 According to these results, the best method of encouraging altruistic behavior may be simply to lead by example.Researchers have found that elevation and other self-transcendent positive emotions cause people to view others and the world as more benevolent.This perception leads to increased spirituality, because seeing a person or action that is greater than oneself results in greater faith in the goodness of people and the world; it may also cause those who experience the emotion to view life as more meaningful.