University of Connecticut

Spiritual awareness is far from constant, according to a new study from the University of Connecticut, which finds that individuals experience varying levels of awareness throughout the day. The research, set to be presented at the 110th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association, suggests that moments of heightened spiritual consciousness are most frequent in the morning and during activities such as prayer, worship, and meditation. Surprisingly, listening to music, reading, and even exercise were also linked to increased spiritual awareness. However, the study found that work-related activities tend to suppress this awareness, with those spending the most time at work reporting the lowest levels. Video games similarly diminished spiritual consciousness. Interestingly, people...