Table 1.

Examples of integrating character strengths into different areas of spirituality within the grounding path.

Character strength	Area of spirituality	Example of integration
Curiosity	Beliefs	Exploring and questioning the meaning of life and nature of existence.
Bravery	Practices	Facing and embracing one’s brokenness, imperfections, or “dark night of the soul.”
Prudence	Rituals	Mapping out a structured plan for daily prayer at the same time each day.
Kindness	Experiences	Volunteering to help the homeless and doing so with extra compassion and mindful kindness.
Hope	Beliefs	A person’s belief that “God is good” is strengthened by her hope/optimism during difficult times.
Zest	Rituals	Participating in a spiritual service with a jolt of energy and gusto.
Gratitude	Practices	Listing three things at the end of the day that were meaningful and writing down why one is grateful for each.
Love	Experiences	A moment of connection between two people is enhanced with a loving embrace and intimate, deep listening and appreciation.
Love of learning	Beliefs	A person studies veganism in order to learn and support his beliefs about the sacredness of life and the interconnectedness of all beings.
Self-regulation	Rituals/Practices	A person’s faltering meditation practice gains traction by a new, structured discipline of commitment to practice the same time each day.
Appreciation of beauty	Experiences	A feeling of connection in nature is enhanced by the appreciation of beauty and awe in the experience.