Spiritual Dimension
Spiritual Dimension
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Spiritual Wellness Activities:
Personal Reflection
Just as your physical and emotional health change and experience ups and downs throughout your life, your spiritual life may, too––and that’s completely normal. As you embark, re-embark, or continue on your emotional journey, take the opportunity to stop and reflect on what matters to you and the values that guide your life. Consider:- What gives my life meaning and purpose?
- Which values do I live by, and how do I demonstrate them in my thoughts and actions?
- Do I find spiritual energy in a community, or as an individual?
- How do I navigate challenges? What sustains me in times of need?
- What brings me inner peace and comfort?
- Am I kind to those who are different from me?
- How do I make an effort to understand those from other backgrounds?
- What would I like to accomplish in this life?
Find Mentorship
If you belong to organized religion, you may find solace in speaking with your rabbi, minister, priest, imam, or other leaders of your congregation. If you’re more secular, your spiritual health and spiritual journey are just as important. You may find mentors in personal relationships with family members, teachers, coaches, or other respected community leaders. If asking a boss or other trusted figure to serve as your mentor feels like a scary step, you can start with something easier, like a coaching service.No matter what, make sure your journey is in the hands of someone you trust – you don’t have to do it alone.
Meditation
The benefits of meditation for your overall wellness––including stress reduction, improved emotional health, boosted self-awareness and more––are well-known. If you’re not a practitioner already, dip your toe in with this simple, attainable intro exercise:Find a comfortable, seated position in a quiet, distraction-free space. (No lotus pose necessary! Be gentle with yourself as you start your journey.)Set a timer for five minutes. (It’ll feel long, trust me!)Begin by focusing on your breathing. Count to five on your inhale, and five on your exhale. Focus on the feeling of the breath as it enters and exits your body.If your mind wanders, that’s okay! You’re doing an exercise with mental muscles you’ve never used before––it’s normal to find it difficult. Just bring your mind back, gently, to your breath.
Activities
Activities
Yoga Journal is a free website that offers online yoga classes, meditation exercises, and more.
10-minute virtual meditation session.
10-minute virtual meditation session.
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