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An Experience in Spiritual Wellness
Wellness…
…beyond
the physical
…more than
psychological
health…
Discover a
greater
sense of
meaning
and
purpose
in your life!
Spiritual Wellness:
The meaning and
purpose of human
existence
Definition:
• Spiritual Wellness is
engaging in the
process of being able
to transcend oneself
in order to question
the meaning and
purpose in his/her
life and the lives of
others.
Find Purpose
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Make it about you
What is your definition of
Spiritual Wellness?
Now it’s your turn: Take a moment to write
down your definition.
Our personal spirituality is as
distinctive as our fingerprint
seeking
energy questioning
purpose
engage
goals
Spirituality Checklist
Evaluate your own spiritual wellness with this brief quiz
• Do I make time for relaxation in my day?
• Do I make time for quiet reflection or clearing of one’s mind?
(Examples could include: meditation, journaling, and/or prayer)
• Do my values guide my decisions and actions?
• Am I accepting of the views of others?
Current Joys
Laughter
What gives you joy?
Life
Love
Sunny Day
New
Friends
Good health
Do you feel fulfilled?
What is giving you
meaning in life?
Current Disappointments
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Disappointment is one of our more
powerful emotions and one of the
most difficult to deal with.
It is a feeling we experience when
something or someone fails to live
up to our expectation.
It has nothing to do with whether
you are in a good or bad situation,
but rather with how we respond to
them.
•
What does disappointment mean to
you?
•
Identify some current
disappointments
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Are you able to identify anything you
can change?
Can disappointment bring purpose
and meaning in your life
Spirituality & Work
• What gives you
meaning at work?
• Are you seeking ways
for improvement?
• Do you help others
find meaning in their
work?
Invest in yourself
Invest in Your Skills
Invest in your
opportunities
Spirituality & Relationships
• Relationships include: self,
family, friends, loved ones,
Consider how you relate
to the world around you.
• Aspects of Relationships
that effect spirituality
• Love
Hurt
• Trust
Mistrust
• Communication
Let us be grateful to people who make
us happy, they are the charming
gardeners who make our souls
blossom. ~Marcel ProustProust
• Reflect: your closest
relationship(s) – how do
you effect your
spirituality in your
relationship?
What do you see?
• Do you see any patterns or themes in your life?
• Can you see what makes you unique?
• What does your spirituality say about you?
Make an Impression Cards
Start one…pass it on
Spiritual Wellness
The road of life twists and turns and no two
directions are ever the same, yet our lessons come
from the journey and not the destination.
Prepared for you by Campus Recreation Wellness
Department, in conjunction with
Employee Assistance Program and
The Chancellor’s Committee on Wellness
For more on Wellness at UNL, visit:
http://wellness.unl.edu
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