Atharv’s Chronicle 14-07-2024 “Embrace Holistic Living”

Welcome to this edition of my newsletter!

I Strongly believe that In order to lead a holistic life, It’s very important to savour all aspects of life regardless of our position, status, time, power, financial status etc.

As in, one should have hobbies/ go to patterns established for themselves in order to touch below aspects of life

• Physical – One should have at least one hobby or activity to stay physically active, it could be anything – Jog, Walk, Gym, Yoga, Swim, Football, Badminton etc, it should be something Engaging in such activities helps release dopamine, which is vital for keeping the body moving and maintaining a healthy mind. “Sound Body, Sound Mind!” – People get happier when they push themselves.

• Mental – Its very crucial to have at least one hobby/activity to keep ourselves sane. It can be through Meditation, Mindfulness, Non Doing, Bhajans etc or any activity that helps you get into the zone and develop mental sharpness. Whether it’s playing the piano, engaging in sports, or meditating, find what works for you and nurture your mental health.

• Emotional – To lead a balanced life, one should master emotions as well, we should know when to act how and what is right at the moment. we can improve this ability when we deal with different set of emotions, in turn that can be done by interacting and spending quality time with people, putting ourself into different identities – son, daughter, father, mother, friend, lover etc and truly expressing our feelings. when we master the ability to perceive, control and manage our emotions effectively, we have aced the life.

• Intellectual – Intellectual quotient is about Involving our ability to think and understand ideas and information. developing this ability helps in using information and logic in life to answer questions, to make predictions or to deal with different situations of life. we can develop this by reading good books, having insightful conversations, by dressing properly, learning a new language, solving a puzzle etc.

• Spiritual – It tells about person’s spiritual acumen, Spiritual intelligence is the central and most fundamental of all the intelligence, because it becomes the source of guidance for the others. Spiritual quotient allows humans to be creative, to seek answers to many questions in life and we should know only Humans are gifted with Spiritual quotient, we can develop this by connecting with your faith community, by increasing the mindfulness, volunteering, meditating, practising gratitude etc.

In conclusion, achieving a holistic life requires attention to our physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual well-being. By nurturing each of these aspects, we can lead a more balanced and fulfilling life. Remember, life is a journey of continuous growth, and embracing all these dimensions will help you navigate it with grace and joy.

Thank you for reading this edition of my newsletter. Until next time, stay balanced and stay blessed!