Many people are under the impression that the focus of
spirituality is only on the mind and the soul, and the physical body is
neglected. But that’s not true. Our physical body is essential to our life and
the art of living. It is our vehicle and our home. An appropriate balance
of diet, sleep, relaxation and exercise is
important for the body. However, when we enter the world of spirituality, the
main emphasis is on the mind and the soul. This does not mean that we do not
value or take care of our body. Without a healthy body, we would not be able to
express ourselves mentally or spiritually. Spiritual progress, which
includes the listening/studying and imbibing of spiritual knowledge, the
practice of meditation, the inculcation of divine virtues and the spiritual
service of others through different means is much easier and better with a
healthy body.
Unfortunately,
though, we have lost the art or wisdom of balance and for very long we have
placed too much emphasis on our physical form, the body; and less emphasis on
our spiritual form, the soul, as a result, reducing our spiritual awareness.
One of the aims of spirituality is to restore this balance between mind and
body so that we can experience well-being and happiness at every level. So
while our body and our physical energy are essential, the focus of spirituality
is on the mind and the soul, to help regain the balance.
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