Category: Health and Wellness

Health and wellness are connecting partners. The quest is to leave a quarrelsome, unproductive way of living and begin a life that is righteous and meaningful. That is because caring for the needs of others promotes personal improvement. Why? It is because those who serve are driven to possess the qualities that leads to a well-balanced life. There is a desire to address the physical, mental, environmental, emotional, and spiritual needs for joy in this life that leads to eternal life. Engage with our blog posts and WordPress community for connection to health and wellness.

Mindfulness Practices Aligned with Spiritual Wellness

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Understanding Mindfulness and Spiritual Wellness

Mindfulness entails human awareness of the mind and body. It is the ability of the human to understand where you are, and what is happening without overly reacting to a situation.

When we speak of spiritual wellness, it is important to grasp the basic concepts of God’s creation. Let’s be real. What does that mean to grasp basic concepts of God’s creation? Especially when you have a foundational scripture that says how beautiful and wonderful you are made (Psalm 139:14).

First, God, our Creator, is a Spirit. God does not have a body. God is the Word of Truth.  In the image of God, He gave us an incorporeal human spirit; that is, the human spirit has no physical characteristics (Genesis 1:26-27). At creation, the bible tells us that it is the very breath of God that was breathed into the man and man became a living being (Genesis 2:7). The human spirit’s attributes are God-given and includes our intellect, passions, feelings (emotions), and creativity. Because of the human spirit, we have “free will” to make choices. The human spirit has a (limited) ability to comprehend and understand (Job 32:8). At death, the human spirit returns the One who gave it, our Creator (Ecclesiastes 12:7; Psalm 104:29-30; Job 34:14-15).

In understanding the concepts or relationship of mindfulness to spiritual wellness, it is to buy into practices in support of daily life skills. The techniques suggested by mindfulness are to help you become aware of your situation, practice breathing, and relax. In essence, mindfulness exercises are simple ways to help you pause, reset and control with the present situation as to not overreact.

Practical Mindfulness Techniques for Spiritual Growth

There are several mindfulness practices that connect to spiritual wellness.

  • Start your day with a positive attitude. Intentionally focus on a good startup routine i.e., mediation, prayer, breathing awareness, moments of silence, visualization.
  • Be aware of your speech; out of the mouth the heart speaks i.e., kindness
  • Practice patience (one of the fruits of the Spirit). Do not be anxious about anything, even driving. Practice deep, controlling breaths in situations like this.
  • Practice pleasurable eating habits. Relax.
  • Read and listen to positive material that are informative and relaxing. Limit the in-take of negativity material.
  • Be intentional about your habits and how you use of social media. What looks truthful and sound can really be harmful to the mind and soul.
  • Be intentional about your circle of people. Ask yourself, “Is this person(s) occupying too much of my time, negatively or positively?”

The Role of Community in Mindfulness and Spirituality

Community support can enhance mindfulness practices. That community support can be as simple as family, friends, and small groups. While there are organizations that exist for helping incorporate mindfulness practices into your daily life, starting with your immediate surroundings, i.e., safe spaces.

Communication and a safe space are key components of beneficial mindful activities and spiritual wellness. For example, I personally withdrew from a small, well-being group, when the conversations became detrimental to my personal health and safety. At first, members were to meet face-to-face once a week as a support group. Shortly afterwards, for good reasons, the group met via phone technology. As a result, the meeting times became flexible in scheduling. This method of meeting interfered into my intentional times of solitude. Moreover, no longer did I have a safe space in knowing who exactly a part of this group was. Additionally, the emotionalism began to take me to a place of remembrance that began to rob me of where I chose to be in my healing. It is “ok” to give yourself permission to change your group when it is no longer a safe space.

Challenges and Solutions in Practicing Mindfulness

Thus, be certain that community activities enhance your spiritual wellness. Practicing mindfulness is meant to enhance your daily routine that are common challenges. Every minute of the day, we make choices in regard to our physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Finding techniques to deal with everyday distractions will give you a safe space of comfort. Be willing to transform those challenges into opportunities of growth. Mindfulness is just one technique for strategizing your well-being and overcoming obstacles and growing spiritually.

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The Link Between Spiritual Wellness and Mental Health

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Understanding Spiritual Wellness

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Theologians and mental health professionals will differ in their definitions of “What is Spiritual Wellness?” Scripturally, I define the concept of spiritual wellness as growing in Christlikeness. Moreover, spiritual wellness is good health that fosters the wellness of the mind, body and soul which manifests joy that comes from the spirit. This joy is the product of faithfulness that is embedded in Truth and obedience to God.  

Consider the words of Apostle John, who at the end of his life, wrote: “Dear Friend  I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. It gave me great joy when some believers came and testified about your faithfulness to the truth, telling how you continue to walk in it.  I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth (3 John 2-4).”

Key concepts in this passage are prayer, soul, faithfulness, joy, Truth, and walking in the Truth; all of which summarize spiritual connections for spiritual wellness.

The Impact of Mental Health on Spiritual Wellness

Spiritual practices support mental health by strengthening our capacity for discernment. Discernment is the ability to perceive what is not immediately understood or apparent.  Daily, decision-making connects to unrighteousness and righteousness. This connects to mental health.  Constantly, we make choices that will enhance or endanger our mental wellness. Your vision, motives, and natural ability are connections to your plans.  The Holy Spirit is the Spiritual Facilitator who exists to aid you in carrying out your actions and plans.  If your choice is not to utilize this resource, then you will experience negative emotions. This is costly to your mental wellness.

The enemy is Lucifer.  He cannot read your thoughts; he is not God; he is not all-knowing. Yet, Satan comes to steal your joy because of your thoughts which become your actions. Therefore, retraining yourself to remember who you are is valuable practice.  It is verification by the Word of God.  Philippians 4:8 says, “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. This is a beneficial pattern to your overall well-being.

Practical Tips for Cultivating Both Areas

What are some ways to integrate spiritual practices into our daily routine for mental wellness? Medically, the American Psychological Association documents the benefits and connection of spiritual wellness in therapy. Although there are mental health professionals who dismiss people’s faith in healing, the research validates traditions of those who believe in God’s higher power. Spiritual practices among the faith community include mediation, prayer and community involvement as personal tools of spiritual wellness and mental health.

Most importantly, the Word of God teaches us that spiritual-minded people engage in practical strategies for enhancing the spirit. These strategies bring harmony and peace. 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5 provides a list of these practices that are good for life and daily routine:

  • Be patient with all
  • Uphold the weak
  • Rejoice always
  • Pray without ceasing – (Which simply means that you recognize that God is with us. In our thoughts and actions, He is actively available through the Holy Spirit in our thoughts and actions.)
  • In everything, give thanks
  • Do not quench the Spirit
  • Do not despise prophecies
  • Do not render evil for evil
  • Hold fast what is good
  • Abstain from every form of evil
  • Always pursue what is good

Obviously, this list is challenging. Markedly, the Lord knows that a fallible people cannot do infallible things. We need His help. Specifically, this is the reason that He gives us grace and mercy that is new every day.

Conclusion: Achieving Holistic Well-Being

In conclusion, daily engage in practical strategies that sharpen your spiritual wellness. Start your day with God and end your day with Him. Let Him know that He has your attention and you want him to lead you in every task. Iron sharpens iron. Sharpen yourself. Sharpen those around you. For similar blogs, we suggest these posts:

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How to Foster Spiritual Wellness in Everyday Life

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Understanding Spiritual Wellness

Spiritual wellness includes the mind, body, and soul. It is to bear good fruit in each season of your life. Spiritual wellness connects to prosperity and success. Psalms 1:3 declares that joy is given for those who delight in the laws of the Almighty. Scriptures breathe life – soundness into the mind, transforming the body and soul (emotions). For example, speaking positive words reenforces positive thoughts. It creates empowerment zones within the mindset. On the other hand, if your thoughts are always negative, it consumes, making you “sick.” Hence you will transfer this sickness into other places, i.e., the home, workplace, etc.

Daily Practices to Enhance Spiritual Wellness

There are a number of practical things that you can do to generate and maintain spiritual wellness. These are only a few spiritual wellness tips:

  • Prayer is vital. It is an awesome way to start and end your day.
  • Mediate on good things.
  • Reflect on what you do well.
  • Create your space for positive feedback. This place must support warm thoughts or tasks of energy levels. For instance, pray, meditate, write or journal about something that makes you happy in that space.
  • Make a personal phone call to thank someone who has or have had a positive effect on your life.
  • Intentionally, make your “News for the Day.” Draw a picture or make a personal card with encouraging words and MAIL it to a friend. This can help foster the spiritual health or well-being of someone else. Going beyond self.
  • Be intentional about the type of literature you read. Is the literature self-help and informative for your mind, body and soul?
  • Be intentional about the type of TV shows you watch. Is the program degrading of e.g. other human beings?
  • Identify music resources and types that enhances your spiritual wellness. Engage for positive results.

Overcoming Barriers to Spiritual Wellness

There are a number of barriers that people face when striving to achieve spiritual wellness. Barriers include busyness, stress, distractions, and fatigue. Yet, you can overcome and draw from personal experiences to lessen and defeat obstacles. For example, for every three hours of busyness, build in ten minutes of downtime or “me time.” That is, for an eight-hour busy day, reward yourself thirty minutes of “me time”. During that time, place yourself in a position of calmness. Allow God to speak to your mindset, deceasing your pressure, and emotionally loving yourself. You are wonderfully created by Him.

Community and Spiritual Wellness

  • Explore community support groups or places in fostering spiritual wellness.
  • Evaluate and monitor how you spend your time.
  • Identify resources that can positively enhance your mindset. Draw upon those groups and mentors.
  • Ask yourself, “What is the potential benefit of this program, mentor, or group. How can my volunteering support the group’s mission and vision? Will highlighting my spiritual journey support others?”

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CAN YOU FIX THIS?

Can you fix this?

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Can You Fix This?

How many times that a child has asked you to fix a broken toy? It is more likely that you can recall the situation rather than the count. All of us have situation(s) that you desire to be fixed. Can you fix it? At least once a month, my husband gets that small request from me. “Can you fix this?”

Honestly, I do make an attempt before asking, but in the end, usually, I find it easier to give objects to him. Consequently, it works in both of our favor. True, I still need his assistance, and he can appreciate me for asking (ha-ha).

Trust Factor

It is notable that based on our past, I ask him to do this again and again. The thought is that you did it before, so I believe you can do it again. Never mind that the problem might be more complex. The belief is that he has the necessary tools to get the job done. If not, he can acquire them. That is the trust factor. I trust him to do his very best for me. Thankfully, it continues to be a reciprocal trust that has lasted over decades.

Why Does this Work?

There are two simple, but important reasons that this continues to work for us. First, I recognize where we are in our season. We are in our advance years. Physically, our bodies have changed. Which means, that patience is key to resolution. For example, his hands are akin to Uncle Ritis (arthritis). The project may take longer, but there is a favorable outcome. So, be patient.

Second, my response matters. How I show my appreciation determines if he will continue to lend a helping hand. A kind, thankful word and my body language speak throughout the process. From the beginning, I express that I have a need and my sensitivity to our season is clear. I am willing to listen to his response(s) to my request. Even if the resolution may not be as I want, it is abundantly clear that I have faith in his capacity to try.

A Glimpse in Handling Broken Things

While this is a simple scenario, it is what we must do as a believer. Our faith in God comes from our experiences with Him. Whatever the situation, faith and hope are working together in our favor for the best resolution. As people, we are limited but not God. It is foolish to view God’s resolutions by our human limitations. Thus, it is wise to speak to ourselves about how to handle broken things:

  • God is boundless, unlimited. Psalm 147:5 – “Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit.”
  • I am unique. Psalm 139:14 – “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
  • My dependence is on God. Romans 12:2 – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” 
  • My gratitude is my response. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 – “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

Psychosocial risk factors is a global challenge. Too many people are suffering silence. It is ok to seek help from certified counsels. This is not failing; rather, it is about wellness as a whole person. Proactively identifying and addressing conditions, such in the workplace, that may contribute to stress, means we are creating opportunities to reduce risk and provide additional support (According to Keren Wasserman, a Senior Manager of Workforce Mental Health). Therefore, if organizations are willing to research and dig deeper, so should ministry leaders. Recognizing this need is paramount.

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How Are You Doing?

How are you doing?

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Therapists for the Soul

These special physicians are geared for active listening. God has given this gift to some of the most compassionate among us. Comparatively, some of the most impaired people are those who are in leading others. They carry the concerns about themselves and others. So, too often, their plate is so full that they forget to do the basics and take of themselves.

Additionally, it is easy to fall into a pattern and find yourself just getting through the day. This is when that trained specialist can help in unloading the burdens.

First of all, as people, we are complex. We have many dimensions and each part has specific functions. When an area is not functioning as it should, it affects other areas. Overtime, the whole “house” could become weakened and tumble, if we do not fix it. So, let’s fix it before that happens.

Unload the Baggage

Second, let it be your will to unload the baggage. This will benefit those around you, also! What a plus it is to have a professional to engage your thoughts; above all, it is to have that objective listening ear. They are wired with this gift of listening without passing judgment. However, as the professional, they are to give you truth. Not what you want to hear, but what you need to hear. This is so that you can “repair the house.” Furthermore, no person is designed to walk this journey alone, especially when you do not have to. They will guide through the necessary steps.

The Toughest People

Life is tough. It has its joys and pitfalls. The toughest people are really those who seek help, not avoid it. Then you can celebrate the joys while moving through the journey of wellness. The goal is not to give up, rather given in to supportive professionals. So, how are you doing?

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Jesus Christ and Healing: A Personal Journey

Revisiting my journey today: Reflecting and Grateful June 22, 2026 – Over Twenty-five years ago – My Good Friday

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“Though I am Jewish, I believe in Jesus Christ and His healing.” Those were the words spoken to me on that particular Good Friday by the attending Radiologist/MRI Technician.  I wish I could tell you that I remember his name – I do not.  I can say that he was young and medium-built.   The circumstances under which that young man spoke these words were over 25 years ago.  Since that time, Good Friday has meant a time of personal thanksgiving.  What exactly took place, you may wonder?

Breast Tumors

Two weeks prior to that moment, the doctor had informed me about a tumor in my breast.  This is a scary time, especially since I had gone through breast surgery only a few years before.  You really do not know all the facts until after follow-up labs and/or surgery.  So, during those two weeks, I was filled with thoughts about non-invasive, invasive, and metastatic breast cancers.  I read and reread materials, preparing myself for the upcoming surgery.  My first breast surgery was complicated by infection and recovery took longer.  Privately, I reached out to a couple of friends in prayer.

I made all the necessary preparations at the hospital as required. Surgery was scheduled for a Monday (the Monday after Easter Sunday).  That Friday, I was there to finalize paperwork. While in the office, I was informed that they could take the final X-Ray/MRI prior to surgery in the doctor’s office. 

Fridays was day-off for the regular radiologist (a female); therefore, it would be a different radiologist (male) today.  I really did not like the fact that I was to see a male radiologist. Still, I ignored my personal wishes and decided to be cooperative.

You are a Stranger to Me – Healing is Here

When I entered the room, the male radiologist followed behind.  We exchanged the usual “Hello, how are you?”  Before stepping out of the room so I could prepare for the MRI, he asked me, “Do you believe in the healing of Jesus Christ?”  I said, “Yes, I believe in Jesus.” He asked again, “Do you believe in the healing of Jesus Christ?”  This time I paid more attention to his words because of the way he said it.  “Yes, I do,” I replied.  He answered back with, “Just remember, the type of surgery – it is only skin.” 

I thought, He is a man; he would say that.

He left the room and returned a short time later.  I must be honest that this young man made me feel uneasy, because he was not saying anything as he went about the testing process.  It seemed like an eternity, although it was not, before he said, “All done.”

The Waiting

When I came out of the room, he said to me, “Sit here, please.”  At this point, I thought, he is new; after lab work and MRI, I am suppose to “check-out” not “check-in.”  Still, being cooperative, I sat in the chair.  In about twenty minutes, the doctor and that radiologist appeared together.  They walked over to a section of the outer room area; it was obvious they were peering over some film(s).  I am thinking, “How much longer do I need to wait for the doctor?”  Finally, he walked over to my chair and asked me to accompany him to that same area.

Physician Confirms Healing

The physician from began his conversation while displaying one film and then another film.  “This is your X-ray imaging three weeks ago.  This is your X-ray/MRI today.”  When he realized that I was not understanding, he pointed to a much rounder shape in the first X-ray imaging of the tissue.  Clearly, in this film we see the tumor in this area. In this film today, there is a cloudy appearance.  “The tumor seems to have dissolved.  You do not need the surgery.”  At this point, he stated that sometimes things like this happen, and it was good that we took the X-ray/MRI in the office today instead of Monday… etc.  However, all I cared about was that I had a tumor and now you do not see it! 

Thank You – Not for Me – But for Your Healer

I remember walking back to that seat and thanking Jesus under my breath.  I sat quietly when that young man came out of another room and approached me.  He said, “I know you were afraid and wondered why I asked you if you believed in the healing of Jesus Christ.  I do not ask all patients this question.  God must tell me.  There is a difference in believing in his healing.  I am Jewish and I believe in Jesus and his healing.  And by the way, the reason that I was not talking to you while I was administering the test, it was because I was led to pray; I was praying for you.”

I was so flabbergasted!  I opened my mouth to say, “Thank you,” when he interrupted and said, “No, just keep thanking the healer.”

Compassion and Resurrection

What compassion this stranger had! Passion Week is a time of reflection of all the events leading up to Easter Sunday – Resurrection Day. I am thankful for Jesus and His works; but it was on a Good Friday that Jesus healed me.  I leaped joyously out of that doctor’s office!  For those who were in prayer for me, I happily shared this personal experience.  Indeed, I had no idea of what was about to happen on that day.  This is the first time I have ever shared my story in such a format as this.  I do it now in this moment. Perhaps, there is a need to witness openly to you or someone that you know. Maybe, there is a need for such a personal encounter that is beyond what you see, think or believe. I know that was what I received.

Healing Unseen Scars

The fact is that I now have a much smaller scar as a physical reminder of a deeper, spiritual healing. I am so grateful for Jesus Christ and my healing. “Though I am Jewish, he said, I believe in Jesus Christ and His Healing.” For healing that is more than physical, we suggest also reading blogs for the mind, body and spirit. Feel free to browse:

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