Spiritual Wealth: A Notion of Personal Development
Susmita Choudhary
Assistant teacher, Burdwan Model School, West Bengal, India
E-mail: susmitapinu@gmail.com
Somnath Das
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, CDOE, The University of Burdwan, 713104, West Bengal, India
E-mail: sdas.edu@cdoe.buruniv.ac.in
Orcid id: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0237-7288
Published online: 13th February, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52756/rpktbc.2025.e01.006a
Keywords: Spiritual wealth, Personal development, Self-Reliance, Societal pressure, Mindfulness, Materialism vs. Spirituality, Transformative learning
Abstract:
This paper explores the concept of spiritual wealth as a foundational element of personal development, contrasting it with the transient nature of material wealth. Drawing on theories by Maslow, Frankl, Goleman, and contemporary thinkers such as Brené Brown, the study underscores how inner attributes—such as self-awareness, authenticity, creativity, and resilience—contribute to a more meaningful and fulfilling life. It examines how modern society’s overemphasis on material success fosters dissatisfaction, and how spiritual wealth offers a counter-narrative rooted in intrinsic values and self-actualization. The paper also highlights the significance of self-reliance and authenticity as practical tools for personal empowerment, referencing real-life examples like Oprah Winfrey. Furthermore, it addresses the psychological toll of societal pressures, particularly in the age of social media, and offers spiritual wealth as a pathway to mental well-being, emotional balance, and authentic living. Finally, the study advocates for the integration of spiritual development within educational and societal frameworks to cultivate resilient, value-driven individuals and communities.
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Susmita Choudhary and Somnath Das (2025). Spiritual Wealth: A Notion of Personal Development. © International Academic Publishing House (IAPH), Dr. Rajiba lochan Mahapatra, Dr. Arpan Das and Dr. Somnath Das (eds.), Revisiting the past knowledge tradition of Bharat: A critique (Volume-1), pp. 59-67. ISBN: 978-81-978955-6-2
doi: https://doi.org/10.52756/rpktbc.2025.e01.006a
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