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. 2008 Sep;6(5):448–458. doi: 10.1370/afm.864

Table 1.

The 3 H Dimensions of Spirituality, With Examples of Each Dimension

Cognitive (Head) Experiential (Heart) Behavioral (Hands)
Beliefs Love Duties
Values     Compassion, altruism, forgiveness Daily behavior
Ideals     Moral obligations
Meaning Connection, relationship with:     Choices
Purpose     Self     Life choices
Truth     Others, community     Medical choices
Wisdom     Environment, nature Specific practices:
Faith (belief)     The transcendent     Prayer, meditation, yoga, chanting, rituals, diet, nature walks, etc
Inner energy
Strength, resilience
Participation in religious community
Inner peace, comfort, support
Hope
Faith (trust)
Transcendence