Mindspirit

Mindspirit is a term used to denote an integrated concept of a person’s mental and spiritual dimensions. It is not a standardized scientific term but appears in philosophical, psychological, and spiritual discourse to emphasize the interconnectedness of cognitive processes and inner life.

The term blends mind and spirit and is used to describe experiences or practices that connect cognitive functions (thought, perception, emotion) with non-material aspects (values, meaning, sense of self). It is common in self-help and mindfulness literature, as well as some New Age or religious contexts.

In philosophy and psychology, mindspirit is not a formal theory but often serves as a heuristic to discuss how beliefs, intuition, moral values, and existential concerns influence behavior and well-being. Some authors contrast mindspirit with body-and-brain reductionism.

In culture and media, the term occasionally appears in fiction as a concept representing a unified self or a source of supernatural power, but such uses are fictional and not standardized.

Related concepts include consciousness, the mind-body problem, spirituality, mindfulness, and personal development. There are no formal, peer-reviewed definitions; usage varies by author.