When combined as defined in the dictionary the word Spiritual Health means relating to the spirit or sacred matters when in sound physical or mental condition.

I believe that human spirituality is the soul or light that lives in each one of us. It lies deep in the recesses of one's being and is the source of true love, peace, joy, and happiness. The spirituality in each one of us is the inner radiance of self-effulgent light that exist as love and offers the inner calm that humankind call peace. In finding our spirituality we must first believe that it exists and that means to believe in ourselves. Spirituality is the source of self-confidence, without which nothing is accomplished.

The path to Spiritual Health begins after finding our soul or light and exercising it so that it becomes strong and glows brightly. When most people see or hear the word exercise they immediately associate it with the physical body and think of running or weightlifting. These exercises are all good for the body and helps in building our confidence and improving our physical health. However, in order to exercise our inner being to achieve spiritual health we must do other exercises such as meditation, fasting, developing healthy relationships, getting in touch with nature, and reading to name a few. With these exercises the soul or light becomes strong, and healthy thus, the realization of the true meaning of love, peace, joy, and happiness are achieved.

Contributor: Andrew Baksh