STEP ONE: SPIRIT AND SPIRITUALITY
In other sections of this website we have addressed secular issues that affect the good health, safety and well-being of athletes and their families. In sports and competition, “Spirit” refers to how one thinks about oneself; along with how one feels, thinks about and interacts with others. This definition of spirit includes your friends, family, teammates, officials as well as opponents. “Spirituality” refers to attitudes, beliefs and people’s relationship with metaphysical matters. Spirituality encompasses religion and other spiritual interactions that are bigger than us as individuals. Along with matters of physical well-being, mental well-being, spirit and spirituality contribute to our overall sense of purpose and happiness in life.
Much like as with competition the “Arts” likewise evoke matters of both spirit and spirituality. Whether it is the performing arts, visual arts and/or other expressions of personal feelings and thoughts, there are a myriad of spirit and spirituality related influences associated with the practice and/or participation in the arts. Likewise, many of the same stresses and pressures associated with athletic participation are present. Both athletics and the arts involve very complex involvement of the soul and spirit of young practitioners. Please find below a link to theBMSproject’s art’s resources.
In this section of our website, we provide resources associated with both matters of spirit and spirituality. Included as a subsection of spirituality we provide brief descriptions of some of the world’s most widely practiced religions. The BMS Project does not endorse any particular religion. The religious resources are provided to assist visitors to explore spiritual paths that align with their individual, personal beliefs. We leave it entirely up to individuals to choose their own life paths… be those secular or spiritual. We wish you a safe, healthy and happy future journey through where life takes you.
STEP ONE: SPIRIT OVERVIEW
In other sections of this website we have addressed secular issues that affect the good health, safety and well-being of athletes and their families. In sports and competition, “Spirit” refers to how one thinks about oneself; along with how one feels, thinks about and interacts with others. This definition of spirit includes your friends, family, teammates, officials as well as opponents. “Spirituality” refers to attitudes, beliefs and people’s relationship with metaphysical matters. Spirituality encompasses religion and other spiritual interactions that are bigger than us as individuals. Along with matters of physical well-being, mental well-being, spirit and spirituality contribute to our overall sense of purpose and happiness in life.
Much like as with competition the “Arts” likewise evoke matters of both spirit and spirituality. Whether it is the performing arts, visual arts and/or other expressions of personal feelings and thoughts, there are a myriad of spirit and spirituality related influences associated with the practice and/or participation in the arts. Likewise, many of the same stresses and pressures associated with athletic participation are present. Both athletics and the arts involve very complex involvement of the soul and spirit of young practitioners. Please find below a link to theBMSproject’s art’s resources.
In this section of our website, we provide resources associated with both matters of spirit and spirituality. Included as a subsection of spirituality we provide brief descriptions of some of the world’s most widely practiced religions. The BMS Project does not endorse any particular religion. The religious resources are provided to assist visitors to explore spiritual paths that align with their individual, personal beliefs. We leave it entirely up to individuals to choose their own life paths… be those secular or spiritual. We wish you a safe, healthy and happy future journey through where life takes you.
Together… here for our youth!
STEP TWO: SPIRITUALITY
SPIRITUALITY INTRODUCTION
In this Step Two, we first provide an article written by Dr. Francis A. Martin that addresses parents involvement with their children’s spiritual development and growth. Please click on the “Spiritual Introduction” link below to access Dr. Martin’s article. You will also find a link that provides access to a library of short videos addressing spirit and spirituality related topics. There are also links to a list of short descriptions of various widely practiced religions, along with a link to resources describing a transformative style of coaching that strives to build better people
Something in us calls us to seek the fellowship of our fellow man, to believe in ourselves and cherish our families. Whatever it is that this thing is that calls us to sustain life also calls us to make life good, beyond simply trying to sustain it. Those of us who work with The BMS Project genuinely hope that our presentation of various aspects of spirit and spirituality help you to make life good.
TRANSFORMATIVE COACHING
VIDEOS, TOPIC ARTICLES
& TIP SHEETS
RELIGION
ARTS
PROGRAMS
There are two distinct approaches to coaching. The provided resources distinguish between transactional and transformational coaching.
The linked resources are designed to assist coaches, parents, athletes and youth sports advocates to create healthy, safe, positive competitive environments and experiences.
Below, we provide a link to a brief synopses of many of the widely practiced religions. We do not provide next-step suggestions.
Below, we provide a link to a library of resources for the performing and visual arts as well as other forms of artistic expression.
TRANSFORMATIVE COACHING
There are two distinct approaches to coaching. The provided resources distinguish between transactional and transformational coaching.
VIDEOS, TOPIC ARTICLES
& TIP SHEETS
The linked resources are designed to assist coaches, parents, athletes and youth sports advocates to create healthy, safe, positive competitive environments and experiences.
RELIGION
Below, we provide a link to a brief synopses of many of the widely practiced religions. We do not provide next step suggestions.
ARTS
PROGRAMS
Below, we provide a link to a library of resources for the performing and visual arts as well as other forms of artistic expression.