{"id":6717,"date":"2021-11-03T15:28:36","date_gmt":"2021-11-03T15:28:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/?p=6717"},"modified":"2021-11-03T15:36:13","modified_gmt":"2021-11-03T15:36:13","slug":"lets-get-spiritually-well","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/blog\/lets-get-spiritually-well\/","title":{"rendered":"Let&#8217;s Get Spiritually Well"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Spiritual Wellness is More Than What You Think &#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/11\/Stock_SW-82-scaled.jpg&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Title and Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A few things may come to mind when thinking of spiritual wellness, such as religion, astrology, yoga, and meditation. However, one thing that ties all these together is a set of personal values that helps provide you with a sense of purpose and connect with your inner self.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Spiritual Wellness is a vital component of your overall wellbeing that is often overlooked and disregarded simply because of the stigma surrounding all things spiritual. For example, it&#8217;s a common misconception that Spiritual wellness must do only with religion, but that is not the case. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here at WSU, spiritual wellness refers to a set of personal established guiding beliefs, principles, and values that give your life meaning and provide you with a sense of purpose. These beliefs can come from anywhere and be about anything. What is important is that you have them. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">So,\u00a0I ask:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;How do you connect with your inner self?&#8221; <\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you&#8217;re struggling to answer this question and feel stuck in life, you aren&#8217;t alone. Here are a few ways to get in touch with your inner self.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221; Give Back &#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Give Back&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>As the saying goes, &#8220;it feels better to give than to receive.&#8221; Giving back to others can give us a sense of fulfillment and happiness.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb admin_label=&#8221;WC Blurb&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Donate to the Warrior Cupboard<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Did you know that there is a food shelf right on campus available to all WSU students? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wellness\/warrior-cupboard.asp\">The Warrior Cupboard<\/a> is on the first floor of the Integrated Wellness Center in room 130. So, as winter break approaches, it might be a good time to go through your own cupboard and donate some of the foods and snacks you haven&#8217;t gotten around to eating.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb admin_label=&#8221;Vol Blurb&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volunteer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t have money or things to donate, give back your time instead. Places such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofwinona.com\/259\/Volunteer-Opportunities\">The Winona Friendship Center<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellwinona.org\/directory\/categories\/volunteer-opportunities\">Live Well Winona<\/a> are great places to find fantastic volunteer opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Connect your Mind, Body and Soul  &#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Yoga&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Understandably volunteering can be a co<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">nsiderable time commitment, and it may not be for every college student simply because it&#8217;s an additional activity to juggle along with an already packed schedule. Fortunately, Yoga is a beautiful alternative that you can do from home for as little or as long as you like.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">According to Mayo Clinic, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.com\/health\/yoga\/CM00004\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">yoga<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">not only help<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">s you stay fit and healthy through physical discipline, but it also helps mitigate stress. Practicing yoga helps to establish a strong connection between the mind and body through e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">xercise. It also enables you to meditate and reflect through controlled breathing exercises. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/11\/Relax.gif&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Relax&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Yoga&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">During your exercise, take time to reflect on who you are and who you want to be. Consider what is important to you and how you want to get there. How can you support these goals and values? Breath, relax and find yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Journaling  &#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Journaling &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Something I like to do to get in touch with my inner self is journaling. Rather than bottling up your emotions, journaling is a beautiful way to make them accessible without fear of judgment. 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