Intellectual Wellness
Spiritual wellness is not a single goal to strive towards - it’s about living in a way that allows you to become the best version of yourself given your potentials, circumstances, and priorities.
It's also not about getting it perfect; it's about getting it going and striving to have what you consider spiritual wellness.
Wellness is a personal journey. While attention must be given to all the seven dimensions of wellness, neglecting any one aspect can adversely affect your overall health, well-being, and quality of life. However, they do not need to be equally balanced; rather, you should aim for a "personal harmony" that feels authentic to you. Everyone has unique priorities, approaches, aspirations, and distinct views on what it means to live life fully.
On a broader level, spiritual wellness is defined as exploring and finding your sense of purpose and meaning in life.
While spirituality may make you think of religious activities – it does not necessarily need to include it. Religion may or may not feature in your spiritual development. It’s finding purpose, value, and meaning in your life, whether or not you are part of an organised religion. Participating in activities that align with your beliefs and values is central to nurturing spiritual wellness.
So what can this look like? Tapping into your spiritual side can be as simple as appreciating and being mindful of the present, your values, and life experiences. Looking into yourself and understanding yourself as an individual as well as part of a community is an important part of enriching it.
There are also activities you can do to embrace it, such as integrating meditation and
mindfulness into your daily routine, journaling for self-reflection, mindful living, and yoga and other physical movements.
Spirituality does not only have to look like this though, it is subjective and anything that enriches your inner life and gives you a sense of personal harmony is a step towards wellness. Volunteering, creative expression, nature walks, and connecting with friends, family and the community – all of these can give you meaning and purpose.
There are many activities to nurture this side of yourself at the Hub – Tai Chi classes can increase mindfulness and focus, as well as improve balance, and relief from chronic pain. Yoga classes are also a great way to connect to your body and ground yourself, while relaxing your muscles and mind. Taking part in any of our offerings, (as long as you feel a sense of deep connection to it), can help you grow spiritually.
Spiritual wellness looks different for everyone – but the start of your journey begins with finding what gives you purpose, value, and meaning in your life.