POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Abstract

This chapter explores the profound interrelationship between positive psychology and spiritual growth, two complementary disciplines that converge in their vision of human flourishing. Positive psychology, often described as the science of strengths, virtues, and well-being, focuses on nurturing positive emotions, resilience, and meaning in life. Spiritual growth, on the other hand, transcends the boundaries of the empirical mind and ventures into the domain of consciousness, self-realization, and inner peace. Together, they form a bridge between science and spirituality—a framework through which human beings can attain both psychological balance and spiritual wholeness. Drawing from modern psychological theories, transpersonal insights, and classical Indian philosophy, this chapter argues that authentic well-being arises not merely from happiness or success, but from the harmony of mind, self, and spirit.