Spiritual Wellness

Where I was lacking in enthusiasm for the emotional wellness post, I make up for here. I could talk all day about the importance of spiritual wellness. Partly because this is at the core of my personal beliefs, but also because this is the part of wellness that brings peace. In this crazy world we live in, who doesn't want to find a little peace?

Spiritual wellness is defined as "seeking meaning and purpose in human existence. It includes the development of a deep appreciation for the depth and expanse of life and natural forces that exist in the universe." (http://definitionofwellness.com/dimensions-of-wellness/spiritual-wellness.html) What better way to understand your worth in this life than to believe that you have a purpose?! I love this!

I don't want to scare anyone off. Spiritual wellness does not mean you have to join an organized religion or meet with a Tibetan monk. Some individuals will find their understanding of meaning and purpose through religion or devotion to a certain lifestyle.Others might find it through a relationship or a field of study. As with all dimensions of wellness, this is deeply personal. How I find my spiritual wellness may not be the way for you to find yours. The important part is that you find your purpose. That you find an appreciation for the world around you.

Personally, I am religious. I believe in a God as the creator of this world. I find purpose through His plan for us as His children. That is where my peace comes from. It comes from believing that I can become all that my God has created me to be.

I know many individuals that have found their spiritual wellness through different sources. One friend found it in the man that is now her husband. Another found hers after giving birth to her first child. And yet another as she gave her life to the service of others. An old friend of mine found his through finding his long-lost father and the family he never knew existed. There are different paths to spiritual wellness, you just need to find yours.

Your path to spiritual wellness may be a long one, depending on where you are starting. If you have no belief in purpose in life, you are starting at square one. If you believe there is a purpose in life, but you haven't found it yet, yours will be a quest for knowledge and understanding. If you have found your purpose, but feel that you are incapable of living up to it, yours is a journey of faith.

I would encourage each of you to step back and think about what you believe. Do you believe there is a purpose to this life? Can you find meaning in your day-to-day life? Do you see beauty in the world around you? Can you appreciate the wonder of a rainbow? If you answered no to any of these questions, seek a greater understanding for life. This is a great and wonderful world that we live in, filled with beauty and splendor!

Each person has a purpose, a role to play and a job to do. You are wanted and needed in this life! There is a place for you and your name is known! Never believe that you don't matter, for who can measure the worth of a virtuous woman? Your price is far greater than rubies. Believe that. Why? Because you are worth it!