Physical and Spiritual Fitness

phys·i·cal

• of or relating to the body as opposed to the mind.
• of or relating to the things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.

spir·it·u·al

• of, relating to, or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.
• of or relating to religion or religious belief.

One day as I was running, I thought of the concept of physical and spiritual fitness – and I like it!  It is such a holistic view of our selves.  I think there are 2 main categories that we fall into in regards to our well-being, our physical health and our mental health.  Often times though, we only focus on one or the other, or neither. 

It is so easy to neglect ourselves.  It’s hard to carve out the time to flex our physical and spiritual muscles. 

How can we become fit?  The first step is just to recognize what our body and our mind needs.  Then we must make a conscious decision to actively pursue what we’ve recognized that we need.  Lastly, forming healthy habits in both realms is what takes this from a thought to a lifestyle.

Here’s a couple of lists to get you started. J

Physical Fitness

• Gym
• Walk
• Run
• Hike
• Workout DVDs
• Play a sport
• Anything to get your heart pumping and your body moving

Spiritual Fitness

• Time for yourself
• Time for the ones you love
• Time to do the activities you love
• Relaxation
• Prayer
• Religion
• Meditation

What do YOU do to stay fit?  Let me know!

XOXO,

Megan