What is Wellness?
So many of us use this word, but do we really know what it means? The dictionary states that wellness is the state of being in good health especially as an actively pursued goal. This is true but wellness truly is so much more.
Wellness is balance. It is balance between mind, body and heart. When all three of these are balanced well taken care of and nourished one has achieved overall wellness.Therefore, working out regularly but not eating properly is not wellness. Eating all the right things but not working out being active and moving your body is not wellness. Eating well working out and sleeping well are the key factors for wellness of the body and mind, but what about the heart. These will definitely help one to reach a level of wellness, but if the heart is heavy, hurting and holding on to hurtful and traumatizing events one can never truly be well. Every success will feel empty and purposeless when the heart is not well. Furthermore, it may be hard to take care of all the important aspects of wellness if the heart is sick.
It is important to nourish what makes your heart happy just as you nourish your mind and body with all the things that make it happy. Make it a priority to heal past hurt, forgive yourself and others, and find someone to discuss your true feelings. When one speaks out loud it makes a miraculous difference because feedback , connection and reflection are necessary for growth and healing.
Being balanced doesn't mean everything is perfect it means you can accept and be content with the idea that everything is perfect just as it is. It is the idea that whatever needs to be done in this life should not require stress, worry or anguish. It is the realization the good times are here and now so you must show up as the best version of yourself to truly enjoy them. And that my friend can be accomplished with ultimate wellness.