Wholeness - Wellness

Wellness is . . . an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a more successful existence. — National Wellness Institute

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., wrote:
The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral, begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy. Instead of diminishing evil, it multiplies it. Through violence you may murder the liar, but you cannot murder the lie, nor establish the truth. Through violence you murder the hater, but you do not murder hate.... Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars.
Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.


What are our best ideas? What inspires us? What are our mental models? What patterns, concepts, forms, and frameworks support well-being for everyone? What mental models focus on building the good, rather than fighting the bad? What increases the light?
Current theory and research suggests that intellectual, emotional and social processes and personal growth are inextricably linked. This means that health and wellness are connected to learning.
If one imagines each aspect as a spoke on a wheel, Wellness helps a person extend the physical, social, occupational, and intellectual aspects out as far as they can be developed and practiced. Therefore, a wellness mindset seeks to grow in each dimension, not just one, so that the wheel rolls smoothly."
- National Wellness Conference

Spiritual
Individual level: Purpose, values, intuition, virtues, spirit, inspiration, love, honor, service, wisdom, truthfulness, faith, caring, courage, kindness, trustworthiness
Community level: Spiritual gatherings, meditation, houses of worship, religious organizations, inspiration

Intellectual
Individual level: Mind, thinking, memory, analysis and synthesis, imagination, intelligence, learning, knowing, reading, writing, communication, education
Community level: Educational institutions, libraries, bookstores, places to have conversations, media (newspapers, television, films, etc.)

Emotional
Individual level: Feelings, serenity, joy, happiness, love, concern, security, safety, fear, anger, anxiety, pain, grief, sadness, stress, balance
Community level: friends and family, neighborhoods, a culture of care and respect, nurturing and welcoming places to gather, therapists and support groups

Physical
Individual level: Body care, hygiene, nutrition, exercise, weight, sex, vision, hearing, coordination, strength, endurance, gracefulness, speed
Community level: Health care resources (practitioners and facilities), recreation programs, walking and biking trails, a healthy environment, sources of healthy food and water

Social
Individual level: Relationships, family, friends, loved ones
Community level: Neighborhood, the social order, governance, community, civic activity, organizations, clubs, places to gather, activities

Cultural
Individual level: Arts, media, communication, mores, traditions, “roots,” diversity, race, tribe, region, nationality, language, religion, gender, age
Community level: Arts and cultural organizations, historical societies, community arts, cultural gatherings and events, foods, clothing, housing styles

Occupational
Individual level: Career, work, job, employment, vocation, training, homemaking, parenting, interests, talents, abilities, credentials
Community level: Worksites, career centers and counselors, job training programs, learn & serve programs, volunteer programs, educational institutions

Material and Financial
Individual level: Food, clothing, housing, transportation, resource management skills, income
Community level: Financial institutions and businesses, consumer education (purchasing, selling, banking, credit, retirement), income support programs, public assistance (heat, food, clothing, etc.), home ownership programs, shelters, transportation systems

Environmental
Individual level: surroundings, comfort, sound, odors, lighting, aesthetics
Community level: Air, water, soil, climate, conservation, weather, flora and fauna


We hope the following information helps to heal your mind, body and souls=Well Being.

So let's all try this out! For the sake of self preservation... Make some solitude time, bring out the inner child and get creative and colourful by implementing your own Slice of Life Chart it does not have to replicate the one above, this is a guideline.

The information above has been recycled and provided by the following
National Wellness Institute
www.kitchentable.consulting.net
Yorktown Schools.
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