Hello again,
Our exercise asked us to explain the connection between spiritual wellness and mental and physical wellness. Personally I feel that my spirituality helps to bring balance to my life, both physically and mentally. Some people choose to believe in the healing power of medicine, but all of my life I have been exposed to the healing power of prayer or if you prefer cosmic consciousness. I believe that it is the spiritual aspect of my life that allows me to see the good in others, to hope for their best, and enjoy their prosperity without malice or ill intent. It is the true source of my joy and happiness.
Dacher's step require that you obtain mental clarity before you can reach spiritual flourishing. When it comes to human flourishing, this fact may true, I really don't know. What I have seen is that most people who claim they have a direct line to GOD and HIS blessing all claim optimal health and well-being, so even from the religious point-of-view, Dacher has some validity in his statement. I feel that in order to enjoy the full impact each component is necessary. I think that there must be a balance between the body/mind/spirit and that is the real connection. Each compliments the other, each at some point is dependent upon the other to obtain optimal health, happiness, and wholeness.
I agree that you have to have a balance of all three to experience optimal wellness, and I hope I can achieve this one day soon! I work on it daily!!! I also agree that I believe my spiritual aspect allows me to see the good in others and it may not always turn out good but it makes me happy to believe that everyone is good and no matter what I will always see good in people.
ReplyDeleteYou describe your spirituality very well. I was never very religious, and I think I was mistaking religion for spirituality, so for a while I think I was assuming I didn't really have spirituality. I've learned so much since then and I guess we never really stop learning! I hope to be as comfortable with my spirituality soon as you are now.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with your statement that the connection of mind/body/spirit must all be in balance and that they are all interchangable. I tend to be somewhat skeptical of mainstream religion and the claim that because they are in touch with god everything is perfect. I do believe there is a certain amount of "shadow" that we all posess, and need to learn to embrace to achieve balance.
ReplyDeleteHi Effelda,
ReplyDeleteGreat blog! I have depended on God my whole life to bring me through things and for the joyous things in my life. I believe Dacher may not say it in a religious way, but what he is saying is related to God just said in another way. Who is love? God. How can we unify mind, body, and spirit? There is no way to do this unless we connect with our higher power and turn over everything to Him. We do not control the things of this life. It is impossible. This is why, when we allow God to rule our life, our mind, body, and spirit are truly unified and happiness is experienced. I loved reading your blog. Have a good weekend!!
Angela Fagan