The connection of spiritual wellness to mental and physical wellness in my life has been an ongoing development. This connection has grown, developed and waned throughout my life depending on where my focus lies at that period of time. When I was young, Sunday school was very important to me and I placed a high priority on it. I wanted very much to be the little girl in the picture praying with her hat and gloves and pretty little dress. I would sing my little heart out during the song and worship time. The mental and physical wellness was also fine, as a child, because I was a healthy youngster and very active. During high school, I found some aspects of my life challenging and started having trouble coping with all that was going on around me. I sought God, I sought nature and I also ate a lot. These were my coping mechanisms. Physically, I was still healthy although I could go two or three days without sleep if I was bothered by something. My life has gone through times of physical wellness/illness, mental wellness/illness and spiritual wellness/illness in varying degrees. I believe what we are learning on earth is how to have a healthy balance in all these areas of our lives and to find the ability to enjoy the gift of life and to help others as much as possible.
Isn't it funny how we often run to food for comfort. I truly believe that it was designed by God to be enjoyable, but most likely not meant to provide comfort. It's almost as if we are all trying to fill a huge hole within us...but that never works and none of us seem to know exactly what should have been there in the first place.
ReplyDeleteYour blog has reminded me that we all have that little girl or boy inside of us. While we may be adults, there is still our inner child longing to be loved and accepted. Thanks for sharing!
Blessings-
Mary Kate