Spiritual Wellbeing | |||
Spiritual Wellbeing involves seeking purpose and meaning in one’s life, which ultimately encourages wellness. It encourages self-examination of our set of beliefs, principles, and values that help give direction to our lives. This can encompass activities like meditating, praying, or spending time in nature. Explore resources below for the following topics:
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My WellPath Journal | |||
My WellPath Spiritual Wellbeing Journal
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Exploring What Spirituality Means to You | |||
What Does Spirituality Mean to You? (Mind Fuel Daily) Living a Purposeful Life: Identify Your Values & Contemplation (Center for Spirituality & Healing, University of MN) There are Many Paths Up The (Spiritual) Mountain (Mind Fuel Daily) How Spirituality Boosts Wellness (Mind Fuel Daily) Becoming Spiritually Healthy (Conscious Living TV) Five Simple Practices for Spiritual Wellness (Mind Fuel Daily) DailyOM Spirituality Inspirations & Courses
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Mindfulness & Meditation | |||
Mindfulness Toolkit (LifeWorks EAP) Mindful Break Video Series (LifeWorks EAP) Mindfulness Webinar Recordings (Center for Spirituality & Healing, University of MN)
The book MBSR is based on by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Mindsets for Mindfulness: Awakening From Crisis to Higher Consciousness PDF (MindThatEGO) Why Isn't Mindfulness Working for Me? (Center for Spirituality & Healing, University of MN) Mindful Meditation Webinar Recording (LifeWorks EAP) Other Sources for Guided Meditations (curated by the Center for Spirituality & Healing, University of MN) Resources for New Meditators (Tara Brach, psychologist and Buddhist teacher) A Guide to Meditating for People Who Hate Meditating (Forge) Vets in Mind App: Mindfulness Category (more details below under Vets in Mind) DailyOM Meditation and Relaxation Inspirations & Courses
The Practice of Prayer (Center for Spirituality & Healing, University of MN) |
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Physical Movement & Spirituality | |||
The Spiritual Side of Yoga (Himalayan Yoga Institute) Understanding the True Purpose of Yoga (Spirituality & Health Magazine) 6 Free Online Yoga Resources to Help You Improve Your Yoga Practice Vets in Mind App: Yoga Category (more details below under Vets in Mind) How Tai Chi Contributes to Your Spiritual Growth (Art of Tai Chi) Tai Chi as a Spiritual Practice (Hal Mosher, Tai Chi Instructor) Qigong Overview (Center for Spirituality & Healing, University of MN) Mindful Walking (DailyOM) |
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Connecting with Nature | |||
Nature, Spirituality and Healing: How Nature Benefits Your Wellbeing (Center for Spirituality & Healing, University of MN) Forest Bathing: A Japanese Mindfulness Practice (Spirituality & Health Magazine) The Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors (LifeWorks EAP) DailyOM Nature Inspirations & Courses
The Center for Spirituality in Nature Resources (articles, videos, etc. - some free, some have fees) Why Gardening is Good for the Spirit (Conscious Living TV, a PBS broadcast) Playing Outside Supports Children's Spirituality (Conscious Living TV, from Spirituality & Health Magazine) | 
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Compassion & Gratitude | |||
The Power of Compassion (DailyOM Guest Pamela Bloom) Free course: The Superpower of Self-Compassion (MindThatEGO) Lead With Your Heart: Creating a Life of Love, Compassion, and Purpose (DailyOM Guest Regina Cates) How Practicing Gratitude Can Help You Heal, University of Minnesota, 2021 Gratitude Journal (LifeWorks EAP) 3 Essential Practices for Gratitude (Deepak Chopra for Spirituality & Health Magazine) |
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Creativity & Spirituality | |||
The Artist's Way: Creativity As a Spiritual Practice PDF , author: Julia Cameron Seeking Wisdom: A Spiritual Path to Creative Connection.zip audio book, author: Julia Cameron (zip file download with one audio file per chapter) A Guide to Journaling for Spiritual Growth & Self-Development (MindThatEGO) 15 Journaling Prompts to Explore Your Spiritual Side DailyOM Art and Writing Inspirations & Courses
5 Healing Benefits of Listening to Music (Chopra) Sound and Spirit: Music as a Path to Awakening (Carrie Grossman, Insight Timer) |
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Resources in the Vets in Mind App | |||
Download the Vets in Mind App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. From the Home screen go to "Browse news, resources and stories" section and look for the following categories:
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