Women Dreaming For Wellness

Wellness is an issue that I’d like to explore here for the next few posts, as it is a topic that has many facets.  I believe wellness means much more than being free from disease.  Dictionary.com defines it as “1. the quality or state of being healthy in body and mind, esp. as the result of deliberate effort”, and  ”2. an approach to healthcare that emphasizes preventing illness and prolonging life, as opposed to emphasizing treating diseases. ”

I like the 2nd definition better than the first, as it takes into account prevention.  However, it doesn’t go far enough!  Wikipedia says this:  “Wellness is generally used to mean a healthy balance of the mind-body and spirit that results in an overall feeling of well-being.”    Now, bringing in the element of the mind, body, and spirit as a part of wellness is the one that I would agree with.  It is more holistic – encompassing the whole person rather than isolating just one or more aspects of who we are.

We are, after all, more than just our physical bodies.  We are emotional, intellectual, and spiritual beings.  We are energy!   This means we are wonderfully powerful and complex, with almost unlimited potential to be who we desire to be.  

So, over the course of the next few days, let’s take each aspect – body, mind, and spirit – and explore what wellness means to each.  As new readers find this blog, I welcome any genuine comments and contributions to this discussion.

Thanks!

Arlene

www.DreamYourselfSuccessful.com