12 Great Ways to be Healthy Spiritually and Mentally

Health is a large word. It embraces not the body only, but the mind and spirit as well;... and not today's pain or pleasure alone, but the whole being and outlook of a man. ~James H. West

Health is more than just physical health; total well-being encompasses spiritual and mental health as well. Are you healthy spiritually and mentally? Check out the following:

1. Positive thoughts: Positive thinking gives you the greatest health benefits. Your outlook in life is optimistic. You are confident and courageous. You bounce back when you are defeated because life is full of hope.

2. Deep breathing: Deep breathing releases tension and relaxes the mind. Do deep breathing often to calm your mind and be composed. Deep breathing brings focus to your mind and you will be able to think clearly.

3. Live in the moment: When you drive, do you concentrate on the road? When you work, is your mind on the task at hand? To enjoy life is to be mindful of what you do and enjoy the process of doing it. Your mind is here and now. This is the greatest joy in life when you can block off the past and the future and live fully in the now.

The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, nor to worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly. ~ Buddha.

4. Be happy: Happiness is what you get when your thinking and attitude are right. It is because you will do right and can expect to get the right results.

Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn, or consumed. Happiness is
the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude.
~Denis Waitley

5. Be loving: To get peace of mind is to avoid anger, hatred, resentment, and other negative emotions. Respect and look for the good in others and fill your heart with love.

Man has two great spiritual needs. One is for forgiveness. The other is for goodness.
Billy Graham

6. Self–esteem: You love the way you are with all your strengths and weaknesses. You are not concerned about what others think of you. You do what you want to do wholeheartedly and without reservation.

7. Be connected: To be connected, especially with live ones, is to get support mentally and spiritually. You share your happiness and sorrow with people close to you. You feel good when you can speak your mind.

8. Be active physically: Physical fitness is more than just for physical health. You will feel good about yourself when you are fit and full of vitality.

9. Do things that you are deeply interested in: Do you have a hobby? Is there something that you enjoy doing that gives you enthusiasm, enjoyment, and satisfaction? The most important thing is that it gives you meaning in life.

10. Look for solutions: To be healthy mentally and spiritually is to react to problems positively. You don’t dwell on a problem but actively look for solutions so that it can be out of your mind.

11. Flexibility: A healthy mentality is a flexible mindset. You are open to new ideas. You are willing to accept changes knowing very well that to change is to progress

12. A balanced life: A balanced life is about taking care of your physical, mental, and spiritual health. It is also about work, play and family. Striking a balance in every aspect of your life is your ultimate aim in life and a healthy way to live.

He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything. ~Arabic Prover

Effective Ways to Spiritual Health

Spiritual health is about inner peace, love, and harmonious life. It often takes great pain, suffering, and difficulties for someone to experience true spirituality. Spiritual growth gives you meaning and strength to live and spiritual health enhances mental and physical health. Apart from chronic health problems you still can attain spiritual health in many ways.

Love: The opposite of love is hatred, anger, resentment, and jealousy. These negative emotions will create havoc in your mind and you will be restless. When you change your thoughts and replace your negative emotions with positive ones your mind will be at peace with the world.  

Empathy: It is feeling the emotions and sharing the pain of others. Empathy and compassion for others are actually empathy for your own sacred spirit.  Give and you shall receive.

Strength: Your religious belief, meditation, and prayer are sources of your strength and courage. It helps you feel better and cope better with life’s adversities.

Forgiveness: When you cannot forgive, you want to take revenge and get even. You are tensed up and you are under pressure. When you forgive, you think of nothing and you don’t do anything. You let go and gain peace of mind.

Hope: When you have meaningful goals and you know the ways to reach your goals, there is hope and hope gives you the strength to carry on and live.

"If you lose hope, somehow you lose the vitality that keeps life moving, you lose that courage to be, that quality that helps you go on in spite of it all. And so today I still have a dream." ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

Meditation: Regular meditation promotes spiritual fulfillment. Brain researchers show how meditation can train the higher capacities of the mind, such as perception, awareness, and compassion.

Gratitude: One effective way to appreciate, say, your health or your job is to remember what it was like when you were without a job or seriously ill. When you are grateful for what you have, you will feel optimistic about the future and be joyful.

Be with nature: Spiritual well-being is closely linked to our connection to nature and to our cosmic energy force. Get away from the city and spend time walking in the park, go jungle trekking, and enjoy a picnic by the stream.

In the present: The ability to live in the present means you can forget about the pain of yesterday and the worry of tomorrow and live a new day like the beginning of a new life. 

Happiness: Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude. ~ Denis Waitley.

Acceptance: Acceptance is to react to things in a positive light and to deal with it in the best you can.

The quickest way to change your attitude toward pain is to accept the fact that everything that happens to us has been designed for our spiritual growth.

M. Scott Peck

Spiritual health is closely connected to mental and physical health. Develop healthy living in every respect of your life for total well-being.       

Are You Enjoying Spiritual Well-Being?

According to the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, spirit is the part of a person that includes their mind, feelings and character rather than their body. There are many ways in getting spiritual well-being. You will find the following ideas helpful and useful.

• Peace of mind: The ability to be calm and live in the present is a positive sign of your inner peace. Try these tips to obtain peace of mind

• Financial freedom: Money may be the furthest thing from your spiritual well-being. But living within your means and be debt-free contribute greatly to your calm and peaceful mind 

• Guilt-free: Your conscience is clear when you always do the right things. You are honest with yourself and others. You do not cheat or betray the trust of others in you. There is nothing for you to hide from others.

• Meditate: The best time to do it is before the break of dawn. Everything is quiet and your mind is clear and fresh. Meditate to relax your mind and calm your nerve. It is a great way to start a new day with a collected mind.

• Mindful: When you are mindful you pay full attention to the task at hand and you are not thinking of something else. You can promote.mindfulness in many ways

• Appreciation: Be appreciative of what you are and be contented with what you have got in life. Desire no material wants to gain serenity in your mind. Be thoughtful and thankful to those who have helped you in one way or another.

• Harmonious relationships: To love, share, care, trust and give are the ways for a truly lasting relationship. Your heart is filled with kindness and generosity and your mind is free from negative thoughts such as resentment and jealousy

• Take time to enjoy nature: Escape from the city to be with nature and be pampered by the quietness and the fresh air of the mountain or the valley.

• The ability to solve problems: Unsolved problems are the main factor to disrupt your spiritual well-being and peace of mind. Think creatively to deal with a problem promptly and do not allow an issue to get worse.

• Happy and satisfy at work: Holding a job is more than getting a source of income. A job is your pride and it holds you in high self-esteem. You are pleased and feel good about yourself for what you can do.

• Meaningful goals: You follow your dreams and inspire to achieve your goals in life. Each small success along the way brings you satisfaction and contentment

• Positive thoughts: Let your thoughts be optimistic, hopeful and confident so that you can be happy, cheerful and delightful.

Wish you more spiritual well-being.