Spirituality and Wellness

The best and safest thing is to keep a balance in your life, acknowledge the great powers around us and in us. If you can do that, and live that way, you are really a wise man.
-Euripides

What do you do to feel closer to something bigger, greater, or more than yourself? Does it interest you at all?

The role of spirituality in our lives is a certainty for many. The question is to what degree it influences our beliefs. As we noted previously, our beliefs affect our thoughts and experiences and therefore the quality of our lives.

We are defining spirituality in the broadest terms here. It refers to our level of "connectedness" to everything else.

Spirituality provides meaning and purpose beyond mere physical survival. It provides a context for understanding. This framework can help us maintain balance, hope, and even optimism, in challenging circumstances.

Some people focus on God, others on nature, others on tradition or religion. Even those who say they have no sense of spirituality in their lives still must use something as a basis for their beliefs. Scientific facts form the belief system for many of those who say this.

It is important to consider how our beliefs affect our thoughts and the quality of our lives. Clarifying these issues, regardless of the outcome, helps us to understand ourselves and our priorities.

Live Well.