Soul

Taking care of your soul through stress reduction, faith, and devotion brings inner peace and promotes healing.

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. Maya Angelou

A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination. Nelson Mandela

Peace begins with a smile. Mother Teresa

Keep your face always toward the sunshine and shadows will fall behind you. Walt Whitman

The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be. Ralph Waldo Emerson

Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. C. S. Lewis

How to Heal Your Soul

Get plenty of sleep. On average, adults need 7 or more hours of sleep per night. Sleep deprivation affects your physical health and your mental well-being.
Do things you enjoy. Read, sing, play music, dance, knit, garden, hike...the possibilities are endless.
Go outside to observe the beauty that surrounds us. A walk in nature or just sitting quietly outdoors can boost your mood.
Be kind to others. You never know what they've gone through and that smile, or act of kindness, might be exactly what they need.
Spend time with those you care about. You never know just how much someone means to you until they're gone.
Volunteer in a school, senior center, food pantry, or anywhere that could use extra help.
Don't be excessively critical of mistakes by yourself or others. We're all human and are certainly not perfect.
Develop confidence in yourself. If necessary, "fake it 'till you make it".

Allow yourself to grieve. Whatever your loss, the pain is real. Join a support group, such as Grief Share.
Forgive the people who have hurt you. Holding on to the pain allows them to continue to hurt you.
Don't be afraid to seek professional help, especially if you have thoughts of hurting yourself. Calling or texting 988 will link you to the Lifeline where you can receive confidential support.
Seek information about the universe. Ask yourself "how and why are we here?" Divine Creation by a higher power is the only explanation; otherwise, where did the particles come from to explain the "Big Bang Theory"?
Develop a personal relationship with God. Read the Bible, go to church, meditate, pray, seek spiritual guidance from a pastor or priest, and spend time with other believers.
Generosity can be very therapeutic. "It is more blessed to give than to receive," Acts 20:35.

If there is anything that links the human to the divine, it is the courage to stand by a principle when everybody else rejects it. Abraham Lincoln

Don't be afraid to stand up for what is ethically and morally right. Listen to your conscience when making decisions and stand up for those who are unable to protect or defend themselves.
Don't pollute your body, mind, or soul by conforming to the pressures of society. Avoid reading and viewing material that you wouldn't want to explain to your grandmother.
Surround yourself with supportive friends and family. Remain strong and steadfast in your journey through life's ups and downs.