Why is it Important for Health and Wellness
Professionals to Develop Psychologically, Physical and Spiritual.
Spiritual, Physical and Psychological wellness is
important development for those in the health profession I believe because it
is the old saying of “practice what you preach” (Author Unknown). How can your generally give a person advice
or administer medicine when you really can’t understand where the pain is
really coming from? If a practitioner
understands the true connection of mind, body and spirit then they will be able
to prescribe you with the right medicines that will free you from your
illness. The prescription may not come
in a pill or bottle but a major change of mind from negativity to positive
affirmations, bitterness to love and release of hurt and unforgiveness and resentment
to loving kindness and hope. The body
can hurt but a renewed mind and path of enlightenment can heal you physically
from the inside out. As we have studied
and learned, strength of mind and heart brings about feel good emotions and
oxytocin in the brain, serotonin levels increase and your mental capacity
enlarges.
To achieve physical, mental and spiritual wellness
for myself requires commitment, love for self, others and a mindset of
determination to have some follow through to reach my wellness goals. I need to remove the hurts of the past and
forgive those you have hurt me and those I have hurt. I must seek balance and healthy personal
goals. Be selfless enough to meet the needs
of others without losing self. Gain mental balance and when things get to
emotionally out of control STOP, pray, meditate and know that things will work
for my good and the good of those I love.
Assessing
My Wholeness (Physical, Spiritual and Psychological Well-Being
Throughout this course, I have
been discovering better methods of meditational exercises, making time to
visual clear my mind and in cooperate healthier lifestyle choices. Currently I rate my physical wellness at a 7
out of ten. At the beginning of the course
I rated it a five but since then, I have actively attended exercise classes and
established a 30 minute session of outside walking five days a week. It was hard at first but my body and mind
have started to thirst for the fresh air and freedom I feel as my body pushes
against the wind and the energy and joy I gain after I have completed my
walking journey. Spiritually, I am
strong and gain knowledge and power from my personal source of strength in my
belief in God and His holy word the Bible.
I have begun to commit scripture to heart and use them as my source of
meditation and mantra. A favorite is: Wherefore my beloved brethren, let every
man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath (King James Version, James 1:19). This
helps me spiritually and holistically know that I need to allow others to be heard, be wise
in my words, stop trying to solve the world’s problems or be quick to give
useless meaningless advice.
Next I must refuse to allow angry thoughts that result in angry
behaviors. Resist negative emotions and
issues, never allow hurt to fester or even entertain its destructive power or
influence in my life! So I rate my spiritual growth at a 7.5. I am also learning to take every experience as
something that can have a positive message and life lesson to help others. My
goal is to continue to study and learn to put into action among my fellow man
acts of kindness, love, peaceable conversation and be a person who gives without the thought of
receiving something in return. Psychologically my score is still a six. Although I am striving to be mentally
stronger and gain more knowledge each day about this world, my place in it, my
responsibilities to others and understand are connectivity to each other, I
still struggle with how to compartmentalize these areas/thought without over
thinking. I am still trying to find balance and mental peace, restoration and
the ability to have a subtle mind.
My Goals (Spiritually, Physically & Mental Health)
Spiritually, my goal is to
continue to study the Bible to gain wisdom as well as learn more about the God
who is my “Absolute”. This goal I
believe will help me have peace, love others, be merciful and treat others with
the kindness and humility I want to be shown.
Physically, my goal is to lose twenty-five more pounds not just for
looks but to gain a sense of physically wellness and relief from knee pain,
joint issues and overall self-esteem.
Psychologically, my goal is to set a time (undisturbed no matter what),
where I can clear my thoughts, meditate, practice loving –kindness exercises
and have the ability through continued
practice, clear harmful thoughts within seconds because of mind strength and
make a dedicated exercise plan that clears my mind and detox’s my body.
Commitment
To assist with my wellness journey,
I have literally removed as much temptation and alluring junk food from my
house until my will power and understanding of the damaging effects of the “gooey”
stuff no longer lures me. I know walk at least 3 times a week and have
accountability partners to assist me in my physical transition.
Spiritually, I continue to pray and
meditate on God’s word. I practice
loving kindness and mental wellness by saying prayers for as many of those who
cross my path rather friend or foe. I am
striving to remind myself to always be humble, appreciative and grateful for
each day and every gift of wellness that has been offered and obtained in my
life. I memorize scriptures and am know
trying to verbalize positive affirmations to increase my self-esteem which was
at a low in the beginning of my life.
Mentally,
I am in school learning how to gain an awareness of holistic health. I take
part in beginner meditation classes as well as practice silence and breathing
exercises that calm the brain. I continue to invest in education to feed my brain
with knowledge and understanding of culture, world events, and human awareness
as well as continued studies of social sciences and there subsidiaries.
Respectfully,
Desiree Stroder
