Have you ever wondered what makes the younger generation happy? Is it money? The latest gizmos and gadgets like a cell phone, an iPod or is it love? Difficult question eh!

You will be surprised to know that it is spirituality that can actually add a spark to a youngster’s already bright face.

Studies conducted by a recent music channel revealed, that youngsters who make spiritual pursuit a part of their lives are happier than those who are forever chasing material happiness as that is insatiable.

A youngster Susan Mathews (name changed), says, she is a great believer in spirituality and she practices meditation for 20 minutes everyday. She has been doing this since she was seven years of age! So what is it that attracts youngsters to spirituality?

It is said that being spiritual completely changes ones beliefs and changes your perspective towards things. Practicing spirituality gives inner strength in times of stress and makes one optimistic towards life.

The interest of youngsters in spirituality is definitely a positive trend but they may often not know the right direction. Things should be presented to them in such a way that it appeals to their young minds and they realize the benefits of adopting a spiritual way of life. Being spiritual is all about how you absorb what you are told. It’s less about what you see and more about how you feel. Spirituality is often supposed to make you calm and give you inner strength and this is something that all youngsters understand. A nineteen year old agrees that with the kind of lifestyle that we are leading engaging in spiritual pursuits really helps.

Some youngsters like Andrew Maven state that they are not spiritual and they prefer video games, hanging out with friends or watching a movie over spiritual pursuits. He says that these are the things that are major stress busters for him. Melissa, a spiritual-trainer says, that today’s youngsters need everything that is quick– fast food, quick bucks and fast music.

She was very happy with the survey findings of the music channel. She stated that these findings show that youngsters have started understanding things in a better way. She further added that if they find solace in yoga and other kinds of spiritual sessions it would be great.

People often turn towards spirituality with good and bad experiences in life. It is often said that if one has the right attitude and follows ones goals with a calm mind one can attain them and of course real happiness and satisfaction can follow.

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