>> Why We Have This Emotion
Worship channels our respect and loyalty toward a higher agent or ideal. This devotion forges personal identities, promotes tight group cohesion, and motivates us toward shared goals.
◎ What to do in the moment
Good Ideas
- Read something meaningful
- Perform a quiet act of service
- Be respectful of others’ beliefs
- Spend a few minutes in reflection
- Allow questions without self-attack
- Keep core life decisions aligned with your values, not just emotions
Bad Ideas
- Treat doubt as a personal failure
- Idolize leaders and ignore red flags
- Gatekeep who’s worthy to participate
- Perform devotion for public approval
- Use worship to avoid responsibilities
- Pressure others to join or conform
- Disparage others’ differing beliefs