjusting for religious environment. Measures included spirituality (importance of spirituality), religiosity (importance of religion, attending religious services), and past year substance use (alcohol use disorder [AUD], any marijuana use, and regular marijuana use). Higher levels of spirituality were associated with increased odds of AUD among both lesbian and bisexual respondents relative to heterosexuals. Higher levels of religiosity among lesbian participants were associated with increased odds of AUD relative to heterosexuals with higher levels of religiosity. Consistent with theories of minority stress, findings suggest that spirituality and religiosity are less protective for SMW than heterosexual women and, in some cases, may contribute to greater risk of substance use.

Pelatihan Pola Penerapan Mekanisme Koping sebagai Upaya Meningkatkan Kesejahteraan Psikologis Ustadz/ Ustadzah di Kabupaten Banyuwangi

Perceptions of ustadz/ustadzah in Islamic boarding schools tend to have a spiritual level and form good character. However, this stigma can cause feelings of being required to always be wise, precise in managing problems that have an impact on psychological well-being. The purpose of this community service activity was to provide hard and soft skills in the form of applying adaptive coping mechanism patterns in dealing with problems. The method used training that includes psycho education awareness, habituation and practice. The results showed that there was an increase in knowledge and a significant positive effect on the ability to choose adaptive coping with partners. Based on the results and discussion, it can be concluded that the ability to choose adaptive coping mechanisms is the right and effective way to deal with problems and can improve psychological well-being.

DUKUNGAN SOSIAL DAN SPIRITUAL DALAM MEMBENTUK RESILIENSI REMAJA PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 DI KELURAHAN KEMAYORAN BANGKALAN

Changes in the learning process due to the Covid-19 pandemic have become a source of stress for adolescents. The change from face-to-face methods to online learning must be able to be adapted well by teenagers. One of the important components in the adaptation process is resilience. This study aims to determine the relationship between social and spiritual support and adolescent resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research design was used cross sectional with a sample of 142 adolescents. Data retrieval was using google forms to minimize contact with respondents. The result showed a relationship between social support p = 0.001 and spirituality p = 0.000 with adolescent resilience during the covid-19 pandemic. Adolescents with high social support have a 9x chances of forming high resilience and adolescents with a high spiritual level have a 0.17x chances of forming high resilience. Adolescents need to get a good social support from family, friends and the environment, and develop a high spiritual level to form resilience and prevent the emergence of psychosocial disorders.&#x0D; Keywords: Social Support, Spiritual, Resilience, Adolescent

Jeremiah the Suffering Prophet - his Communication of Judgment and Promise of Blessings

The Book of Jeremiah is the second of the Prophets in the Christian Old Testament. The prophet Jeremiah witnessed first-hand, a nation struggling to survive. Jeremiah comes through plainly as a person contemplating his role as a servant of Yahweh with scant good news for his people. Jeremiah's heart-rending message is communicated by both his prophecies and account of Jerusalem's destruction. Jeremiah’s prophecies are unambiguous and pessimistic and aimed at rebuking people who had become idolatrous and debauched. Yahweh appointed Jeremiah to proclaim the destruction and building of a nation that would ultimately lead to His Kingdom. He thus also offers his people hope and his prophetic warnings are also promises that returning to Yahweh will lead the people to divine blessings and he states that Yahweh will eventually honour his pledge with the Jews. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11). For forty years Jeremiah preached to the unrepented Judah and Israel. Jeremiah used verbal communication to challenge the religious hypocrisy, economic dishonesty, and oppressive practice of Judah leaders and those who followed them. The article concludes that Jeremiah’s experiences prepared him and put him in good state to comprehend resources which Yahweh provides. He fought throughout his life and he attained lofty spiritual levels demonstrating his piety. His prophetic career coincided with the last years of Judah’s independence before it was overrun by the Babylonians. Jeremiah prophesied that Yahweh would make a covenant with Israel, superseding the old Mosaic Covenant; Yahweh would then write his law on the hearts of men rather than on stone tablets and they would all come to know Him directly and receive his compassion and forgiveness. Jeremiah was an effective prophet who could clearly communicate his vision based on Yahweh’s wishes, and he provided constructive feedback to people, and strongly stated what people needed to do. This brief study primarily employs a literature study, and a biblical-theological approach to interpreting the book of Jeremiah is also integrated. His communication strategy is also unpacked as it ensured that the people had suitable information about Yahweh’ wishes, towards maintaining close steadiness in their lives and preventing any ambiguity as to the outcome of iniquity and also Yahweh’s promises to a faithful people.

A STUDY OF SHORT TERM EFFECT OF YOGA, PRANAYAMA AND DHYANA ON ANXIETY SCORE AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS

Medical student is in a new state of challenging and stressful environment. Beyond certain levels, however, continuous exposure to stress may negatively impact their physical and mental health. Yoga is an ancient science and art of exercise, associated with a set of practices which are made to promote the health and well-being through the integration of the body, breath, and the mind and at spiritual level yoga creates happiness and peace with oneself. The following study was conducted in1st MBBS students of ACSR Government medical college to study the effects of short term yoga on anxiety score. Feedback in the form of proformawas takenfrom thestudents to know their attitude towards yoga and how it had been benefited them.60 students of First MBBS with in the age group of 17-19 yrs were voluntarily participated in this study. The students recruited for the study underwentthe following program for 1 hour, daily for 8weeks. The sessions included Yogasanas 40 min , Pranayama 15 min andDhyana 10 min. Data were collected using sociodemographic status that includes name, age, religion, level of education, address and two self reportedquestionnaires.Anxiety and stress were measured using Spielberger State‑Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) questionnaires, respectively. The mean PSS scores and STAI of the participants after intervention was reduced and were are statistically significant.