LIFESCAPING™

Spiritual Resources & Beliefs Inventory

Welcome to Your Spiritual Journey of Discovery

"The spiritual life does not remove us from the world but leads us deeper into it."

— Henri J.M. Nouwen

This inventory helps you explore the spiritual resources, beliefs, and practices that sustain you and give your life meaning.

This assessment honors all spiritual paths — whether you identify with a specific religious tradition, consider yourself spiritual-but-not-religious, embrace secular humanism, or are still searching for what resonates with you.

What This Assessment Explores:

• Your spiritual identity and background
• Practices and resources that nourish your spirit
• Core beliefs about meaning, purpose, and the transcendent
• Spiritual strengths you can draw upon
• Areas where healing or growth might be needed
• How your spiritual life connects to daily living and larger purpose

Before You Begin:

Time Required: 20-30 minutes

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Flexibility: You can skip any questions that don't apply or feel uncomfortable. There are no right or wrong answers.

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1. Spiritual Identity & Background

"The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are."

— Joseph Campbell, A Joseph Campbell Companion

How would you describe your current spiritual or religious identity? Select one... Religious (specify tradition below) Spiritual but not religious Secular humanist/Atheist with meaning-focused worldview Agnostic/Questioning/Seeking Multiple traditions/Interfaith Nature-based/Earth-centered spirituality None/Not applicable Other

Which tradition(s) influence your spiritual life? (Select all that apply)

Christianity

Judaism

Islam

Buddhism

Hinduism

Indigenous/Native spirituality

Pagan/Wiccan/Earth-based

Secular/Humanist/Existentialist

Other

How connected do you feel to your spiritual identity?

Not connected Very connected

5

Describe your spiritual journey — how has your spiritual or religious identity evolved over time?

Are you currently connected to a spiritual or faith community?

Yes, very actively involved

Yes, but minimally involved

No, but I have been in the past

No, but I'm seeking community

I have informal spiritual friendships/circles

No, and I've never been involved

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2. Spiritual Practices & Resources

"Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul."

— Mahatma Gandhi

Which spiritual practices are currently part of your life?

Select all that apply and indicate frequency

Prayer (any type)

Frequency Daily Weekly Monthly Occasionally Rarely

Meditation/Mindfulness

Frequency Daily Weekly Monthly Occasionally Rarely

Sacred reading/study

Frequency Daily Weekly Monthly Occasionally Rarely

Time in nature as spiritual practice

Frequency Daily Weekly Monthly Occasionally Rarely

Service/volunteering

Frequency Daily Weekly Monthly Occasionally Rarely

Creative expression (art, music, writing)

Frequency Daily Weekly Monthly Occasionally Rarely

Rituals or ceremonies

Frequency Daily Weekly Monthly Occasionally Rarely

Gratitude practice

Frequency Daily Weekly Monthly Occasionally Rarely

Other practice

How meaningful are your spiritual practices to you?

Not meaningful Life-sustaining

5

How important is nature to your spiritual life?

Not important Essential/Sacred

5

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3. Core Beliefs & Worldview

"I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else."

— C.S. Lewis, "Is Theology Poetry?" (1945)

Understanding Your God Image: The way we perceive God, Higher Power, or Ultimate Reality profoundly affects whether our spirituality is a resource or a source of shame and fear. This assessment helps identify your current spiritual beliefs.

Select the SIX words that best describe God, Higher Power, or Ultimate Reality as you currently understand it:

Choose 6 words that resonate most with your current belief

Judgmental

Strict

Negative

Rigid

Cruel

Arbitrary

Caring

Trustable

Loving

Purposeful

Compassionate

Predictable

Distant

Indifferent

Uncaring

Non-Attentive

Absent

Disengaged

Hoax

Unreal

Nonexistent

Fanciful

Imaginary

Joke

Selected: 0/6

Has your perception of God/Higher Power changed over time?

Yes, has become more positive/loving

Yes, has become more negative/distant

No, has remained fairly consistent

Constantly evolving/changing

What gives your life ultimate meaning and purpose?

Select your top 3-5 sources of meaning

Relationship with God/Divine/Source

Love and relationships with others

Service to others/making a difference

Personal growth and self-actualization

Creative expression

Pursuit of truth and understanding

Connection with nature

Experiencing beauty and joy

Justice and fairness

Freedom and authenticity

Do you believe you have a specific life purpose or calling?

Yes, and I know what it is

Yes, but I'm still discovering it

Possibly, but unclear

No specific calling, but general purpose

No, and that's okay—I create meaning as I live

How do you make sense of suffering, pain, and difficulty?

Select all that resonate

Opportunity for growth and learning

Test of faith or character

Part of the human condition—neither good nor bad

Result of natural causes, not divine intent

Mystery we cannot fully understand

Injustice that should be resisted and changed

Meaningful struggle

Random and without inherent meaning

Do you believe suffering can have redemptive qualities?

No, suffering is only negative Yes, absolutely

5

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4. Spiritual Strengths & Resources

"Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances."

— Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning

What sustains you spiritually during difficult times?

Rate each resource (1 = Not helpful, 10 = Life-sustaining)

Prayer/meditation

5

Scripture/sacred texts

5

Faith community support

5

Nature connection

5

Trust in divine providence

5

Belief in purpose/meaning

5

Gratitude practice

5

Service to others

5

Creative expression

5

Spiritual friendships

5

What are your greatest spiritual gifts or strengths?

Select all that apply

Faith/trust

Hope

Love/compassion

Forgiveness

Wisdom

Courage

Humility

Gratitude

Peace

Service

Healing presence

Have you had experiences you would describe as spiritual, mystical, or transcendent?

Yes, many times

Yes, a few significant experiences

Yes, once

Possibly—uncertain how to interpret

No, but I'm open to them

No, and I don't expect to

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5. Spiritual Challenges & Growth Areas

"The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek."

— Joseph Campbell

Note: This section invites honest exploration of difficult spiritual territory. Please be gentle with yourself. Skip questions that feel unsafe or overwhelming.

Have you experienced spiritual harm, religious trauma, or wounds in the name of religion/spirituality?

Yes, significant trauma

Yes, some harmful experiences

Minor difficulties, mostly positive overall

No harmful experiences

Prefer not to answer

Where are you currently with doubt or faith struggles?

Confident in my beliefs

Some questions, but faith is stable

Significant doubt about core beliefs

In a dark night of the soul

Deconstructing former beliefs

Content with uncertainty/mystery

Spiritual shadows are ways our spirituality becomes distorted. Which patterns do you recognize in yourself?

Rate each (1 = Never, 10 = Significant struggle)

Spiritual Pride/Superiority
Believing my path is the only right way

1

Spiritual Bypass
Using spirituality to avoid difficult emotions

1

Rigid Dogmatism
Inability to question or hold beliefs lightly

1

Judgmentalism
Harsh judgment of others' spirituality

1

Spiritual Perfectionism
Never good enough; performance-based

1

Guilt/Shame
Feeling spiritually unworthy

1

In what ways do you want to grow spiritually?

Select your top 3-5 growth desires

Deeper prayer/meditation practice

Greater peace and inner calm

More compassion for self and others

Stronger sense of purpose

Healing from spiritual wounds

Community connection

Forgiveness (self or others)

Trust and surrender

Living my values more fully

Integration of shadow aspects

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6. Integration with Daily Life

"You have made us for yourself, and our heart is restless until it rests in you."

— Augustine of Hippo, Confessions I.1

How much does your spirituality inform your daily choices?

Not at all Guides everything

5

How aligned are your daily actions with your spiritual beliefs?

Significant gap Well-aligned

5

Where is the biggest gap between what you believe and how you live?

Does your current life reflect your spiritual values and sense of purpose?

Significant misalignment Strong alignment

5

When facing difficulty, what is your typical spiritual response?

Select all that apply

Turn to prayer/meditation

Seek support from faith community

Read scripture/sacred texts for comfort

Trust that there's a higher purpose

Engage in service to shift perspective

Spend time in nature

Practice gratitude for what I have

Question my beliefs

Disconnect from spiritual practice

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7. Reflection & Future Vision

"Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray."

— Rumi

As you complete this inventory, what stands out most?

What spiritual resources are you most grateful for?

What areas call out for attention or healing?

Imagine your spiritual life one year from now, thriving and aligned. What does it look like?

What is one specific step you could take toward this vision?

Close with a prayer, intention, or aspiration for your spiritual journey:

"The wound is the place where the Light enters you."

— Rumi

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