Picture a wheel, a simple wheel with six spokes.
The names of the spokes are:
SPIRITUAL LIFE
RELATIONSHIPS
ATTITUDE
REST
INTAKE
ACTIVITY
What they represent are:
SPIRITUAL LIFE -- knowing God, saved by grace for good work, true to being created in His image
RELATIONSHIPS -- forgiving, compassionate, loving my neighbor as myself, at peace with others
ATTITUDE -- optimistic and able to cope when “life happens,” a positive outlook on life
REST -- sufficient sleep and relaxation, renewing my mind and my body as needed
INTAKE -- consuming just what my body needs for adequate nutrition; clean environment
ACTIVITY -- exercise, developing bone, muscle, endurance, and balance
If your spokes are in balance, the wheel of your life rolls along smoothly.
If one or more spokes of your wheel are short or missing, you will have a bumpy ride!
True wellness is more than just health; it is having a healthy, compassionate heart and mind in a healthy body.
I can imagine situations in which a person may be physically limited and still fit my definition of wellness.
There may be other significant spokes. If you have identified them, please let me know.
© 2006 W Myron Remington
