An elderly patient is dying, and begins talking to loved ones who have died before him. The nurse feels a sense of inner peace as his patient quietly dies. What is the best term for this feeling of peace?
a. Self-transcendence
b. Intrapersonal connectedness
c. Interpersonal connectedness
d. Transpersonal connectedness
A
Self-transcendence refers to connecting to your inner self, which allows you to go beyond your-self to understand the meanings of experiences, whereas transcendence is the belief that there is a positive force outside of and greater than oneself that allows you to develop new perspectives that are beyond physical boundaries. Examples of transcendent moments include the feelings of awe when holding a new baby or watching the sun rise over the mountains. Spirituality offers a sense of connectedness intrapersonally (connected with oneself), interpersonally (connected with others and the environment), and transpersonally (connected with God, the unseen, or a higher power).
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