Personal Aspects of Holistic Wellness

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