Amplify Wellness Rooted in Medieval Monasticism

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Refresh without Indulging: Personal Wellness

 
 

Reflection on the Monk Mindset & Quote

I’ve had periods of my life in which I acted like what I did with my body – whether partying too hard or staying up way too late – had no bearing on my spiritual health. 

But that’s a lie. 

What we do with our body affects our spiritual well being. 

Conversely, spiritual health can also impact the body. 

Many of the monks and nuns I’ve come to know over the years look decades younger than they actually are. The ordered lifestyle and consistent spiritual practices are healthy for the body as well. 

Thomas Aquinas’ statement that “grace builds on nature” illustrates this point.

If we’re taking care of ourselves on the “natural” level – eating properly, not abusing our bodies in unhealthy ways, sleeping, exercising – there’s a stronger foundation for grace to amplify who we become. 

Taking proper care of yourself is like adding all the right ingredients to a recipe and then putting it in the oven – the properly assembled dish will be transformed through the baking process.

 

Put It Into Practice This Week

What’s one wellness area in your life that you know deep in your heart is off-kilter?

Right now, write one thing you can do or stop doing this week to refresh without indulging.

 

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