Reflection On Health And Wellness

I truthfully believe that my health and wellness has been divided by rules I apply to myself and those which apply to others. My definitions have drastically changed over time, and I am continually seeking to correct previously errant thoughts. Our provided text describes health as a static point in time, including the “complete physical, mental, and social well-being”, per World Health Organization description.1 In contrast, wellness is dynamic, described as health along the spectrum of life, encompassing decisions and actions which may enhance or negate one’s status as a “healthy individual”. All of this has never once approached my mind as either important or necessary towards my personal description of health and wellness. I am currently much more aware of what makes and comprises a healthy

Personally, I now judge an individual’s health based upon not their looks, but lifestyle. In this respect, I understand the idea of wellness better. If wellness is defined as the dynamic choices we make upon this mortal coil in regards to health, than I feel it is much easier to equate this to a process of following Christ. I’ll never be a perfect man. I’ll never be the perfect specimen of health. However, if I continue to work on being a better human being, avoiding sins and transgressions, I can perhaps be a better Christian and person. Likewise, on the pursuit of better health, if an individual begins eating better, exercising correctly, monitoring heart health, maintain good mental/social standings, while avoiding over indulgence in poor habits like smoking and the like, they can pursue a much better state of wellness. In my current mindset, thanks to further schooling and support from my wife, it is much easier to look at health and wellness along the spectrum instead of simply in a