Spiritual Health
Spiritual health is the process by which you seek meaning and purpose in life as defined by introwellness.com. This can be achieved in a variety of ways including organized religion, prayer, meditation, yoga, as well as a careful assessment of your morals, values and beliefs.
Religion and spirituality are not always the same. Some people find spiritual health in practicing religion. Others do not. It is whatever works for you. There is no right or wrong way to achieve spiritual health. Some ways that may improve your spiritual health include:
- Being in nature. Some people feel connected and at peace when they are walking outdoors
- Helping others. Service learning can give others a sense of fulfillment. Being helpful can take on many forms. It can be doing volunteer work, being kind to strangers, or supporting a friend
- Gratitude. Some people recognize peace by remaining grateful. They may make lists of all the things they are grateful for or say a thank you out loud for all they have.
- Religion. Some find the meaning of life through the ritual and practice of religion.
- Mindfulness. Some people gain hope and peace through mindfulness. This involves purposefully bringing attention to the present moment without judgment. It derives from sati, a significant element of Buddhist tradition. Mindfulness - Wikipedia
Spiritual health is achieved when you feel hopeful and peaceful. Spirit cannot be defined as part of the body or as part of the mind. Body, mind and spirit all have an effect on one another. One must work to keep all parts healthy and in doing so you can help your bodies, minds, and souls to remain complete.
Resources
- https://www.balladhealth.org/spiritual-health/center
- https://samadhihealingartscenter.com/special-events
Local Worship Directories
- Find Local Christian Churches- Johnson City TN
- Knoxville Diocese Catholic Parish Finder
- Loving-Kindness Meditation – The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society
- Regional Indian- American Community Center
- Islamic Temple of East Tennessee
- B'nai Sholom Congregation. Serving the Tri-Cities for over 100 Years!!!
- Holston Valley Unitarian Universalist
- Appalachia Dharma and Meditation Center
Faith Based Student Organizations - Faith-Based Organizations - Buc-Hub (campuslabs.com)
ETSU Multicultural Center - Multicultural Affairs Organizations (etsu.edu)
Mindfulness Apps - www.developgoodhabits.com/best-mindfulness-apps/