World Human Spirit Day 2023: Date, History, Facts about Spirituality

World Human Spirit Day is observed annually on February 17 as a day to promote mindfulness through meditation; to help us develop the habit of constant reflection as a means of finding contentment in our fast-paced culture. The spirit, according to Daniel Helminiak, is the mental function of awareness, insight, understanding, judgement, and other forms of reasoning. Christianity emphasises that the human spirit, not the physical body, is the essence of our being.

The purpose of World Human Spirit Day is to strengthen our connection to our spiritual selves so that we can remain grounded despite societal pressure.

HISTORY OF WORLD HUMAN SPIRIT DAY

Michael Levy established World Human Spirit Day in 2003 in order to promote a creative, peaceful, and loving human spirit. The holiday is based on the belief that the human spirit represents a place of peace and tranquilly required as an escape from the pressures of contemporary society. It seeks to promote mindfulness through meditation so that we develop the habit of constant reflection as a means of achieving happiness in our society.

Throughout the modern era, philosophers have attempted to answer the question of what the human spirit truly is and how it helps us escape our sometimes unfavourable world. The holiday is intended to serve as a reminder that our understanding of the world is limited and superficial. It is a day in which everyone is encouraged to reflect on their accomplishments in the world as humans and remain content by pondering the limitless opportunities for even greater accomplishment as spirits.

The day aims to strengthen our spiritual connection so that we can remain grounded despite societal pressure. World Human Spirit Day is a day to seek inner peace and to accept the fact that we do not have all the answers. A day to give thanks to a higher power for what we have and what is to come. And it is typically observed to promote the importance of mental tranquilly and life satisfaction.

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5 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT SPIRITUALITY

The soul enters a new body.

According to the metempsychosis theory of the Greek philosopher Pythagoras, the human spirit is immortal and enters a new body upon death.

There are four types of spirituality.

Today, there are four recognised types of spirituality: mystical, active-practical, prophetic-practical, and ascetic.

The notion of spirituality

Spirituality has evolved over the years from a purely religious concept to a more inclusive practise that transcends religion.

Elements of spirituality

Our values, our relationships, and our life’s purpose are the three most important aspects of spirituality, as acknowledged by shamans, healers, sages, and other wise people from around the world.

Spirituality vs. religion

While religion consists of a set of beliefs shared by a specific group, spirituality emphasises self-practice with an existentialism lean.

WORLD HUMAN SPIRIT DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	February 17	Friday
2024	February 17	Saturday
2025	February 17	Monday
2026	February 17	Tuesday
2027	February 17	Wednesday