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Chokmâh (חָכְמָה ,חכמה ISO 259 ḥoḵmah or khok-maw’) is the Biblical Hebrew word rendered as “wisdom” in English Bible versions (LXX σοφία sophia, Vulgate sapientia). In the Kabbalah, Chokhmah is the uppermost of the sephirot of the right line (kav yamin, the “Pillar of Mercy”) in the Tree of Life.

THE Hebrew word chokma, as used in the Old Testament, stands for wisdom, both divine (Prov. 3: 19) and human (Dan. 1:17).

The Hebrew feminine noun ḥokhmah (variation of ḥokhmot, Prv. 1:20, 9:1, 14:1) reflects a common Semitic root, attested in Akkadian, Ugaritic, Phoenician, Aramaic, and Arabic. Ḥokhmah is conventionally rendered as “wisdom,” though biblical usage has a broader semantic range than the English term.

The personification of wisdom, typically as a righteous woman, is a motif found in religious and philosophical texts, most notably in the Book of Proverbs in the Hebrew Bible and other Jewish and Christian texts.

Lady Wisdom is a type (biblical prefigure) of the Virgin Mary, who becomes intimately connected to the Logos, the Word, often used to identify Christ: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us”(John 1:14).

Wisdom is the first and highest gift of the Holy Spirit, because it is the perfection of faith. Through wisdom, we come to value properly those things which we believe through faith.

In Exodus WISDOM is directly connected to The Holy Spirit. The Word of God is supernatural: its riches are for us to discover. The Holy Spirit comes alongside ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things for the Plan of God!

Wisdom, especially spiritual wisdom, is not just about knowing what’s good for you, but applying that knowledge into your everyday life. When you do that, this is when you know that you are truly wise.

Wisdom means both a way of thinking and a body of knowledge gained through such thinking, as well as the ability to apply it to life. It is attainable in part through human effort and in part as a gift from God, but never in its entirety – except by God.

Seven Ways to Improve Your Spiritual Health

1. Explore your spiritual core. By exploring your spiritual core, you are simply asking yourself questions about the person you are and your meaning.
2. Look for deeper meanings.
3. Get it out.
4. Try yoga.
5. Travel.
6. Think positively.
7. Take time to meditate.

The Five Strengths (Sanskrit, Pali: pañcabalāni) in Buddhism are faith, energy, mindfulness, concentration, and wisdom. They are one of the seven sets of “qualities conducive to enlightenment.” They are parallel facets of the five “spiritual faculties.”

Biblical spirituality can be defined as the process of the divine restoration and healing of the broken relation between the Triune God and humanity. As such, biblical spirituality is the response of a repentant human heart and mind to the loving heart and mind of God (1 Cor 2:12-‐13; Rom 8:14).

Spirituality and religion can be hard to tell apart but there are some pretty defined differences between the two. Religion is a specific set of organised beliefs and practices, usually shared by a community or group. Spirituality is more of an individual practice and has to do with having a sense of peace and purpose.

Spirituality is the state of having a connection to God or the spirit world. An example of spirituality is praying every day.

Of these religiously unaffiliated Americans, 37% classify themselves as spiritual but not religious, while 68% say they do believe in God, and 58% feel a deep connection to the Earth.

Spirituality involves the recognition of a feeling or sense or belief that there is something greater than myself, something more to being human than sensory experience, and that the greater whole of which we are part is cosmic or divine in nature. An opening of the heart is an essential aspect of true spirituality.

Ways of expressing spirituality

1. Religious ways. For example:
2. Non-religious ways. For example:
3. Believe and do what’s right for you. With something as personal as spirituality, you want it to be meaningful to you.
4. Talk to others.
5. Stick at it.

A spiritually healthy person has a clear purpose in life and is able to reflect on the meaning of events. They also have clearly defined ideas of right and wrong and are able to act accordingly. Some people follow specific religious practices, while others may pursue a general sense of harmony and self-awareness.