Understanding Ginhawa as Well-Being in El Shaddai: Implications on Filipino Personhood, Spirituality, and Psychology

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10.2991/978-94-6463-954-4_21How to use a DOI?

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Ginhawa; El Shaddai; Filipino personhood; Filipino Psychology; Filipino Spirituality

Abstract

Drawing from traditional definitions of ginhawa, this study furthers it as a spiritual concept. By using Filipino indigenous methods, the researcher was able to interact with members of El Shaddai as the case of the study. Based on selected teachings of their servant-leader Bro. Mike Velarde, and testimonies of the members, ginhawa is experienced in aspects of katawan, emosyon, kalooban, and kaluluwa. In the context of El Shaddai, ginhawa is the interpretation of good human experience and condition, which is experienced with faith in God at present. Finally, ginhawa will be discussed as a concept of indigenous values towards a greater understanding of Filipino personhood, psychology, and spirituality.

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AU  - Gerard P. Concepcion
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/29
TI  - Understanding Ginhawa as Well-Being in El Shaddai: Implications on Filipino Personhood, Spirituality, and Psychology
BT  - Proceedings of the Positive Psychology 2.0 International Conference 2025 (PP 2.0 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 271
EP  - 286
SN  - 2667-128X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-954-4_21
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-954-4_21
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