Spiritual Wellness: What Is Your Meaning and Purpose?
Embarking on a journey of self-discovery, we delve into the realm of spiritual wellness. Unraveling the threads of meaning and purpose, we explore how these profound aspects shape our existence and contribute to our overall well-being.
Spiritual wellness is being connected to something greater than yourself and having a set of values, principles, morals, and beliefs that provide a sense of purpose and meaning to life
Using those principles to guide your actions.
- Along with the other dimensions of wellness, a person’s level of spiritual wellness often fluctuates throughout their life.
- Spiritual wellness has the power and capability to make our decisions and choices easier, ground us during periods of change and give us the resiliency to survive.
Personal Reflection
Ask yourself these questions: what gives your life meaning and purpose, what gives you hope, how do you get through tough times, where do you find comfort, are you tolerant of other people’s views about life issues, do you make time for relaxation, and what values guide your decisions and actions?
Practice Spiritual Wellness
There is no “one size fits all” approach to spiritual wellness: find the technique and approach that works for you
- Spiritual wellness may involve: practicing meditation, praying, taking part in organized religion, building awareness through journaling, serving your community, spending time in nature