Just as we exercise to condition our bodies, a healthy spirit is nurtured by purposeful practice. What is Spiritual Wellness? At Whispers we define Spiritual Wellness as possessing a set of guiding beliefs, principles, or values that help gives direction to one’s life. Previously I wrote a post titled “is…
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Wellness is a Lifestyle not a Destination: Whispers Origins
Seventeen months into my personal wellness journey, a lightbulb hit just this week. Each week I write posts centered on one element of the 7 dimensions of health model, but I’ve never wrote a post explaining each one. So, I pushed aside the original post for this week, and re-ceneterd…
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7 types of Rest for Restoration
So believe it or not this is me resting…. A stack of books in a quiet nook of my favorite bookstore. The tactile feel of actual pages, highlighting meaningful passages and stilling my mind for a few moments of pondering as an ideal beautifully written by the author raptures my…
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Am I My Sisters Keeper? #womenshistorymonthreflections
As I traverse the state of Ohio, no matter the race, culture, region or background I often hear the same line “these days I’m just trying to get by“. Our dialogue flows indifferent to the cause; maternal health, heart disease, poor nutrition or mental health. Often I hear these similarities…
7 Ways to Celebrate Kwanzaa! In Gratitude of the Past and Hope for the Future. ❤️🖤💚
My family and I have celebrated Kwanzaa for several years. It started as a way to create a tradition that honors our past and organically stimulates more family time. Since then some years our celebrations have been “fancy”, some “basic” but all build just a bit more on this tradition.
Dear Self: Work just as hard on you’re own goals
“Nothing works until you do” Dr. Maya Angelou 7 in 10 people were likely to set goals in 2023. However, according to the University of Scranton, 92 percent of people set goals and are not likely to achieve them. According to Forbes the top goals set are: As you assess…
Why I 💛 the YMCA
“YMCA is committed to strengthening community, improving the health and well-being of people of all ages and inspiring action in and across communities.” Consistent service and inclusive environment This year I had the unique privilege of exercising at 7 different YMCAs. Some just once, some many times, but ALL 😶🌫️…
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Certified Health Coach: Aligning my Professional and Personal Journeys
The Cornell Nutrition model has changed the health trajectory of my entire family; starting with me.
Mindfulness, Productivity and Ecotherapy?
To change the outside the inside must be addressed first. In healthcare, burn out is very real. There are 3 connected concepts I’ve learned over the course of business life. 1. My spirit plays a role in business resilience. 2. Mindfulness builds My spirit. 3. My productivity improves when I’m…
“Gratitude lifts your cheeks and lowers your temperature”
So I’ve been writing about wellness for 19 weeks straight; feeling like I’ve hit a milestone. I’m most fascinated by the measured improved health benefits that have come along with a 7-dimension wellness focus. After a routine doctors visit last week in which we discussed the results of my latest…