The connection between spiritual wellness and mental and physical wellness all goes hand in hand. Without one the others do not build and prosper to their full potential and could have negative results in the long run. Kinda like a car, it needs gas (physical) oil (mental) and water (spiritual) to keep it running. Without the checking (servicing) that the car is in good shape and all elements are running smoothly then eventually it will come to a halt and need fixing. Even though it will still run with a half the water in it, would you not agree this is a little daunting knowing that it could run even better when topped up to the max with some added antifreeze. What I am trying to say is that opening up ones mind to spiritual elements is a certain creation of happiness and self empowerment.
I was always into health and fitness and have been an optimistic compassionate individual from the get go,however since my divorce nearly 2 years ago, that is when; while living alone, I discovered myself more so and spirituality. So much so it has brought forward how I listen to my thoughts and change them straight away from negative to positive. I love affirmations to keep negative thoughts at bay and I study in depth astrology, chakras, aura color, healing and go to spiritual meetings as well as teaching Zumba, having a 5 year old and having this degree to mentally challenge me ;)
I love life ;)
Hey Lou!
ReplyDeleteYou have such a great perspective on life, I love hearing about your positive attitude. I especially loved your comparison from our mental-physical-spiritual state to a car needing gas,water and oil. Love it! That actually brought having to have all three characteristics in deep understanding in more perspective for me-thank you!! Keep up your attitude, it seems like you have a wonderful life, a gift of having a child is awesome b/c just that brings happiness! Good luck to your journey.
Hi Lou,
ReplyDeleteWow, thanks for the really great analogy relating to the car needing gas, oil, and water along with the regular servicing to keep it running smoothly. This really is a very cool way to look and think about it, and one that will stay with me. I am actually a business major and taking the various wellness classes as my electives to help round out my learning experience. I am definitely learning from all of you and taking away practices that will help me to become a more balanced person and really tap into my full potential. I am also learning to push away negative thoughts and with practice I am getting to be calmer. Even my kids have noticed! Again, thanks for all your continued support to my blogging and helping me along my journey.
Sandy
Hello Lou I love how you explained it using the analogy of how a car runs perfect.Its like you learn in anatomy class that if something is out of balance in the brain it will effect all the organs systems .Thats why when we suffer from an imbalance whether mental or physical we feel like something is missing.
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