Reflections

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  1. J
    Judith A
    6 minutes ago

    Feeling connected in body, mind and soul, moving and feeling my body, being surrounded by nature and beauty, spiritual practice and community.

  2. Barb C
    Barb C
    19 minutes ago

    A while back in one of my journal entries I listed “How I took care of X” as a summary of my day. This question reminded me of that entry. Topics I listed on a Sunday about 4 weeks ago:
    Brain
    Spirit
    Body
    Household
    Garden
    Future Barb
    I didn’t have my sweetheart on the list that day; he benefited from the Household items I listed. If I add Relationship, Friends, and Community to this list it’s a pretty complete set of the elements of well-being in my life.
    Family

  3. Elizabeth H67151
    Elizabeth H
    1 hour ago

    Time for exercise, access to healthy food, clean water, and clean air, time for relationships and community, time for meditation and spiritual reading.

    I also love this poem which sums it up so well (I first saw it in a book about Mother Teresa, but when I look it up online it isn’t necessarily attributed to her. Maybe the poem was on the wall in one of her communities)

    Take time to think
    Take time to pray
    Take time to laugh

    It is the source of power
    It is the greatest power on earth
    It is the music of the soul

    Take time to play
    Take time to love and be loved
    Take time to give

    It is the secret of perpetual youth
    It is God’s given privilege
    It is too short a day to be selfish

    Take time to read
    Take time to be friendly
    Take time to work

    It is the fountain of wisdom
    It is the road to happiness
    It is the price of success

  4. Mary
    Mary
    2 hours ago

    Core elements of well-being in my life. I have a home, clean water, and fresh food to eat. I grew up in a family with love. I have friends and loved ones and four cats to love on. I have this website to keep me grounded and to remind me to live in the present. I have art to allow me to be expressive and to satisfy my need to create something beautiful. I live in a neighborhood with lots of trees plants and greenery and have a yard where I can plant my own. I can look up at the sky each day and see endless beauty.

    I guess I have gone beyond the “core” elements and responded with elements of well being in my life. Wishing everyone a gentle Monday with elements of joy. My intention for today is to notice and be grateful for the beauty that I have in my life. ☀️

  5. Richard51934
    Richard
    2 hours ago

    I try to balance my response to other people’s needs with my own needs. Love God and love your neighbors as your love yourself.

  6. L
    Loc Tran
    2 hours ago

    Autonomy, satisfaction, and protection are the core elements of my life. I’m comfortable within my own skin and am proud of the man I’ve grown into. I don’t chase glory or compete with others, because achievement can lead to wanting more and more which can easily lead to the greed path. It’s easier to have autonomy with a low profile, because I can design my life to my likings.
    My dominant personality stems from the basic desires for autonomy and protection. Control, protection, and autonomy look similar but have different motivations. Dominance to control is insecure and greedy. I just hate being told what to do and how to live my life, so I’ll go great lengths to protect myself from being steered by others in an undesirable direction despite goodwill and having my vulnerabilities exposed in the open.

    1. Mary
      Mary
      2 hours ago

      Me too. I don’t like to be told what to do. 😑😇

  7. Yram
    Yram
    3 hours ago

    My faith and value system.
    My grateful practices and coming to this site daily.
    My communities.

    1. Mary
      Mary
      2 hours ago

      Sending love to you Yram. ♥️

  8. Patti
    sunnypatti
    4 hours ago

    Meditation. Spiritual guidance via teachers, books, or just looking within. Learning to peel back the layers to reveal the light that lies beneath, each time feeling that light grow brighter, and letting it shine not just for myself, but for others as well so that they may see their own light a little easier.
    My yoga practice, connection with others whether in person or places like this beautiful space, (mostly) healthy foods, water, rest, and love.

    1. Mary
      Mary
      2 hours ago

      (Mostly healthy foods)
      Moderation in all things. ☺️

      The light you are finding within yourself is beautiful.
      I think I will start thinking in terms of my own light. Thank you, SunnyPatti. ☀️

      1. Patti
        sunnypatti
        27 minutes ago

        You have a bright light, Mary… let it shine!

        And I originally typed in “healthy foods” earlier but then thought about the wings I ate while watching football yesterday and the slice of pumpkin roll for dessert last night… haha! Yum!!

  9. EJP
    EJP
    4 hours ago

    Faith, good physical and mental health, as well as an amazing support system are the core elements of well-being in life.

  10. Ngoc Nguyen
    Ngoc Nguyen
    4 hours ago

    Supportive people, eating my favorite foods, time for singing, playing musical instruments, and enjoying my cute succulent plants.

    1. Mary
      Mary
      2 hours ago

      Plants can be so life giving!.

    2. L
      Loc Tran
      3 hours ago

      My Ngoc, I love eating my favorite foods too, especially when we dine out together. That’s when we can have our quality time between the two of us.

  11. Antoinette88615
    Antoinette
    5 hours ago

    You will never guess what it is right now – right now I’m blessed with core peace. Core peace has always been my sankalpa – deep calling . And now it’s fully blossoming and I’m by no means saying that I’m perfect! Im saying that there is a sort of harvest of happiness of harmony of pure freedom. All I can say is thank you so much universe. I love you so much! Thank you for teaching me how to truly surrender and become free from the false delusions/ghost that is disappearing completely.
    Well-being is coexistence in Nirvana -heaven .

    1. Mary
      Mary
      2 hours ago

      You are inspiring, Antoinette.

      1. Antoinette88615
        Antoinette
        2 hours ago

        Thank you Mary! We do this together! Letting go we go to Truth together!

  12. Kelli Smith
    Kelli Lynn
    5 hours ago

    Physical: eating well, sleeping well, control pain, maintain strength and endurance to keep doing the things I like to do including my job.

    Mental: finding what clears my head so I can think, be present, have capacity to think and problem solved.
    Spirit: Be grateful, be still, listen and pray.

    1. Yram
      Yram
      3 hours ago

      Your list is in line with mine and well said.

  13. Michele
    Michele
    5 hours ago

    Spiritual, mental, physical – which constantly are WIP. {and always humor}
    Happy Monday everyone 🙂

  14. Ose
    Ose
    7 hours ago

    Apart from basic needs here like a roof over the head, heating, clothing, food and fresh water, the kind and loving connection and shared time with dear friends, loved ones and all people i may encounter as well as serving others physically, emotionally and spiritually if able and if possible. i feel well when all living beings around feel well also, doing my best to serve others and nature as good as possible. I know that for me, a core element for well being is meditation and spiritual unfolding, so i will do my best also to come back to this in the sense of “first things first” – increasing meditation, accompanying kindred hearts, reading related texts as well as sharing here in this sacred space when reading and replying to the Word for the day. Ah, and of course, singing and music in gerneral is also a core element for (my) well being. Thank you.

    1. Mary
      Mary
      2 hours ago

      …meditation and spiritual unfolding….” Yes, yes and yes.

    2. Antoinette88615
      Antoinette
      5 hours ago

      Lovely Ose ! Happy Monday to you . So happy you are here. 💓

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