1. What it should mean to you…
Spiritual Wellness
What it should mean to you…

2. The Wellness Concept
Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a more successful existence.
Process means that improvement is always possible.
Aware means that we are continuously seeking more information about how we can improve.
Choices means that we consider a variety of options and select those in our best interest.
Success is determined by each individual to be their collection of life accomplishments.

3. Dimensions of Wellness
Social
Emotional
Environmental
Physical
Intellectual
Vocational
Spiritual

4. Dimensions of Spiritual Wellness
Spiritual wellness is a unique connection between the mind, body, and spirit
For example:
A person does not necessarily have to be religious to have a meaning or purpose in life
It is okay for a person who is spiritually involved to still ask questions such as “Why” or “What If”.
A person who increases their spirituality often increases their emotional wellness.

5. Being Spiritual
Involves looking at your life with a purpose or meaning.
It is about finding your inner peace and balancing personal experiences such as love, hope, despair, and anger.
It requires time, attention, and commitment

6. How to Achieve Spiritual Wellness
Explore values and beliefs
Accept other’s views
Make time for relaxation
Comfort family and friends
Meditate
Attend charitable events
Appreciate and enjoy nature

7. What impacts spiritual wellness?
Practices
Meditation basics
Prayer
Journaling
Guided meditations
Personal faith
Personal Relationships
Your Self - finding a purpose in life
Family – maintaining open communication and loving relationships in a healthy home life
Friends – having a proper support network and socialization with others

8. Physiological Response
The following conditions of the body are positively affected by being spiritually well:
Cardiovascular Disease
Hypertension
Ulcers
Stress
Depression

9. Spiritual Activities at GVS
Filling Easter Eggs
Easter Egg Hunt
Bible Study
Maundy Thursday Communion
Vespers
Crown Hill Trip
Holy Week Prayer Vigil
Monday Resident Bible Study
Red Hatter Trip to Noel Sanctuary
Volunteering